04/05/2026
Please vote for us!
Introducing our Domus Dei Church Revamp Project in Randburg that is now entered into the "PIA Voices and Visions" competition!
This project is entered into the "Social Impact Projects" category with the hopes of receiving your vote to win. Please follow this link to cast your vote: https://pia09.survey.fm/voices-awards-voting
Read below for more context:
The Domus Dei Church accommodates a wide range of activities, serving various groups for services, concerts, training sessions, examinations, and festivals. Over time, however, the buildings became outdated and could no longer effectively support this growing diversity of uses. Guided by a strong, unified vision from the congregation, a renewal project was initiated.
The main façade was sensitively modernised, with existing stained-glass windows replaced by energy-efficient safety glazing. Along with other carefully considered interventions, this provided a refreshed public presence while respectfully maintaining the building’s overall character.
The low roof over the stoep was replaced with a more generous exposed timber beam structure, enhancing both spatial quality and architectural expression. The kiosk and kitchen were refurbished, and their connection to the stoep improved to encourage interaction, reinvigorating the social life of the congregation.
Toilet facilities were upgraded to accommodate larger groups, and accessibility improved through the introduction of a wheelchair-accessible toilet and ramps. Folding-sliding doors were introduced to the hall alcoves, allowing flexible subdivision for Sunday school and other uses.
The architectural intervention strengthens the church’s role as a vital social anchor within the community, providing a resilient and inspiring framework for future growth.
Architecture that changes lives!
Link to vote: https://pia09.survey.fm/voices-awards-voting
