Ithaca Presbyterian Church

The design was commissioned to leading architectural firm Wilson Architects, who were renowned members of Brisbane's Presbyterian community.

It is built in an early gothic style, which is characterized by its pointed archways, flying buttresses and a single turreted bell tower.

Upon entry to the main vestibule, rows of simple timber pews create two aisles that culminate in an apsidal end, which houses the pulpit, organ and vestries.

[1] Potential influences for this design of the interior were likely to be buildings such as the St. Andrews Presbyterian church, Brisbane built in on the corner of Ann and Creek Streets in 1905 which also employed a similar arts and crafts aesthetic through use of timber vaulting and handicraft details.

The rendering was carried out using traditional materials and techniques in order to restore the building to its original appearance and also preserve the structural integrity against further weather damage.