2024 Wellington Architecture Awards Winner
St Hilda’s Church Renovation
The façade treatment and extension address overdue earthquake remediation. Marked by the integration of beautiful curving new structural LVL portal frames, the extension successfully identifies as a modern addition. The inspired folded and faceted aluminium screening serves on multiple levels: to shield from the busy street and bring dynamism, warmth and filtered light to the interior. The abstracted geometric patterning has been inspired by the local Taputeranga environment, referencing the coastline, island, sea, sky and stars. The project brings a modern identity to the church, its community and visibility within the wider community.
- Practice
- First Light Studio Ltd
- Category
- Small Project Architecture
- Location
- Wellington
