Replacing an existing home in an alleyway in Tottenham, the plant and light-filled residence is modelled on a riad – a type of traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard. It was hailed by the jury of this year’s RIBA House of the Year prize as “a true oasis within the city”.
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Country Life Magazine – December 6, 2023: The latest issue features ‘George Harrison’s Garden’ – Friar Park rescued by the former Beatle; Folklore of the Rowan ‘Wizard’s’ tree; the best and worst gifts in classic literature and Travel – From the Caribbean to Concorde….
Charles Quest-Ritson visits Friar Park in Oxfordshire and marvels at the topiary garden rescued by former Beatle George Harrison
Kate Green meets the distinctive and much-loved Belted Galloway
Country Life advertisements in 1923 capture Britain’s evolution, as Melanie Bryan discovers
Harry Pearson takes to the high seas to chart the fascinating history of the figureheads that keep ships safe in stormy weather
The rowan tree is a symbol of safety across the world — Aeneas Dennison delves into the folklore of the wizard’s tree
Kate Green meets the distinctive and much-loved Belted Galloway
Country Life advertisements in 1923 capture Britain’s evolution, as Melanie Bryan discovers
Harry Pearson takes to the high seas to chart the fascinating history of the figureheads that keep ships safe in stormy weather
From cursed jewels to diamond-encrusted tortoises, Felicity Day reads up on the best and worst gifts in classic literature
Lady Glenconner’s Mustique memories and much more, plus Rosie Paterson uncovers the real Barbados and Pamela Goodman goes supersonic
The gallery curator loses herself in an expressive, exuberant work
Carla Carlisle reflects on the legacy of the Irish poet Seamus Heaney — ‘a truly good man’
Steven Brindle is full of praise for the refurbishment of Chartered Accountants’ Hall, an architectural jewel in the City of London
Ian Morton examines how Father Christmas was transformed from a sozzled figure riding a goat into the jolly fellow we know and love
Pheasants, leopards, parrots and reindeer are all welcome at Melanie Johnson’s festive table
Editor Mark Hedges picks his favourite luxuries of 2023
The capital’s Christmas lights dazzle Emma Love (page 83), Gilly Hopper shares her must-see seasonal suggestions (page 86), Carla Passino views London in a new light with Sir John Soane (page 92) and Emma Hughes hails the survivors of the restaurant scene (page 98)
From the Caribbean to Concorde
Ian Morton looks at the merits of ground elder and ground ivy, an unloved and misnamed duo
Video timeline: 00:00 – Introduction to the Home in the Mountains 00:38 – The Vision of a Flexible Home 01:09 – The History of the Central Mountain Location 02:03 – A Focus on the Apertures 02:29 – Connecting the Interior and Exterior Material Palette 03:52 – An Entertainers Space 05:10 – Favourite Aspects of the Home
The Local Project’s house tour illustrates how this dynamic house near the base of the famous Remarkables mountain range and its complex build rise to the exemplary topography whilst being sympathetic to the surrounding rural fabric. The journey of designing a home as compelling as The Gatehouse is nuanced, as is the decision to build such a bold home. The architecture and interior design were conceived holistically by Andrew Patterson and Sonja Hawkins, and as such, the house is a seamless blend of materials and ideals with a showstopping staircase crafted from timber and steel.
The home consists of two buildings – one stone and one timber – and in the house tour, the architecture and interior design are presented against the backdrop of New Zealand’s incomparable landscape, including the mountain range in the distance and golf course nearby. In the journey of designing a home, The Gatehouse draws on medieval influences in its interpretation of a portcullis – a historical architectural feature best described as a rising door or enclosed outdoor room typically found at the entries of castles or medieval estates. This gateway, crafted from timber and steel, leads to the custom staircase, which corkscrews through the stone building.
