Martinuskerk

Martinuskerk is a church located in Rijswijk, Netherlands. The Martinuskerk was built in the 1960s as part of a new suburban development in Rijswijk.

The church was designed by architect Jan Duiker, who was known for his modernist style. The church was dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, a patron saint of the Netherlands.

• Modernist-style church: The Martinuskerk is a modernist-style church with a distinctive design.
• A single-story building: It has a large, single-story building with a flat roof and a long, narrow shape.
• The exterior walls are made of brick and glass, with large windows that allow natural light to enter the interior.

The entrance is marked by a striking tower-like structure that rises from the center of the building.

Interior

The interior of the church features a simple yet elegant design, with a focus on minimalism and functionality.

1. The main space is divided into two areas: the nave and the apse.
2. The nave is a long, rectangular space with a high ceiling and large windows.
3. The apse is a smaller, circular space that contains the altar.

The church also features a unique feature - a large, glass-covered courtyard that connects the building to the surrounding landscape. This courtyard provides a peaceful oasis for visitors and locals alike.

History

Martinuskerk was one of the first churches in the Netherlands to be designed specifically for a new urban neighborhood, rather than being built on an existing site.

• A Dutch Reformed rural church: De Martinuskerk is a Dutch Reformed rural church located in Rijswijk in the Gelderland province.
• Gelders-Nederrijns Gothic-style: It is a Gelders-Nederrijns Gothic-style church consisting of a tower, a central nave with two side aisles and a choir.
• The owner is the Foundation Old Gelderse Churches.

A graveyard surrounds the church, featuring over three hundred graves.