Panoramic view of Studio A looking towards the stage
The last portion of roof sheeting is put in place
STOP and take a look at what God has done
Sunrise over the dome
Sunrise over the dome
View from the East London dry-dock entrance
The North-West corner of the roof is closed in
Sunrise
Lunch time for the construction view... with a birds eye view
Lunch time for the construction view... with a birds eye view
Aerial photos of construction site
Dome progress... birds-eye view
Dome progress... birds-eye view
Dome progress... birds-eye view
The view of the roof from the balcony of the 4th Floor Lounge
The roof beams
The new dome peeks out behind downtown buildings
The new dome peeks out between downtown buildings
Workers are dwarfed by the encroaching cladding
The cladding slowly closes the support structure
Roof Update: Day 473
Roof Update: Day 473
Roof Update: Day 473
Roof Update: Day 473
Roof Update: Day 473
Roof Update: Day 473
Roof Update: Day 473
Section of the cladding meet at the apex of the dome
Isoaltion rolled out before cladding is fixed in place
Construction team putting cladding into place
Progress on the cladding
Progress on the cladding
A portion of the insulation visible at top left
A spiderweb of steel
A spiderweb of steel
The new roof sheeting being put in place
The new roof sheeting meets the centre support
East London Harbour mouth from construction site
Aerial view of construction
A keepsake of the old and new
Sunrise over the dome
Sunrise over the dome
The dome construction peeking through the buildings
Part of the new gutter waits to be bolted into place
The North-East corner beams in place
A panoramic side view of the site
A criss-cross of beams and support greet the sunrise
The new structure peers out over the old
Like a piece of modern art the tied beams compliment the sky
A construction worker cutting parts of the old roof
North-East Corner
Another day of peace... until the construction crew arrive!
Early morning over the Faith Dome
Telkom Tower towers behind the dome construction
Evidence of construction
Panoramic view of the north face
Ps Ron (Builder Ron) shooting an insert for Faith Connect programme
Busy filming the latest roof update
Busy filming the latest roof update
Busy filming the latest roof update
Temporary set in Studio A for "Benny Hinn Live"
Temporary set in Studio A for "Benny Hinn Live"
Temporary set in Studio A for "Benny Hinn Live"
View over East London harbour from the top of the dome
The structure at night
The portion of the steel structure
New steel beams covered by a printed tarpaulin
Studio A in the moonlight
Studio A in the moonlight
The roof construction - a bird's eye view
The roof construction - a bird's eye view
The roof construction - a bird's eye view
The roof construction - a bird's eye view
The roof construction - a bird's eye view
The roof construction - a bird's eye view
Three-pronged corner support beams
Remnants of the old wooden beams
Looking west, the new construction arches over old concrete pillars
The south-west corner supports ready for new roof beams
The north-west corner trusses start to take shape
A jigsaw puzzle only understood by engineers
Historic flashback - a 1996 Revival South Africa banner now serves as waterproofing for the new constructions... ministry come full circle
New construction grows out of the old building
Old and New Meet
Seating Structure Taking Shape
Expansion joints get some "attention"
The Partnership Wall in Studio B
An Article in the Local Newspaper on the Progress of the Project
Old metal sheeting being dismantled
Old metal sheeting being dismantled
View from the top tiered seats (still to be fitted)
The last portions of the old roof being removed
The new dome structure towers into the sky
The new dome structure towers into the sky
The progress in construction is constant
The new dome structure dwarfs the people walking under it
The seven supporting arches towers over River Park
View of the archers from East London Harbour West Bank
A still reflection
Steel girders flow seamlessly into the tiered rakers
Construction workers scattered like acrobats across the steel girders
Construction workers scattered like acrobats across the steel girders
Construction site view from under a portion of the old roof
While construction happens the signal carrying the gospel continues...
Arches reflected in rain water puddles
First of the rakers attached to the beams
A criss-cross of steel structures markes the working space
The old zigzag roof is dwarfed by the new steel arches
Dramatic clouds hover over construction site
The centre arch being constructed
The first arch towers above the building showing the new height of the dome
Panoramic view of the Roof structure
New beam being placed in position
Daily view of construction and deconstruction
Scaffolding towers stand like modern sculptures in the sun
Panoramic view of the site
Birdseye view from the top of the scaffolding tower
New beams being placed in position
56 nuts and bolts to hold together a single section of beam
Old wooden gutters being removeed
Photographer's feet... it's a long way to the bottom
Looking down at construction workers on the roof
3d Drawing from the architect
3D simulation of the building
3D drawing from the architect
3D simulation of the building
3D simulation of the building
Current view of the building
3D simulation of the building
Current view of the building
3D simulation of the building
Current view of the building
Panoramic view of harbour from top floor of River Park
Panoramic view of site
Construction workers... not acrobats!
Construction workers... not acrobats!
Breaking down the old to make way for the new
Hoisting machinery
Empty skies and scaffolding
Outline showing the posiition of the new roof
Outlines indicating positions of 3 main studios
Aerial view of River Park showing roof construction in progress
River Park
East London Harbour
Aerial view of River Park showing roof-construction in progress
Aerial view of River Park showing roof construction in progress
The new steel cross-spars arriving from Gauteng
Portions of the crane used in lifting the steel beams 4 storeys p
Warning signs posted while the old roof is being lifted
Ps Andre and Jenny with Harry Lewis (Project Manager)
The 1st bolts
Ps Andre assisting the construction team
Ps Andre assists in lifting the 1st steel structure into place
Ps Andre and Jenny filming a TV insert
The 1st steel support is bolted into place
Construction evidence
Scaffolding and roof connect to create an abstract sculpture
Last section of floor to be cast
Exposed beams
Old asbestos removed
Portion of the old roof visible at the top
Tunnel on ground floor where wood is sorted and bundled
Increasingly the sky becomes visible!
