Grade 1 St Mary was vested in the Churches Conservation Trust in 1981 and has since served as a venue for community events, visitor attraction and landmark.

Inkpen Downie was asked to provide facilities that would make the building functional for concerts and community events, attractive for small groups and seminars, and to retain the religious ceremonial function it still provides to the community.

By use of 3D modelling the team were able to explore alternatives for slotting the accommodation into the interior and to enter into discussions with all of the stake-holders.