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Master stonemasons and building restorers

St Jude's

Church Restoration (Principal Contractor)

In 2008 Reuben Studios undertook a major restoration project of St Jude's Anglican Church. Which included the cleaning, repair and replacement of brick and stonework; repairs to the slate roof; cleaning and repairs of the stained glass windows; repair of the bell tower; and the replacement of the 3 Celtic crosses that were removed over 60 years ago for safety reasons.

St Stephen's

Church Restoration

In 2010 Reuben Studios undertook the first stage of renovations at St Stephen's Anglican Church. Major repairs to plaster work, installation of a new lighting system, restoration of venting, upgrading the kitchen facilities at the back of the church, relocating the font to its original footing, removal of the choir stalls and relocation of the pulpit.

Sculptors, stonecarvers and conservators

St Aloysius

Andrew Patience/ Reuben Studios were commissioned to craft a piece depicting St Aloysius caring for a plague victim for the entrance foyer at St Aloysius' College, Milsons Point NSW.

Portrait Bust's

By Andrew Patience 

Rainman

The Rainman sculpture by Corey Thomas,

Restored by Reuben Studios, 2012

Edwin Knox

Design and installation

A stainless steel silhouette illustrates the fountains original ornamental design and a new drinking fountain was installed on the original bluestone pedestal. 

Fence Post Cappings

Sculptural Reproduction

Moulded, concrete pressing's.

Architectural, ecclesiastic and heritage works

St Francis' - Mary Mackillop

Mary MacKillop’s association with St Francis’ Church was commemorated by a statue in the eastern niche.

Crafted by Andrew Patience, 2001

St Francis' - Font

Marble Font

At the crossing on the eastern side of the nave of St Francis’ Church, the font emphasizes the link between baptism and the eucharist, and specifically commemorates the baptism of Mary MacKillop at St Francis’ Church in 1842.

Designed By Randall Lindstrom 

Carved By Andrew Patience, 2000

St Francis' -

Crafted by Andrew Patience

St Francis' - Donation Angel

Reuben Studios repaired the Donation Angel after vandals damaged the head, wing and arm. 

Carlton Court House

Reuben Studios restored the Carlton Court House Limestone facade in 2007.

Tudor Village

The picturesque model Tudor Village was a gift to Melbourne from the citizens of Lambeth, England, as a token of appreciation for the Australian food parcels they received during World War II. The village was officially opened in 1948.

Reuben Studios has be restoring and repairing damages to the Tudor Village for the last 10+ years. 

Temple of the Winds

Reuben Studios repaired and re-casted 6 'leaves' for replacement.

Beach Road drinking fountain

The drinking fountain was designed and installed by Reuben Studios to the existing Beach Road War Memorial. 2012

During construction

Various jobs in progress!

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Master stonemasons and building restorers

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St Jude's

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St Stephen's

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St Aloysius

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Portrait Bust's

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Rainman

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Edwin Knox

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Fence Post Cappings

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Architectural, ecclesiastic and heritage works

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St Francis' - Mary Mackillop

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St Francis' - Font

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St Francis' - Donation Angel

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Carlton Court House

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Tudor Village

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Temple of the Winds

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Beach Road drinking fountain

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During construction

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