Safety signs adorn the walls of the construction site
The lifting of the old asbestos roof progresses
A ship enters the harbour as the off-loading of new steel rakers continue
The old and the new collide
En route to River Park
Ready for delivery and installation
En route to River Park
Truck arriving
Truck with new steel trusses parked next to wood of old floor
Steel, wood and concrete, the ingredients of construction
Old fire pipes making way for new
"Organized chaos"
Crew fastening steel supports for new concrete floor
Old floor boards being sorted for shipping
South-east corner of building on outside
South-east corner of building on the inside showing new concrete floor
Complex support structure underneath the new floor
Organized 'chaos' between old and new
New shuttering being put in place at south-west corner
Progress updates on floor
Progress Chart on the floor
Prayer Chapel conceptual plan
The old floorboards packed, stacked and ready for transport to Cape Town
Prayer Chapel 3D conceptual rendering
All the stages of the current construction: dump truck with wet cement, cast floor, exposed reinforcement steel bars and part of the old wooden floor and beams
Fresh concrete being poured in the new floor sction
Portion of the new floor being cast while steel girders are put in the background
Current roof structure exposed through lifted floor
Equipment, rubble and building material stored on 3rd floor
Lower central East London being transformed on both sides of Settlers Way. River Park to the left and a new shopping mall to the right.
Wooden floor to the left, new concrete floor the the right, and a gaping hole showing steel girders exposing in the floor below
Panoramic view from the South East corner of Studio A
Floor against the wall facing the harbour being removed
Boots lined up and ready for next concrete pouring
Meeting with engineers and architects to iron out challenges
Site of a future smaller recording studio underneath Studio A
View for underneath Studio A floor
Shafts of sunlight add a dramatic effect to the construction site
Shuttering is placed for section in floor
Third season in new floor is cast
Progress on the new floor
Light falls on the organized chaos surrounding the floor renovation
The new satellite dish being installed
The new satellite dish being installed
Steady progress on the floor
Floor beams being removed
Floor beams being removed
Section preparation for new floor
Remnant of Studio A sound desk
Second slab cast and ready
Concrete pourer next to satellite dishes
Preparing the shuttering and reinforcement for second slab
An old conference poster declares what is to come
The first portion of the floor is cast
Dr Bernardt Roebert signs the Bible to be placed in the floor
Ps Andre in a lighter mood!
Ps Andre and Jenny - the project managers
Faith Connect being filmed on site with the whole team attending
On Faith Connect set - Ps Andre holds up the signed Bible
On Faith Connect set - all the pastors praying for the project
Getting ready for the first pouring of concrete
The dumpster arrives with the first load of concrete
Getting ready to lay the signed Bible in the first concrete
Ps Andre shoveling in the first spade of concrete
Placing the signed Bible in the concrete
Kenneth Copeland preaching in Studio B
Kenneth Copeland on set in Studio B
Kenneth Copeland with Ps Andre Roebert
Behind the scenes in Final Control
The clock continues...
Behind the scenes with graphic and video editors
Work in progress
Construction site entrance
Studio A abandoned stage
Underfloor supporting beams are removed
Supporting column in process of being removed
Shuttering in place for the casting of the floor
Studio B final touches applied
Ps Andre and team finalizing layout on Studio B stage
Some serious deliberations on Studio B stage
Studio B stage construction of lighting trusses
Studio B view from stage
Studio B stage construction in full swing
The remnant of Studio A - stage in the background and uplifted floor boards
Studio A wooden floor and beams being uplifted
Studio B stage nearing completion
Frenetic activity in breaking Studio A and moving into Studio B
Studio A starting to empty out of equipment and furnishings
Nostalgic morning - Studio A being prepared for the last broadcast
Last broadcast in Studio A complete
Studio B stage steelwork nearing completion
Studio B stage progress
Architectural Plans - Side Profile
Architect's impression (view from Pontoon Rd)
Studio A from above showing stage and audience raked seating
Architect's impression viewed from Pontoon Road
Architect's impression viewed from East London Harbour entrance
Artist's impression of Studio A viewed from the stage
Artist's impression of Studio A view towards stage
Studio B stage progress
Cutting, welding, packing and lifting... Studio B taking shape
Architect's impression of River Park facade viewed from Pontoon Road
Ps Andre discussing final details of the roof project
Studio B stage taking shape
Ps Andre Roebert signs the construction agreement with Avalon Steel Projects during a live television broadcast
Steel structure for stage started
Ps Andre and Jenny inspecting and discussing progress with staff
Inside view of current Studio A showing sawtooth steel and asbestos roof structure
Stage view of current Studio A showing sawtooth steel and asbestos roof structure
Inside view of current Studio A showing sawtooth steel and asbestos roof structure
Outside view of current Studio A showing sawtooth steel and asbestos roof structure
View from the back of the stage towards the harbour
