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 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’

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.

GLOBAL SUPPLIER

WOOLF have collaborated with Fameed Khalique to produce beautiful one-off embroidered Ombre fabric. For us Fameed has been a most intriguing supplier to work with, the range of fabrics, materials and techniques that he has at his fingertips is truly remarkable. We have been so inspired working in his studio pilfering each and every drawer, it’s like Christmas for us, every drawer we open has another little treasure inside of it which can produce an amazing array of great design possibilities for us to work with.

ELY CATHEDRAL - THE ROMANCE OF THE ROMANESQUE

We keep a keen eye on our architectural heritage at WOOLF and our greatest fascination are castles, in Britain, Europe and North Africa. Castles hold a peculiar romantic, political and military significance in the history of architecture. There are no modern equivalents.

THE LOUVRE MUSEUM

When WOOLF toured the exquisite Muse du Louvre, we observed that the extraordinary architecture of the Louvre plays off two very different architectural aesthetics: the polarity of the converse and the inverse. The first aesthetic is famous pyramid which is a 20th Century paired down glass pyramid structure that is juxtaposed against an equally famous incredibly ornate 12th Century historic building, which is the original Louvre Palace. The modern converse structure is contrasted against the historic inverse structure.

GLIN CASTLE, COUNTY LIMERICK, IRELAND

Glin Castle is a Georgian country house and National Heritage site located along the River Shannon in Glin, County Limerick. It is an iconic historic Irish house, home to the Fitzgerald family, an exquisite boutique hotel borne out of the family’s heritage and a viable commercial concern.

THE WOLSELEY: A LUNCH WITH SMALLWOOD ARCHITECTS

WOOLF were invited to a most elegant and refined lunch by Smallwood Architects in the Wolseley’s private Dining Room.

Overlooking the chic restaurant and bar below. It is without doubt one of our most treasured restaurant spots in London. This is a very special building with a great history and provenance. The design is inspiring both in the detail and in the overall setting. It is luxurious and opulent yet understated and very chic.

CARLO SCARPA

WOOLF are continuously inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s attention to beautiful and complex detailing, in particular the way he combined ornate and precious materials with very basic materials. We look to his design work for inspiration in so many of our projects. He was an Architect, an Interior Designer and a product and furniture Designer. He was the ultimate ‘Interior Architect’.

THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL – JUMEIRAH, DUBAI

In juxtaposition of Arabian-inspired archways, Art Deco-influenced central staircases, and rich contemporary textiles that contrast magnificently against the stunning architectural vistas overlooking Dubai's northern skyline and the sun-kissed beach to the south.

VANDERHURD - SPINNING A YARN

Discover our esteemed collaborations with Vanderhurd, where ancient craftsmanship meets modern design.

Explore Vanderhurd's bespoke rugs and textiles, meticulously woven by hand and showcased as both captivating floor coverings and striking wall art. For over 30 years, Vanderhurd has mastered a wide range of complex construction techniques, drawing inspiration from rich cultural heritage to elevate any interior space.