Architectural designs and a master plan of the school were done by John Vigour in 1959. The actual construction of the college started in 1960 with the arrival Bruce Berrington, together with some artisans who had built Peterhouse.
In 1959, renowned architect John Vigour designed the school's layout and master plan. Two years later, in 1960, construction on the college began when Bruce Berrington took over, along with a team of skilled artisans who had previously worked on Peterhouse.