Cathedral Architect, Coventry Cathedral

Michael Clews took up the appointment as Cathedral Architect, Coventry Cathedral in March 1999. The Cathedral was recently voted ‘Building of the 20th Century,’ but its religious significance dates back to the 11th Century.

Michael is responsible for both the New Cathedral and the Ruins of the bombed Old Cathedral. Since his appointment, a Quinquennial Report has been completed on both the New and Old Cathedral, as a result of which stonework consolidation of the ruins, supported by an English Heritage grant, is in hand.

Other works include the design of a new monument in the Ruins to mark those who served in the Home Front in World War II, and a review of the Visitors’ facilities has been conducted. Within the new Cathedral a new Chapel is being formed to mark the millennium. The design has been developed in close collaboration with contemporary artists and designers.

Millennium Chapel Project Sheet

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