The proposal is for the building of a new cricket ground and pavilion for Kidlington Cricket Club which would relocate from Stratfield Brake. According to the Design Brief agreed with the club this new facility would comprise two cricket pitches and a pavilion plus associated landscaping. The pavilion would have changing rooms and storage for equipment, lawnmowers and similar. It would include a café, bar, kitchen and hospitality space for functions, making the building operationally self-sufficient.

In addition, the building would accommodate a combined community space, meeting rooms, venue and rooms for hire, renting out of the café and restaurant, and creche. These would comprise a larger space, sub-dividable, and two smaller meeting rooms. The building spec would include fit out for community meetings and events, including storage room.

Conceptually, and in consultation with the Cricket Club, the design has drawn on local barn vernacular with exposed timber framing and waney-edge boarding. A half butterfly plan formation successfully addresses the requirement to service both pitches, as well as creating some characterful architectural features. Through this approach the design balances between the setting of the St Mary’s Church conservation area and a pavilion that will provide modern professional facilities for a growing club.