2023 Canterbury Architecture Awards Winner
Holy Trinity Church, Avonside
The rebuild of this church is a testament to the artful balance between preserving history and creating a modern space that meets the community’s needs. The project reuses existing timber beams that incorporate the original architect's artwork, while creating additional volume and more intimate spaces that encourage reflection and contemplation. The addition of a new café space that engages with the church's interior creates a welcome opportunity for community connection, while respecting the neighbouring cemetery. The resulting space honours the past, embraces the future and demonstrates a thoughtful approach to architectural design – it considers both historical significance and contemporary needs.
- Practice
- Tennent Brown Architects
- Category
- Public Architecture
- Location
- Canterbury
