We are located in the characterful conservation area of Old Headington. Many different shapes, sizes and periods are represented. It is generally accepted that a new building should not be built to imitate old styles, however, a new building in a conservation area must be in harmony with the styles of the area and must use sympathetic materials and be of appropriate proportions.

To achieve this goal, our architect 'measured' the area and constructed a scale model, pictured below. The new church building is in the centre. The main roof is removed to expose the seating plan.

The pictures below show how the new church building fits into the street scene of the Old High Street and The Croft.

Above is the Old High Street view incorporating the planned new building. The various rooflines, gutter lines, door heights and the facade proportions of neighbouring buildings are reflected in the facade of the new building.

Below is the view from The Croft. Once again, the key features of proportion are reflected in the new church building, notably the continuation of the wall line, which is a strong feature.

The materials used to finish the structure are ashlars stone, slate, oak, glass and a little render and brick - traditional materials which will, we believe, weather beautifully into this location. This care with detail has, inevitably, added to the construction costs. We are grateful to the architect, David Grindley, for the talent and commitment he has brought to this task.