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Restoration of a historic English country-style brick church, preserving its charm while enhancing structural integrity and accessibility for the Hexton community.

Our restoration of this quaint English country-style brick church has retained the charm and intimacy of the original structure.

This quaint English country-style brick church was damaged and weakened in a 2007 earthquake and was subsequently strengthened and restored.

New buttresses, sub-floor ties, a diaphragm ceiling, steel ridge-tie and access provisions for people with disabilities have all been discreetly provided, ensure that the community has a future-proofed church.

The charm and intimacy of the original structure has been retained, with the interior timbers having been re-polished and re-lit and original features preserved.

The church is now equipped with an arsenal of new defences and is well placed to serve the Hexton community well into the future.

3090h 17m

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“For more than 15 years, the architect has made a contribution that goes well beyond a typical design engagement. Heritage preservation, the drafting of funding submissions and physical contributions to the internal preservation work were all part of a role that has resulted in an enhanced building preserved for future generations. This discreet structural upgrade retains the integrity of the original building. Carbon-fibre, inserted behind exceptional whakairo (carved wooden panels) helps bring the church up to code.”

NZIA Gisborne Hawkes Bay Architecture Award (2016) - Toku Toru Tapu

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