Bussum (NH): O.L. Vrouwekerk (J.Th.J. Cuypers &
P. Cuypers jr., 1921)

Three generations of the Cuypers
family built churches in Bussum. But while P.J.H. Cuypers' St.
Vitus was closed and is being rebuilt into apartments, this design
by his son and his grandson now is Bussum principal catholic
church. It's better known as Koepelkerk ('dome-church') for obvious
reasons.
Although there are similarities to the dome-churches in Dongen
and Beverwijk, this one is the most Expressionistic in style.
This raises the idea that Jos Cuypers made a general design,
leaving the details to his son to fill in.
The church has mostly a square ground-plan. Windows are remarkably
small, as the central space is illuminated by the windows of
the dome. Of special interest is the choir which, although quite
small, is probably the richest decorated part of the exterior. |