DESIGN / BRIEF

A former church has been restored to its former glory and upgraded for use as a weekend get-away in the rural town of Eddington, near Bendigo.

The proposed new fit-out aims to highlight the beauty of the lofty, ecclesiastical interior, where the use of arches and curves pay homage to the existing forms and theme. The existing nave was retained and enhanced for use as an open space living area. The rear apse has been divided into two levels, each containing a bedroom and bathroom within the former lofty attic space.

Simple, robust materials such as natural timber, stone and fine render finishes were chosen to complement the existing building and for their timeless elegance.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The former church has been double-glazed and insulated throughout where possible and large tanks were included for rainwater harvesting. A large effluent disposal field was also installed as an environmentally friendly waste water treatment system.

PHOTGRAPHY

SG2 design

OUTCOME

“As a builder working on such a historic project the level of regulatory compliance is great. I have found Sebastian to be responsive and professional. His ability to pre-empt potential difficulties was both invaluable and cost saving.”

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