CASE STUDY

Drukpa Church Renovation

Client: Drukpa Church
Location: Wanneroo, Western Australia
Project Type: Church Renovation and Upgrade
Project Duration: May – December 2025

GALLERY

Overview

The Drukpa Church renovation was a specialist project aimed at transforming the church into a modern, safe, and accessible space while preserving its spiritual purpose. The renovation addressed several key areas within the church, ensuring it meets contemporary standards while providing a welcoming environment for the community.

Challenges

The renovation had to meet modern building codes while respecting the church’s original structure, which included addressing fire safety requirements and outdated infrastructure. Our team also had to work within a tight timeline to meet a development application deadline, while managing the complexity of long lead-time items for certain installations.

Our Solutions

  • Design and Planning: The design incorporated modern construction techniques to enhance durability and functionality while respecting the church’s spiritual purpose. Key areas like the kitchen, car park, and HVAC system were fully upgraded.
  • Fire and Safety Upgrades: Fire-rated walls and safety features, such as sprinklers and alarms, were implemented to meet compliance standards.
  • Construction and Refurbishment: A complete transformation of the hall, entryway, and toilets was completed, ensuring the church could operate smoothly with modern amenities.

Outcome

  • Completed on Time: The renovation was completed within the required timeline, ensuring the church could continue its operations without delays.
  • Enhanced Functionality and Aesthetics: The church now features modernised facilities, including an upgraded kitchen, improved accessibility, and a new car park, providing a welcoming space for worship and community events.
  • Client Satisfaction: The church leadership expressed high satisfaction with the project, appreciating the balance between maintaining the church’s heritage and meeting modern needs.

Conclusion

This project successfully addressed the challenges of upgrading an old building while ensuring it met modern standards for safety and functionality, creating a space that serves the community’s spiritual and operational needs.

Overview

This wellness clinic is a provider of holistic health services, engaged us to transform a heritage building over 100 years old into a modern wellness clinic. Previously used as a union office, the building faced structural challenges, outdated interiors, and an inefficient layout that required a comprehensive renovation to suit the clinic’s needs.

Challenges

The heritage building was in poor condition, with significant structural issues and outdated interiors that didn’t meet the needs of a modern wellness clinic. The challenge was to transform the space while preserving its historical character, ensuring it was functional, accessible, and welcoming for both patients and staff.

Our Solutions

To meet these challenges, we carried out a full renovation of the building, ensuring that it was transformed into a modern, functional wellness clinic while retaining its original charm.

• Structural Repairs & Heritage Preservation: We carefully repaired and strengthened the building’s structure, ensuring it met modern standards while preserving key heritage details that contributed to its original character.

• Layout Reconfiguration: We reworked the layout to create a clear, easy flow through the space, enhancing patient and staff movement. The design included welcoming reception areas, comfortable waiting rooms, and private consultation rooms, making the clinic both functional and calming.

• Design Elements: The design incorporated warm lighting, natural materials, and soft finishes throughout, creating a serene atmosphere that aligns with the clinic’s focus on wellness.

• Safety, Accessibility & Efficiency: We upgraded access, safety, and compliance to ensure the clinic met all health and safety regulations.

The entire renovation was completed in just 14 weeks, minimising disruption and allowing the clinic to open promptly.

Outcome

The renovation successfully transformed a tired, outdated building into a bright, modern wellness clinic that reflects this wellness clinic’s commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment. The client was thrilled with both the quality and speed of the project, while patients now experience a professional, calming space that promotes comfort and healing. By preserving the building’s heritage character, the project balanced modern functionality with historical significance, showcasing how older buildings can be revitalised with care and purpose.

Conclusion

This wellness clinic renovation is a testament to the team’s ability to blend modern clinical requirements with the charm and history of a heritage building. The project’s success lies in its balance of thoughtful design, structural integrity, and efficient delivery, providing the clinic with a space that reflects its values and meets the needs of its patients and staff.

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