Country Life Magazine – November 29, 2023: The latest issue features seasonal wine, medieval homes and our annual Christmas gift guide…
Embrace the festive spirit, with bells on, in Amie Elizabeth White’s magical A to Z of Christmas
There’s always a reason to biscuit, discovers Katy Birchall
Catch up on the etiquette of for-mal dining with Annunciata Elwes
Accessories to aid your festive entertaining, with Amelia Thorpe
Flambé is back on the menu as Tom Parker Bowles argues for the return of tableside cooking
Nicola Arcedeckne-Butler has a tipple idea for every occasion
A puzzled Ben Lerwill explores the enduring appeal of the jigsaw
Octavia Pollock finds a pig in a poke has gone for a burton
Hetty Lintell’s perfect present picks for everyone in your life
Country Life’s section editors reveal their festive fancies
The Nature writer selects a work in praise of the Southdown sheep
Tiffany Daneff marvels at floral creations from Rachel Siegfried
How did marzipan take Britain by storm, asks Matthew Dennison
Mary Miers on fears for the craft of stained-glass window making
Jeremy Musson explores the houses of Henry James novels
Kate Green on Aylesbury ducks
Video timeline: 00:00 – Introduction to the Tree House 00:44 – Respecting the Landscape Throughout the Design 01:26 – A Quiet Scheme 01:50 – A Conversation Rather than a Brief 02:26 – Walkthrough and the Layout of the House 03:20 – The Singular Choice Materials 04:32 – Exciting Aspects of the Space 05:26 – The Gizmos 06:40 – Favourite Parts of the Process and Design
Due to its location and the nature of its form, the home seamlessly echoes its alpine surroundings and becomes part of the forest floor through conversational design. Situated in a dense forest, the architecture was conceived to be environmentally sensitive. The glass doors and exterior rainscreen are made of recycled steel and the wood frame employs engineered wood studs, joists and rafters. The structure’s steel skin also requires no maintenance and is fire-resistant. As such, the architects not only created a dwelling that nestles into the surrounds but one that greatly considers and responds to the environment.
As seen in the house tour, there is a harmony in the home’s design; it offers seamless transitions from room to room, showcasing the transformed spaces both inside and out. Designed as a tree house, the pièce de résistance of the dwelling is the steel tower – a three-storey structure that rises from the main volume. Designed as a guest wing, it comprises bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a rooftop deck with sweeping views. In the main volume of the house lies the kitchen and utility areas, with moveable glass doors that open up to the outdoor spaces and allow for plenty of fresh air to enter the abode.
Country Life Magazine – November 15, 2023: The latest issue features the annual Georgian Group Architecture Awards; Horns of plenty – The Bull, monarch of the meadow has been a key mythological figure since ancient times; the sensitive restoration of Somerton Castle in Lincolnshire, a once-neglected medieval stronghold; the great thatching renaissance, and more…
Imaginative restoration, from Stowe House to Stroud canal, is lauded in the annual Georgian Group Architectural Awards
Jane Wheatley investigates the development pitfalls of finding a pipistrelle on your property
The art of thatching is enjoying a renaissance as architects are drawn to its eco credentials, as Sarah Langford discovers
The monarch of the meadow has been a key mythological figure since ancient times. Ian Morton takes the bull by the horns
Jonathan Self finds comfort in every crunchy, buttery mouthful and asks: how do you like yours?
