Church Hall Refurbishment Project
Church Hall Refurbishment Project
Objectives and Philosophy of the Project & Description of the Work
The client wished to re-purpose an existing structure with heritage significance into a number of consultation rooms while retaining particular character aspects. The project consisted of design and construction of six upper-level consultation rooms for midwifery services and redesign of bathroom and kitchen facilities. This included design and installation of a reception area while using traditional style materials retaining character while blending some modern elements.
Chronological Summary of Critical steps in the Project
• Removal of all asbestos.
• Replacement of 1960’s louvres with custom made cedar framed windows.
• Traditional repairs to round window architraves, made by hand.
• Glass upper office enclosures to retain visual aspects of existing archways to main hall.
• Replacement of termite eaten floor and wall sections.
• Replacement of 1960’s louvres with custom made cedar framed windows.
• Traditional repairs to round window architraves, made by hand.
• Glass upper office enclosures to retain visual aspects of existing archways to main hall.
• Replacement of termite eaten floor and wall sections.
Major Problems Encountered and How they were Overcome
• Major structural damage to existing perimeter stumps and beams on ground level and replaced on a solid sandstone foundation.
• Major structural damage to lower ground and kitchen area due to termites. All elements where replaced.
• Original lead-light window in poor condition stabilised in position and reinstated.
• Major structural damage to lower ground and kitchen area due to termites. All elements where replaced.
• Original lead-light window in poor condition stabilised in position and reinstated.
End Result
Our project was an effective re-purposing of a deteriorating church hall built in the late 1800’s. While it is not registered as a heritage place, it has played an important role in the history of Ipswich and in particular The Parish of Blair, particularly well known as Blair Sunday School. Our client’s vision was to retain as much of the original character while providing a comfortable space for expecting mothers, all of who are a part of our community. During and on completion of the work carried out has generated a great deal of interest and positive feedback from all whom knew its previous condition. We believe that our project has provided an opportunity, not only for the owners to enjoy the restoration/ re-purposing, but for many others in the community well into the future.
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