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As the first phase of St Christopher’s ten-year masterplan takes shape, project architect Delia Scarpellino reflects on the journey going full circle.

Delia Scarpellino at the Kennedy Woods studio.

‘Each school is unique - but is also transient in its uniqueness. It will never be the same school twice’.

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The newly completed reception space at St Christopher’s.
Photography by French and Tye.

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Interior and exterior shots of the newly completed reception space at St Christopher’s.
Photography by French and Tye.

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