The Church of St. Timothy (Anglican)

The historic church was suffering from many of the problems that such churches face: inadequate facilities, structural deficiencies and a poor connection with its parking. The addition was designed to enhance the existing building while providing updated facilities. The exterior was designed with brick and a fieldstone plinth to match the existing. Historic stained glass windows that were removed as a result of the connections to the existing building were reused in significant spaces. The lower floor of the addition consisted of support spaces for the church, washrooms and a new kitchen, as well as a class/ choir room. With these functions having been relocated from the original basement, the church hall was enlarged and completely refurbished. The main floor of the addition consisted of offices and a lounge/ meeting room. The addition braced one wall of the existing church that had bulged over time. The opposite wall was braced in a concealed manor and the roof structure reinforced to prevent further outward movement. The nave and chancel were refurbished. The historic windows adjacent the addition were sky lighted along the length of the new corridor. Stairs and a path were provided connecting the addition entry to the street and neighbouring parking lot. The late Murray Ross was the architect for the preliminary design. David Paine developed the design and produced the construction documents under the direction of William Menzel. The project was tendered and constructed in 1997.