Altars must vary from church to church, forming the bridge between the functional, the sculptural and the symbolic. They must help create a mood for the architectural setting, particularly where there are no other visual clues (such as processional crosses, altar cloths, acolytes or clergy).

'It is a fine tribute to your design skills and determination to get things exactly right'
'the piece is so well judged... dignified and admired, instantly at home. Our thanks and congratulations'
'we are truly delighted with the result - dignified without being flamboyant... a worthy offering in our cathedral'.