The floor can also be raised the whole way, allowing the church to return to its original form.

Why not give these churches a social function again, as they used to have?

A public swimming pool is ideally suited for this.

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Maas adds, Imagine: swimming the backstroke with a view of a church vault and stained-glass windows.

Check out the plans for the impressive swimming pool below.

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten

Holy Water Swimming Pool by MVRDV and Zecc Architecten