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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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