The Wesley Methodist Church, founded in 1907, has grown over the years into a large complex from a small chapel. Our design for the refurbishment of the sanctuary clarifies the old and new by introducing a clear aesthetics for the old and the new.
We drew inspiration from the biblical reference of salt and light. The old church is enhanced with deep tones and natural materials with rich patina with its cruciform from plan clearly preserved. The new part is rendered as light planes with diffused lighting to accentuate the geometric planes.
We reinstated the altar to entrance axis by creating a brand new entrance to the atrium. A hospitality lounge that opens into the atrium is added together with a new gallery to record the heritage of the church.