John Barton was the Architect-in-Residence at the Cathedral for seven years. During this time his responsibilities included a wide range of projects. The ongoing construction of the two front towers and the work involved with the Cathedral Stoneyard was the single largest effort during this period. Other projects included designing an AIDS memorial, a Compass Rose Memorial to Canon Edward West, Master Planning for the Cathedral Close, parking and roadway improvements, Code Compliance work, lighting and acoustical improvements, Gift Shop improvements, Cathedral School improvements, restoration and repairs to the Church and overseeing a competition to design a Cathedral Bioshelter.