St Paul's ANglican church
CHRISTCHURCH
As part of the earthquake restoration of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Custom Carpets NZ was engaged to supply a woven Axminster carpet that would respect the building’s heritage while supporting its renewed use as an active place of worship.
Design intent
An 80/20 Axminster construction was selected for its longevity, acoustic benefits, and traditional character. The carpet design applies a contemporary pattern language through a classic woven format, allowing it to complement the church’s architecture without competing with its historic fabric.The resulting design applies a contemporary pattern language through a traditional Axminster construction, allowing the carpet to sit quietly within the architecture while enhancing warmth, acoustics, and comfort. The project demonstrates how traditional woven carpet can be used as a sensitive, long-lasting solution in heritage settings, supporting restoration outcomes without compromising original character.-
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Construction: Woven Axminster
Fibre blend: 80% New Zealand wool / 20% nylon
outcome
The finished carpet enhances warmth, comfort, and acoustic performance while sitting quietly within the restored interior. The project demonstrates how traditional woven carpet can be used to preserve the integrity of heritage spaces while introducing a refined, contemporary layer appropriate for long-term use.