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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste / Church of St. John the Baptist in Molenbeek, Brussels. By architect Joseph Diongre, 1930.

 

The construction of the church took only 15 months. This was made possible by the use of reinforced concrete for the structure of the building - a choice dictated by economic concerns. The facade and the 56 m tower are partially covered with white Brauvilliers stone. Inside, parabolic arches bring lightness and space to the nave.

This Art Deco church received protected status in 1984.

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Uploaded on June 1, 2021
Taken on May 28, 2021