Construction of a state-of-the-art facility at Tyndale House in Cambridge has reached a milestone stage.
The new faculty house will eventually be home to the most significant collection of biblical studies material in the country.
Excavation of the basement to the new building, which will sit beside the Christian charity and research institute, is almost complete and the ground beams are now in.
Peter Williams, Principal at Tyndale House, said it was an ‘exciting new chapter’ for the organisation.
He said: “This project comes at a significant time as we mark the 500th anniversary of the martyrdom of William Tyndale, our namesake, who was the first person to translate the New Testament into English from the original language.
“As we look to the future, we recognise an exciting new chapter ahead: an opportunity to expand our campus and research programmes to meet the evolving needs of the global church.
“We are currently experiencing a period of significant growth and development and at the heart of this transformation is our state-of-the-art library.
“When the new building is completed, it will offer our scholars and community innovative workspaces, supported by cutting-edge technology in a modern and distinctive environment.
“This will truly be a space to flourish.”
Construction of the new faculty building began in the 80th year of Tyndale House being founded at Selwyn Gardens in Cambridge.
When completed in spring 2027, the new faculty will enhance its library and research offering to its scholars and academic staff.
Originally designed by Peter Webley, Barnes Construction is delivering the scheme alongside Cambridge-based AMA Architects and project managers Castons.
The new building will include a two-storey library, 10 resident bedrooms and a dining room on the top floor.
The basement will include a chapel, a break-out area and an events space.
