{"title":"Ben Pentreath","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Pentreath's books offer a distinctive blend of architectural insight and heartfelt appreciation for English heritage. Through titles such as \u003cem\u003eA Year at the Parsonage\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEnglish Houses\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are invited to explore traditional design with a modern sensibility, celebrating the charm and character of historic homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing practical advice with cultural reflection, his works delve into creating beautiful, timeless interiors and exteriors. Whether you are passionate about \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e or keen to enhance your living space, Pentreath’s collections inspire thoughtful, elegant approaches to home and garden living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"english-vision-an-by-ben-pentreath-9780847866670","title":"English Vision, An","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePentreath is renowned as one of the foremost designers of new traditional buildings and country houses in the world. In celebration of his London-based firm’s twentieth anniversary, Pentreath presents his authentically, yet playfully, classical approach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Vision, An\u003c\/em\u003e is the first of Pentreath’s books to present his own output in its entirety—from his personal residences in Dorset, London, and Scotland that brought him international fame to many old and new houses that he has designed and some of the larger, town-scaled projects that make his practice unique in the world of traditional design. Although the results range from his colourful and romantic versions of the English country cottage to traditional splendour, there are underlying ideas that inform the breadth of his output—a sense of scale, proportion, craft, detail, sustainability, and appropriateness—that have a universal relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePentreath has authored as well as taken all photographs in this book, which looks at some thirty case studies, large and small, including many previously unpublished works. The designs encompass an understanding of materials, texture, classical and vernacular detail, colour, richness, and simplicity by turn—as exemplified in both sumptuous and honest interiors, grand country houses, and pragmatically organised town plans. While being steeped in a learned classicism, Pentreath’s work is celebrated by young and old around the world, as exemplified by his coverage in major media outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127280029932,"sku":"9780847866670","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780847866670.jpg?v=1737603724"},{"product_id":"get-your-house-right-by-leon-krier-9781402791031","title":"Get Your House Right","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSick of McMansions? Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, is a champion of traditional architectural principles: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighbourhood, and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe presents the definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right, revealing the dos and don'ts of liveable home design. Hundreds of elegant line drawings—rendering the varieties of architectural features and displaying \"avoid\" and \"use\" versions of the same elements side by side—make this an indispensable resource for designing and building a timelessly beautiful home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGet Your House Right\u003c\/em\u003e by Leon Krier, Ben Pentreath, Richard Sammons, and Marianne Cusato provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to create a harmonious and enduring living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647696978156,"sku":"9781402791031","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/49d26bce27545764de75f6256d08db28.jpg?v=1779235373"},{"product_id":"a-year-at-the-parsonage-by-ben-pentreath-9781837836604","title":"A Year at the Parsonage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the past 10 years, Ben Pentreath and his husband, Charlie McCormick, transformed The Old Parsonage in a small village in Dorset into a dream-like haven of flowers, vegetables and cosy English interiors. This beautifully illustrated book is a love letter to their time here, capturing the changing seasons, the vibrant garden, and the cherished moments shared with friends and family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Ben and Charlie as they take you on a journey through the history and charm of The Old Parsonage, from the initial vision for the garden to the daily routines and traditions that made their home so special. Experience the rhythm of life in West Dorset, from the renewal of spring to the reflection of winter, and witness the couple’s final moments in the house as they prepare for a new adventure on the remote island of Rousay, Orkney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith countless photographs and personal anecdotes, \u003cem\u003eA Year at the Parsonage\u003c\/em\u003e offers an intimate glimpse into a life well-lived and the enduring impact of a beloved home. 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It’s wonderful to see it being reprinted again, not least, I think, because it proves the adage that while nothing dates as quickly as fashion, nothing stays in fashion longer than timeless design – which is really at the core of what I try to do.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this timeless and beautiful book, now reissued complete with a brand-new introduction, renowned architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath presents an insightful overview of the classic English style. Visiting 12 very different homes, Ben explores and appraises the unique spirit of the English House – restrained and simple yet overflowing with a generosity of touch and a richness of colour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three sections: London, Country and Country House, and the interiors featured range from a 1930s pied-à-terre in London's historic St James to designer Veere Grenney's tiny Palladian Temple folly in Suffolk and Wardington, a 16th-century stone manor house in Oxfordshire. 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