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Church Transformed into Artisan ‘Holy Water’ Swimming Pool

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Dutch design studio MVRDV is making a splash with Holy Water, a bold plan to convert a century-old church in Heerlen into a public swimming pool—with a twist.

The floor will be adjustable, letting visitors quite literally “walk on water” as a thin reflective layer fills the nave.

The team, working with Zecc Architecten, will gut the disused St. Francis of Assisi Church, reusing pews as seating and bar tables, and turning the pulpit into a lifeguard’s throne.

The movable pool floor allows the space to double as an event venue, blurring the line between sacred and social.

Equal parts reverent and cheeky, Holy Water turns architectural preservation into a creative plunge..

Indoor swimming pool featuring high arched ceilings, stone walls, and several people swimming and relaxing in the water.
Interior of a historic swimming pool with high vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, and large windows. Several people are swimming and relaxing poolside.
Interior view of a brick structure featuring a swimming pool, with patrons sitting along a bar area and walking through a corridor.
A spacious event hall with high arched ceilings, featuring guests dressed in formal attire mingling and enjoying drinks. The space is elegantly decorated with plants and ambient lighting.
An interior view of a large, modern hall with high ceilings, brick arches, and a reflective floor. Several people are engaging in various activities under warm lighting.

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