Supreme Commercial Project of the Year 2020
Looking to the future, the new Chapel and extended Performing Arts Centre form a strong heart for St Bede’s College. The new Chapel replaced a temporary facility which had been used as a place of worship since the 2011 earthquakes. Considerable effort was made to seamlessly incorporate the College’s salvaged fittings such as stained-glass windows, the organ, stations of the cross, pews, altar, statues, bell and wood carvings. The interior has been designed to enhance the acoustics of the choral and instrumental music associated with the celebration of mass.
The seismic strengthening of the Performing Arts Centre successfully returned it to its original functionality and the extensions included a kitchen, large foyer and outdoor deck. What makes these two projects so special is the high level of teamwork. Congratulations to St Bede’s College and the entire project team including The Building Intelligence Group, Naylor Love, Wilkie + Bruce, Lewis Bradford, Rawlinsons and Tonkin + Taylor.
This outstanding award sets the benchmark for commercial construction and recognises the team collaboration and innovation that brings projects like this to life.
