'I write simply to express our hearty thanks for your contribution to the internal reordering of St Michael's and, especially, for the design and production of the magnificent altar. The altar conveys real presence without being monolithic or overpowering. Its graceful lines and generous proportions reinforce the benevolence of the sacrament that will be celebrated uupon it each week'
For the recent re-ordering of the nave and transepts undertaken by John Niven Architects, Treske designed and made freestanding, four-seater pews which permits various liturgical layouts and a wide range of community events and activities. The handsome pews have been designed to be graceful and light in weight but with enough strength over a two metre span to seat four people comfortably.
The choir uses the same benches as the congregation, but on the back there are removable readers, while freestanding readers front the choir. They are complimented by freestanding choir stalls and an octagonal, pedestal style altar, also purpose designed and made in light oak by Treske.
The altar design was developed from the church’s ‘chalice’ shaped 14th century limestone font which has a column rising from a concave curved base. The altar top is octagonal and the four corner uprights with their simple mouldings rise and arch their way to the under-frame, creating a light open structure.