Au Revoir

Au Revoir

The neo-Gothic Posthoorn church was built in 1860 in line with a design by P.J.H. Cuypers. It is a richly embellished building, featuring many detailed effects. The building was rescued from demolition in 1989 and on the initiative of the Posthoorn Church foundation was renovated by Van Stigt architects. Since that time it has housed several businesses. The altar section functions as a hall for concerts and other activities. There are five alcoves on the altar showing damaged frescoes. The Foundation wanted an artwork that would draw the attention away from these frescoes. Five monumental doors were therefore designed to screen the frescoes. The outside of the doors is painted ultramarine blue; the interior is red velvet. The colours are inspired by the leaded glass windows above. The doors can be closed or left slightly ajar. Small openings have been made at random places in the doors, allowing visitors to gain a view of the frescoes whenever they wish.