Wesley Church Refit Wins Architectural Award

Heritage architect, Paul Cummack, and architectural practice, architecture +, collaborated on the project that saw the church building undergo a major upgrade and seismic strengthening. The Wesley Church in Te Aro is regarded as one of Wellington’s finest 19th century timber churches and the building has provided a spiritual home to the Pacific Island Methodist community for many years.

The significant upgrade retained the architectural integrity of the original building, cleverly concealing many new and reinstated architectural features and elements. A refurbished lobby on the northern façade provides a light and airy indoor space. Weatherboards and timber trim have been repurposed and reinstated in the renovation that included reroofing and repainting. The outcome is a fit-for-purpose church and community facility, ideally suited to the congregations and community it serves.