First Church of Christ, Perth: Roof, Elevation and Window Remediation on a Heritage-Listed Building

Client

Palassis Architects

Location

264 St Georges Terrace

Project Value

$186,000

Completed

December 2023

The situation

The First Church of Christ on St Georges Terrace is a heritage-listed building in the Perth CBD. Protek was engaged by Palassis Architects to carry out roof, elevation, and window remediation works, restoring the building’s envelope while respecting its historical, architectural, and cultural significance.

Works included demolition, external remediation, masonry repair, mortar repairs, stonework repair, pacifying rust in structural steel, timber works, roofing and roof drainage, glazing, doors, and painting. Every intervention had to meet heritage conservation guidelines.

The challenge

Heritage buildings don’t forgive shortcuts. Every repair had to be carried out in a way that preserved the character and fabric of a listed structure, the right materials, the right methods, the right level of care.

The work also required strict dust control throughout. Frequent vacuuming kept the work area clean and minimised dust spread in and around an active CBD location. Painting defects identified at practical completion were remediated the following day, no delays, no argument.

Our Process

01

Secure

Dust control measures implemented throughout, frequent vacuuming and containment to minimise spread in and around the live CBD building and surroundings. No safety incidents recorded.

02

Deliver

All works planned and sequenced to comply with heritage conservation guidelines. Materials and methods selected to be appropriate for a listed structure, no substitutions that would compromise the building’s character.

03

Work

Full remediation – masonry and mortar repairs, stonework, rust treatment in structural steel, timber works, roofing and drainage, glazing, doors, and painting. Every trade executed to a heritage-appropriate standard.

04

Clean

Strict dust control and daily clean-up throughout. CBD location required particular care to keep the surrounding area tidy and safe at all times.

05

Handover

Delivered on time. Painting defects identified at PC were remediated the following day. Project handed over in full compliance with heritage requirements.

The result

On time

8-week program delivered on schedule. Defects identified at PC remediated the following day with no fuss.

Zero safety incidents

Dust control maintained throughout. No incidents on a sensitive City Business District heritage site.

Heritage compliant

All works carried out in accordance with conservation guidelines. The building’s historical significance preserved.

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