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I have just completed an exciting contemporary commission for the new build St John's Primary School in Blackpool. The 7.7m x 1.6m window was designed in partnership with Aedas Architects Ltd, and a Dedication Ceremony was held on 30th November 2009 to mark its unveiling. The children at the school took part in a competition to design a window, and elements of the winning design have been included in the final composition. I had the much awaited oppurtunity to meet the competition winner and present her with a framed picture of her design to remind her of her achievement.

I have based this design on the idea of an inspirational journey towards understanding and the light, corresponding to the journey of the children through the School and later life. The bright circle near the top forms the heart of the window and represents the dwelling place of God, and the three smaller circles the three aspects of the Trinity.  I’ve chosen colours which are warm and inviting, and should complement the neutral colours of the new building surrounding it.  The bright shining star also contains the image of the Cross which I have tried to make visible without it being too bold a feature in the window.