EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS $10M-$15M

Sj Higgins Pty Ltd

Project: St George’s Church Redevelopment / St Michael’s Grammar School Performing Arts Centre, St Kilda

Website: www.sjhiggins.com.au

Designer: Kneeler Design Architects

Photographer: Scott Burrows Photography — Scott Burrows

SJ Higgins delivered the redevelopment of St George’s Uniting Church, a heritage brick Presbyterian Church of 1877-1880 by the esteemed architect Albert Purchas, including a Lewis & Co organ of 1881. The project repurposed the building for St Michael’s Grammar School to provide dedicated facilities for music, drama and performing arts, and general use. It included a complete reworking of the interior to include a centre stage surrounded by seating to the north and south, a backstage extension to the east, and a tiered seating mezzanine to the west. Beneath the tiered mezzanine, a box office/welcome foyer and plant/storage area was also created. Along with the adjusted internal layout, we delivered significant upgrades to services and acoustic treatment to enhance the atmospheric quality of performances.

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