There are two strands to our project, one being the building of the Wren International Centre of Excellence, a simple yet inspiring space where our craftspeople can carry out their important work; the other being the recruitment of apprentices to preserve the skills of our team, ensuring the conservation of St Paul’s Cathedral continues into the future. 

Award-winning architects, Scott Whitby Studio, are undertaking the building project and have designed a simple yet beautiful plan which strips back the existing structures to create an inspirational and accessible space.

The design will:

• Create practical spaces for our staff who take care of the Cathedral.
• Provide workspaces, teaching spaces, storage spaces, personal care spaces, and rest spaces.
• Be accessible to all, allowing people of all abilities to work in and visit the centre.
• Commit to carrying out the project while having minimal environmental impact.
• Use the existing skills and resources of our craftspeople and local tradespeople.
• Facilitate the centre becoming an internationally renowned place of education, where skills are shared and taught to apprentices.
• Allow the centre the potential to be part of the visitor experience so that those visiting from afar can tour the undercroft.