ST JAMES’ CHURCH

St James’ Church, designed by Francis Greenway and consecrated in 1824, is the oldest church in continuous use in the City of Sydney. Built with convict labour, it was the tallest building in Sydney until the construction of the Town Hall tower in 1875. The spire was used as a navigation mark for shipping in Sydney harbour.

TOWER AND SPIRE

From 2008-2010, an extensive conservation program was undertaken including repairs to the spire framing, repairs to the tower, re-cladding of the spire in copper and conservation of the cross and orb at its apex.

Letizia Coppo (as senior associate at Design 5-Architects) was project director, responsible for the design, documentation and contract management of the project, which won the NSW Australian Institute of Architects Greenway Award and National Trust Heritage Award in 2011.

ROOF AND STONEWORK

From 2011-2012, an extensive stage 2 conservation program was undertaken including replacement of the slate, copper and lead roofs and repairs to the decorative sandstone porticos and walls.

Letizia Coppo (as senior associate at Design 5 Architects) was project leader, responsible for the design, documentation and contract management of the project, which won a National Trust of Australia (NSW) Highly Commended Award in 2013.