Church Renewal

Planning a church renovation? Sydney architect Andrew Chung shares lessons from the Cross Life Asquith project on tight budgets, accessibility and stewardship.

Church renewal often sits inside a bigger question about the site. With housing needed across our urban areas, churches are well placed to help — and mixed-use development is more achievable than most congregations assume.

From dark, undersized entries to a welcoming gathering space. How Cross Life Asquith rethought its foyer, and why it matters so much.

Choosing a builder and navigating tendering, with the right project manager on your side. Lessons from the Cross Life Asquith renewal.

A guide for church building committees, from someone who has sat on one and led projects as an architect — what to expect at every stage.

Designing a worship space that works for every seat, every service. A look at key considerations, with Cross Life Asquith as a case study.

Is your church property working as hard as it could for ministry? An architect’s guide to assessing utilisation, feasibility and mission potential.

Cross Life Asquith’s opening is a milestone worth celebrating — and a chance to stress test the building and refine church operations under real use.

Considering a new site for a church plant or office space? I help churches assess feasibility — worship, children’s and office needs — before commitment.

Considering a church renewal project? Key first steps — from brief and mission to stakeholder buy-in — from an architect experienced in guiding congregations start to finish.