2024 Auckland Architecture Awards Winner
Cathedral Nave | Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland (1995)
Professor Richard Toy’s 1995 contemporary addition to the Holy Trinity Cathedral transformed the original Chancel into an inward and outward-focused cathedral, responding to the changing aspirations of the church. An iconic Auckland building, it embraces and welcomes the city. The addition can be seen as a porch or entry to the original Chancel. With its expansive timber ceiling, it also speaks to the marae. Large expanses of stained glass flood the volume with light. Glass doors along each side give the roof the appearance of floating unsupported. Professor Toy’s vision for the nave was to facilitate “the potential for human place and connectedness and for fundamental social and psychological satisfaction”. The nave has been undoubtedly successful in its use as a multi-purpose venue for the community, as well as for worship.
