Hyne used for the Lord’s house
Hatton Vale Cathedral is the headquarters of the Southern District of The Apostolic Church of Queensland.
The church has occupied the site for more than 120 years. The existing brick cathedral, dedicated in 1950, originally accommodated approximately 900 people.
The recently completed extension now provides an additional 1105 seats for the congregation. Additional parental rooms, toilet and baby change facilities, porte cochere, a bandstand and large Vestry were also provided.
The patina copper clad walls of the two congregation spaces are supported by seventy-four, 6.5m long, 165x85 select grade Forest Red 21C curved Hynebeams, each at a 9 metre radius.
The vertical ribbing framework, which is exposed in the lower sections of the church as exposed battens sheeted with 58x19 select forest red Hynefloor as support for the copper cladding. The visual richness of the forest red timbers, in conjunction with the exposed nature of the structure, adds considerably to the enrichment of the large concourse spaces.
Mark Kaddatz, of Kaddatz Architects comments, “As the architect, all Hyne Timber products used, provided the required results within cost allowances.
Compared to steel, the laminated timber ribs achieved savings in erection, and in attachment of additional timber framing”.
The opportunity to address the entire site planning was also incorporated into the design brief and has resulted in resolved circulation patterns and greater potential for the enjoyment of the entire precinct.
Mark adds, “Delivery was timely in each case and Hyne Timber were able to address all design and pre-finishing requirements of the builder at competitive cost and with minimal fuss”.
The massive spaces on each side of the original building afford views, through new openings in the original sidewalls to the physical centre of the extension. The functions of the entire extended building are linked by the circular concourse, which provides weatherproof access throughout the Cathedral and adjacent hall and essentially redefines the entire site arrival and circulation paths.
5-Aug-2005