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, architect John Vigour created the school's design and master plan. By 1960, construction began when Bruce Berrington arrived, accompanied by skilled artisans who had previously worked on a similar project, Peterhouse.