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Just love Bagpath Court Bath near Tetbury, which seamlessly blends old and new: at its best 🙏
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The fabulous Pool Barn designed by
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This fabulous orangery by & is looking great in what is left of the summer sun

So so pretty…
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Stunning Grade II Listed semi-detached Tudor/Gothic building at Holland Park.
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As Chandeliers go.....this one is pretty special!
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Perfect row of Georgian houses on Kew Green
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Immense detail in this stunning stucco by the talented team at Inspired by the long, curving leaf forms often found in baroque and rococo plasterwork, featuring birds and plants beloved of the clients.
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What fabulous design and engineering?!

Kinetic Glasshouse
Location: Woolbeding Gardens, UK
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Heatherwick Studio and the National Trust have unveiled a kinetic Glasshouse at the Woolbeding Gardens. Set on the edge of the historic estate in West Sussex, the unfolding structure acts as the focal point of a new garden, highlighting how much the ancient Silk Route has influenced English gardens of today. Heatherwick’s kinetic Glasshouse features ten steel ‘sepals’ with glass and aluminum façade which take four minutes to open, creating an immense crown-shaped 141m2 space hosting subtropical plants — the only ones in the garden that need protection. On warm days, the Glasshouse opens its ‘sepals’ using a hydraulic mechanism to allow the plants access to sunshine and ventilation while in colder weather, the structure remains closed providing shelter to the species.

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A visit to Eltham Palace - a fantastic example of Art Deco in England.⁠⠀
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The mansion dates back to the medieval period, and was then a Tudor Royal residence. It was transformed by the eccentric millionaire couple, The Courtauld’s, using 1930s design incorporating medieval features
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A delicately composed stair hall features a custom newel post and wrought iron railing.
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Close up of a fluted column, designed modelled and manufactured by the talented team at

Our obsession for staircases is never ending ⁠
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It’s been such a treat working alongside the talented team at . Over these last few years they have assisted on the extensive restoration works at developing bespoke fabrics. The blue damask you see here was created in collaboration with textiles historian , and .architecture.

Pure silk custom damask in a rich blue shade was upholstered for furniture by , and the walling installed by .

The transformation from a neglected manor to the newly restored rooms featured on Heritage Rescue. It was great to see behind the scenes of so many talented craftspeople, and a pleasure to be involved with this prestigious project.

📷 Image credit .architecture Harriet Pillman Purcell Architecture Humphries Weaving

Luxury carved sink emerging from a solid block of carefully selected Calacatta Borghini marble. All made from one solid piece and hand finished by the talented .

Some of the final details on the Boston Manor project including this sneaky little door displaying some of the rare historic wallpaper unearthed during the restoration.

Talented artisans recreating some lost and damaged external façade details in a project in Holland Park. Another fabulous project of 👌
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Fabulous example of a post tension staircase carved from Calacatta Borghini marble. Designed, engineered & manufactured by . Stunning workmanship 👌

Now that’s a handle and a half! The Victorians knew how to do it 🏵
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Incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship at Bletchley Park.
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Ever spotted one of these? A crinkle-crankle wall is an unusual type of garden wall, often dating from the mid-18th century. How they got their marvellous name is subject of some debate, of course.

Crinkle-crankle walls are an ideal place for growing delicate fruit trees, as the bricks absorb warmth from the sun, and the curves provide shelter from the wind.

Building in a sinuous shape provides added strength, so even if the wall is only one brick deep there’s no need for footing or buttresses, usually using fewer materials than a conventional wall.

The crinkle-crankle wall is particularly associated with Suffolk, like this example in Bramfield, though a lovely one can be seen at in Surrey.
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A Queen Anne-style country house in Cambridge
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Some step profile appreciation from Little Venice, London. Displaying some beautiful craftsmanship from , designed, manufactured and installed by

The Orangery, Holland Park 🌳💚
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It’s all in the details 👌
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The beautiful candlelit interior of Bevis Marks Synagogue 🕯
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Crazy about cast-iron cantilevers…

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Taitlands, Yorkshire, built by Thomas Redmayne
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