Tuesday
May172011
Join the congregation
Tue, 17 May 2011
A couple of weeks ago I was stalking a church conversion in Adelaide. Modern behind a traditional bluestone facade. A little too modern for some. Want to join this congregation instead? Such a pretty little church and definitely loads of space for preaching to the converted. Just outside Adelaide this time in Houghton. A divine transformation? Link here while it lasts.
Reader Comments (42)
Extremely beautifully and sensitively done. (Except for the country style kitchen cupboards which seem totally out of character)
its a nice picture, i like it very much. beautiful wall photos some one can like it.
The architecture, the fountain, the landscaping- all breathtaking! BUT...
I would've saved as much of the original interior structure, design and furnishings (chandeliers, fixtures, hardware, windows) as possible. I can only imagine how beautiful it was inside. To take away the heart and soul of that old church and leave behind just the outer shell, no matter how beautiful, seems (in this case especially) sacrilege.
Clearly, they didnt care. I'm suprised they didnt just flatten the whole thing and started from scratch.
On second look~ I'm thinking the only thing left of that original old church (if its even old at all) is the exterior front wall, the entrance, the bell tower and the steps. The picture of the back patio, the one with the dining table and the BBQ grill, shows the roof and the backside of the bell tower, it almost looks like they just stuck that church wall to the front of their house. But I'm no expert.
Hmmm....
Wow fantastic and inspirational designs, very beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Wow I love this so much! Its truly beautiful. The interior and exterior architecture whether new or original is amazing. Such a wonderful idea. The only thing that would freak my out if I lived there would be knowing the garden was full of dead people.
just let me move in!
Beautiful! My colors! Rustic feel yet a modern and eclectic touch!
This looks great! Like the dark wood throughout the house.
absolutely gorgeous
it is well done but i think churches converted to homes never quite make the change gracefully. it would have been more interesting if the interior had been more in line with the age and style of the building and grounds.
Wow. I can not believe that someone took a church and did all of that! Wow! Amazing. The kitchen is beautiful. It must be very peaceful to live there.
they are so beautiful!
This is really beautiful. I love the game room area and the wine cellar.
This is a great example of a conversion, as the home doesn't feel too big and cold like some conversions can. I love their kitchen/dining area, especially the comfy armchairs at the ends of the table!
love it
A place of worship should remain a place of worship, I believe this is disrespect for a church. add to it, the interior is awful, no taste whatsoever.