The project involved the refurbishment, alterations, and services upgrade of the existing heritage-listed St. Joseph’s College Chapel, built in 1938. Works included:- * Demolition of the existing Apse Walls; decommissioning and removal of the existing electrical services; removal of all existing lead paint to the walls and decorative ceilings; the erection and dismantling of a large high birdcage scaffold to the main chapel floor, Apse, entry, vestibule and four stairs; and new electrical and fire services.
* Render and white-set plaster to existing walls and columns; new plaster moulds for columns, arches and vaulted ceilings; new marble altar, baptismal font and flooring; new timber flooring and steps to the Apse including a new disabled timber ramp.
* The 21 existing solid timber-framed doors in the chapel were restored to the original finish. The work took eight months to complete and was carried out during the school term, with 1000-plus students and staff in residence. The finished project is an outstanding restoration achievement, finished to the highest standard of workmanship and quality.
Category
Construction (Commercial) » Restoration/Adaptive Re-use of an Historic Building
Price
UP TO $5,000,000
Year
2018
Company
Fugen Constructions Pty Ltd
Project
St Joseph's College Chapel Refurbishment
Suburb
Hunters Hill
Prize
Winner