WORMSLEY NEW BOUNDARY ROOM
LOCATION Buckinghamshire, England
PROGRAM Event hall, cricket viewing pavilion, flexible dining/events space, private dining area, gallery
STATUS Schematic Design
Wormsley Park is a 2,700-acre private estate in Buckinghamshire, England, established in the early twelfth century and renowned for its historic manor house, seasonal opera house, and world-class cricket ground. As a destination for cultural events, sporting matches, retreats, conferences, weddings, and film productions, the estate requires a flexible, permanent venue capable of supporting diverse activities year-round.
The New Boundary is conceived as a central architectural gateway linking the opera house and cricket field beneath a dramatic wing-like roof. Its bow-tie form creates a covered arrival sequence and establishes strong visual and spatial connections across the estate. Housing an art gallery and a multi-purpose events hall, supported by integrated back-of-house facilities, the building responds to its landscape and cultural context.
Constructed using an advanced mass timber system, the project integrates structure, acoustics, and daylighting into a light, expressive form that balances heritage, sustainability, and contemporary performance.
The two wings house an art gallery and a multi-purpose events hall, supported by a below-grade service level that functions as a centralized logistics and support hub. Responding to the surrounding topography, adjacent buildings, and sunken cricket field, the building is organized across two levels. Public spaces occupy the ground floor, while back-of-house functions are located below, aligned on an axis connecting the opera house and sporting venue.
Project Team
Designer CAL
Collaborating Architect OstrowHarding
Structural Design Thornton Tomasetti