Holy Spirit Seminary, Banyo
HBJ Architects were selected by the Seminary for the Master Planning and Concept Design of
PROJECTS
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Our company is privileged to have provided Architectural Services for Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Sunnybank on three separate occasions. The original timber Church, designed by Cullen and Egan in 1938 was replaced by a brick Church designed by Frank L Cullen & Partners in 1963. Our company was honoured to have been selected once again by the Church as the Architects for the major renovation which was completed in 2017.
Strong growth in the Sunnybank Catholic Community instigated the new project. The congregation had outgrown the brick church. The brief was prepared in consultation with the Parish Community with long history surrounding the Existing Church and Church site. There was a strong push to refurbish the existing building rather than build new because of the long history. The building was bought back to “Bare Bones” exposing only the steel portal frames and the front and rear brick walls.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Our company is privileged to have provided Architectural Services for Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Sunnybank on three separate occasions. The original timber Church, designed by Cullen and Egan in 1938 was replaced by a brick Church designed by Frank L Cullen & Partners in 1963. Our company was honoured to have been selected once again by the Church as the Architects for the major renovation which was completed in 2017.
Strong growth in the Sunnybank Catholic Community instigated the new project. The congregation had outgrown the brick church. The brief was prepared in consultation with the Parish Community with long history surrounding the Existing Church and Church site. There was a strong push to refurbish the existing building rather than build new because of the long history. The building was bought back to “Bare Bones” exposing only the steel portal frames and the front and rear brick walls.
DESIGN FEATURES
Legibility of Form
Traditional with a modern palette
Spaces That Nurture
Public and private spaces to support spiritual bond
Connectivity and Socialisation
Designed to enhance community involvement and interaction
Sense of Place
Homelike places of familiar vernacular to live and belong
The completed building easily seats up to 600 people, increasing the seating capacity by 200. The introduction of two side transepts angled in an ‘arrow’ configuration provides comfortable sight lines to the Celebrant to encourage interaction and visibility among parishioners but also minimizes “overlooking” fellow parishioners.
The new Church features simple and durable materials, a restrained colour palette and elements of the 1963 Church Building; exposed structure, sandstone sanctuary wall, refurbished sandstone baptismal font, restored stained glass windows and original timber pews. The completed projects features exposed masonry walls, glass, stone tile flooring and a simple, elegant use of timber. The interior is classic and noble, simplistic but not understated.
PROJECT TEAM
Structural Electrical & Mechanical Engineers: Cardno
Civil & Hydraulic Consultants: BG Group
Landscape Architect: View Landscape Architecture
Building Contractor: Herron Coorey Building Contractors
Project Photographer: Scott Burrows Photographer
DESIGN FEATURES
Legibility of Form
Traditional with a modern palette
Spaces That Nurture
Public and private spaces to support spiritual bond
Connectivity and Socialisation
Designed to enhance community involvement and interaction
Sense of Place
Homelike places of familiar vernacular to live and belong
The completed building easily seats up to 600 people, increasing the seating capacity by 200. The introduction of two side transepts angled in an ‘arrow’ configuration provides comfortable sight lines to the Celebrant to encourage interaction and visibility among parishioners but also minimizes “overlooking” fellow parishioners.
The new Church features simple and durable materials, a restrained colour palette and elements of the 1963 Church Building; exposed structure, sandstone sanctuary wall, refurbished sandstone baptismal font, restored stained glass windows and original timber pews. The completed projects features exposed masonry walls, glass, stone tile flooring and a simple, elegant use of timber. The interior is classic and noble, simplistic but not understated.
PROJECT TEAM
Structural Electrical & Mechanical Engineers: Cardno
Civil & Hydraulic Consultants: BG Group
Landscape Architect: View Landscape Architecture
Building Contractor: Herron Coorey Building Contractors
Project Photographer: Scott Burrows Photographer
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VIEW MORE CIVIC & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Holy Spirit Seminary, Banyo
HBJ Architects were selected by the Seminary for the Master Planning and Concept Design of
St Clare’s Kindergarten, OSHC & Community Facility
“Our new facility at Yarrabilba supports our belief that environments are integral to positive learning
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Strong growth in the Sunnybank Catholic Community instigated the new project. The congregation had outgrown