Chenderit School in North Oxfordshire required a new art and studio space, to reflect its specialist status in the visual arts. Approached by the then Head of Art, Acanthus Clews developed two schemes, the first , additional teaching / studio space for “artists in residence” to demonstrate techniques to pupils. The second, an exhibition space for both national artists and students to display their work. The space is defined by an exposed steel frame, supporting a glazed roof over, which extends beyond the front of the building to act as a covered way to the adjacent school entrance. The building was opened by Michael Heseltine and has subsequently been named after him. Chenderit School in North Oxfordshire required a new art and studio space, to reflect its specialist status in the visual arts. Approached by the then Head of Art, Acanthus Clews developed two schemes, the first , additional teaching / studio space for “artists in residence” to demonstrate techniques to pupils. The second, an exhibition space for both national artists and students to display their work. The space is defined by an exposed steel frame, supporting a glazed roof over, which extends beyond the front of the building to act as a covered way to the adjacent school entrance. The building was opened by Michael Heseltine and has subsequently been named after him.