Location:
Rowe Street, Wexford
Description:
Working with such prominent public buildings as this requires unique skills and a large degree of sensitivity in relation to its original architectural fabric.
Restoration work often times involves a considerable level of research (such as assessment of the chemical reaction between different metals over time when examining the cross at the top of the spire, replication of handmade floor tiles, procuring of new stained glass windows, etc.)
Mahon | Fox Architects has an established history working with a number of protected structures throughout Wexford town including the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Rowe Street. We have been involved with an array of maintenance works including large scale works involving re pointing the stone spire and in more recent years replacing a large granite ridge stone to the main roof. We have also offered our services in a more consultative role, bringing expert advice to best conservation practice for minor repairs and decorative works.
Currently we are working to prepare a long term maintenance strategy for the church which will cover smaller regular tasks such as maintenance to rainwater goods as well as offering a long term plan for larger works that will be required into the future. As part of this we have undertaken detailed measured surveys of the entire building and ‘point in time’ record photographic surveys which will assist in all works going forward.
Role:
Design team lead, Architectural Consultant, Project Management, Conservation Architect
