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Series 4 : Working with an interior architect or interior designer.
SERIES 4 : WORKING WITH AN INTERIOR ARCHITECT OR INTERIOR DESIGNER.
‘Interior architecture is all about understanding buildings, interior space planning and detail. Interior design understands the intricate colour texture and finish of a space’. At WOOLF, we take an integrated approach from the early stages of concept and space planning through to the sourcing of furniture and dressing. ‘Design should respond to the client, the architecture, the history of a building and the location.’
The Bruton Effect: The Newt, Osip, The Chapel, Hauser & Wirth
THE BRUTON EFFECT: THE NEWT, OSIP, THE CHAPEL, HAUSER & WIRTH
Bruton in Somerset has always been a lovely picturesque village, but today it is home to many wonderful shops, café's, restaurants and art galleries many of which are creatively aligned with WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design. As a High End Interior Design studio based both in Bath and London, we share an affinity with the new and emerging enterprises that have emerged in Frome, Bradford-on-Avon and Bruton. The village of Bruton dates back at least the Domesday Book of 1086 and has experienced an influx of new activity and creativity in recent years, leading it to be labelled the “next Chipping Norton” with British Vogue calling it “the new Notting Hill”.
What is everyone looking for? A South West Property Review
WHAT IS EVERYONE LOOKING FOR? A SOUTH WEST PROPERTY REVIEW
WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design takes a look at how buyers’ requirements have changed the way we have been looking at our Interiors. Much has changed over the past year as the country deals and reacts to the pandemic, including a huge surge in homebuyers moving to cities such as Georgian Bath and its surrounding rural areas, seeking to escape the South West with its historic picturesque towns and cities being top of the list.
Designing Interiors for Period Homes
DESIGNING INTERIORS FOR PERIOD HOMES
This journal follows on from our recent post about Historic Architecture. The projects WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design undertake are varied and we have worked on houses both from a contemporary and historic vernacular. Predominantly, though, we work to retain the elegance of a period property, whether it be Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian in form, either to retain an historic interior or to create a more modern space within the historic exterior.
'The Newt' in Somerset
'THE NEWT' IN SOMERSET
WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design were introduced to The Newt, Country House Hotel and Gardens in Somerset through the eponymous ‘Stonewood Group’. Since its inception, an incredible amount of design and innovation has been achieved at The Newt, it is an enthralling, evolving haven with lots of new and exciting additions to come. An aspect of the project that is really inspiring to us as designers, is that it is a constantly evolving space. The range of talented practices involved in implementing the vision, is testament to the collaborative and open nature of the whole project.
Listed Buildings - Period Architecture
GEORGIAN, VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN HOUSES: A GUIDE TO PERIOD ARCHITECTURE IN BATH AND LONDON
By the very nature of our Interior Design practice, at WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design we truly value both the interior and exterior of both historic and more modern properties. When we begin work on a project, we must first evaluate what is already in place before we can begin restoring / enhancing the interior. In this journal we have a look at what design features stand out in each of these design periods; both in London and Bath.
The Georgian Group
THE GEORGIAN GROUP
Our WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design studio in Bath is surrounded by the most extraordinary and exquisite Georgian and Regency buildings. Every day we are reminded of the value and the importance of preserving the history of Georgian architecture; not only for the future of architecture but also to honour the integrity of our British architectural heritage, which is why WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design supports the Georgian Group.
The Holburne Museum - Grayson & His Influences
THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM - GRAYSON & HIS INFLUENCES
For art lovers, “Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years” represents a unique opportunity to enjoy the artist’s clever, playful and politically-engaged perspective on the world through a number of pieces, many of which have not been seen in public since they were first exhibited. WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design with Grayson and the historic grandeur of the Holburne Museum of Bath .
5 Traditional Georgian Wallpapers Characteristics
5 TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN WALLPAPERS CHARACTERISTICS
The Georgian period covered the years from 1714 to 1830 when there were four consecutive King Georges on the throne. Georgian interiors are superb to decorate and restore. The attractive, harmonious proportions are known for their elegance and lightness of touch and are an interior decorators dream. Explore our inspirations for decorating with Georgian wallpaper design.
8 Holland Street shops - in Bath & London
8 HOLLAND STREET SHOPS - IN BATH & LONDON
8 Holland Street’ is the brand name of two fashionable interiors showrooms, one is located in Bath and the other in London. They curate and sell arty mid-century vintage home wares to the public and are a favourite amongst interior designers and interior decorators. The Bath shop is a natural progression from the fashionable 8 Holland Street shop in London, where WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design have been sourcing interior accessories, furniture and artwork for some time. The two shops are exciting extensions of one another and operate much like the WOOLF studios with one based in Bath and the other in London.
Interior Architecture: A definition
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE: A DEFINITION
Interior architecture bridges interior design and pure architecture together. It is a skill that blends the art of interior decoration, interior design and architecture. It is often understood as interior design, plus an understanding of the structural and material nature of a building.
Farleigh House, Historic home of ‘Bath Rugby'
FARLEIGH HOUSE, HISTORIC HOME OF ‘BATH RUGBY'
WOOLF Interior Design & Interior Architecture had the pleasure to have been taken on a tour of the main house and grounds of Farleigh House which is now the home of Bath Rugby. WOOLF were struck by the level of pride and attention to a really intrinsic level of detail that has been put into converting this beautiful Grade II listed building in the Somerset countryside, into the home and training ground for the talented world class Bath Rugby athletes and their Club.
No.15 Great Pulteney - A quintessential boutique townhouse hotel in Bath
NO.15 GREAT PULTENEY - A QUINTESSENTIAL BOUTIQUE TOWNHOUSE HOTEL IN BATH
WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design were invited to an evening event at Number 15 Pulteney Street, where we were given a grand tour of the hotel. We were struck by the unusualness of the space and how it had been filled with local art pieces. It is an intriguing building which marries the history behind the building in Bath, whilst developing itself as a center-piece for displaying regional art works. The hotel can be found in a beautiful Georgian building on what must be the grandest street in Bath. No.15 Great Pulteney is a quintessentially ‘English luxury boutique townhouse hotel’, which is full of surprises and curiosities.
WOOLF Studios In Bath & London
WOOLF STUDIOS IN BATH & LONDON
WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design has a new design studio in the World Heritage City of Bath, an exciting addition to the West London Studio. The Bath office is in Upper Lansdown Crescent, which is an area of Bath with distinctive architectural features, it is located above the famous Royal Crescent and neighbours Sion Hill and the Bath School of Art & Design. It is the most inspiring city to work from for an interior designer or architect. It is full of history yet the city never stands still, there is always change and movement.
Outstanding design shows - ‘PAD & MASTERPIECE’
OUTSTANDING DESIGN SHOWS - ‘PAD & MASTERPIECE’
Every year we attend the greatest and most inspiring interior design shows; among the shows we attend those based in London are PAD London and the Masterpiece London Art Fair. The importance of attending these really fantastic trade shows cannot be emphasised enough. PAD London and the Masterpiece London Art Fair showcase top furniture, fabrics, lighting, artwork, interior accessories and every kind of outstanding interior object from designers all around the globe. The quality of the work that is exhibited is absolutely the very best of the best.
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