In Heerlen, the transformation of St. Francis of Assisi Church into 'Holy Water' by MVRDV focuses on reinventing the space as a community swimming pool. This innovative project retains the church's historic architecture while introducing modern amenities like an adjustable pool floor suitable for diverse users. The design integrates original church elements like pews for seating and reimagines spaces for cultural programs. Winy Maas questions the traditional role of churches by highlighting their potential for social functions, making this repurposing significant for community engagement.
A public swimming pool is ideally suited for this.
You can create a beautiful visual effect, allowing the church to return to its original form and appear even larger and more impressive.
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