Christopher Stocks goes under-ground to examine the centuries-long allure of glittering grottos
Director-general Ben Cowell celebrates Historic Houses and half a century of achievement
The explorer chooses a work that demonstrates the beauty and colour of the natural world
Jamie Blackett runs the gauntlet of the ‘Grand National’ in pursuit of ever-elusive South Uist snipe
Nicholas Cooper marvels at the sensitive restoration of Somerton Castle in Lincolnshire, a once-neglected medieval stronghold
Kate Green meets the docile and floppy-eared British Lop
Need a sparkling conversation starter? Hetty Lintell picks out a fistful of fabulous cocktail rings
The sartorial centre of Savile Row provided the perfect setting for our Gentleman’s Life party
Painting a floor is a fun way to add colour and pattern to a room, finds Amelia Thorpe
Victorian glasshouses are feats of engineering that deserve a new lease of life, says Lucy Denton
Charles Quest-Ritson is wowed by the display of trained apples in the 18th-century walled garden at The Newt in Somerset
Melanie Johnson savours the sweet earthiness of a chestnut
Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Lear may be off beam, but Michael Billington is buoyed by a stirring portrayal of the Bard’s wife
And much more
Country Life Magazine – November 8, 2023: The latest issue features The King’s milestone celebration, Amie Elizabeth White reveals 75 fascinating things you may not know about Charles III; Exclusive access to St James’s Palace in London; the British passion for country-house portraits; the astonishing hidden gardens of bohemian Tangier in Morocco and more….
Julie Harding meets a model, a comedian, a farmer, a hedge-layer and a former retail boss, all united in their praise for The King’s Royal Countryside Fund
Simon Thurley chronicles the remarkable story of the modern home of the Court, as Country Life is afforded exclusive access to St James’s Palace in London
War memorials on British soil are a poignant means of ‘bringing home’ those who fell in foreign fields, reveals Andrew Green
The regal King Charles spaniel once won favour with the nobility — and owners are still falling for this loving and loyal breed, as Katy Birchall discovers
The Historic Houses president chooses a captivating work that proved to be an inspiration for her love of art and structure
Sheep are an instrinsic feature of the Welsh landscape — Kate Green introduces the breeds that populate the principality
Michael Prodger investigates the British passion for country-house portraits, a craze that started back in the 16th century and shows little sign of abating
Arabella Youens marvels at the transformation of an Edwardian sitting room, as Giles Kime revels in the luxury of a daybed
Kirsty Fergusson explores the astonishing hidden gardens of bohemian Tangier in Morocco
Turning woodland finds into art is a labour of love for Jane Bevan, discovers Natasha Goodfellow
A 188-year-old avenue of beech trees forms a guard of honour for Fiona Reynolds in Dorset
Nothing less than perfection will do for Tom Parker Bowles as he savours the most regal of fish
Could hydrogen-powered cars be the future? Jane Wheatley motors to Wales to investigate
Hetty Lintell seeks a bit of fluff from some feathery confections
Mary Miers meets the talented craftspeople reinventing the ancient art of mosaic making
And much more
Country Life Magazine – November 1, 2023: The new issue features the rural delights of Durslade Farm to the heart of Mayfair; The secret garden in Regent’s Park in London; Norman Foster, the architect who helped shape the capital; the historic American bars that offer a taste of the US on this side of the pond, and more…
The art historian picks a steely-eyed painting that signalled the invention of the self-portrait
Carla Carlisle ponders the story of the Promised Land and hopes that common sense prevails
The future is bright for Lytham Hall after locals stepped in to save the house at the heart of the Lancashire estate, as John Martin Robinson discovers
Tiffany Daneff visits a garden in Kent planted for wildlife and surrounded by new woodland
Kate Green admires the hardy Lincoln Red, a low-input rare breed that produces quality beef
From horn dancing to burning barrels and cheese rolling, Harry Pearson delves into weird and wonderful British folk festivals
The black horse is a symbol of strength and courage. Celia Brayfield gallops through the history of the fabled steed
Melanie Johnson savours the turnip’s sweet and nutty flavour, perfect with scallops
Know your ‘fubbs’ from your ‘fizzle’ — Matthew Dennison investigates 18th-century slang
As we tour the interior, we begin to appreciate the calm and comfort injected into this remote homestead — a stark contrast to the vast landscape of mountains, moors and machair. With startling features, such as the farmhouse’s tall windows and double-height ceilings, Aldridge & Supple forged a symbiotic relationship between the surrounding nature and interior.
‘Your whole relationship is with the nature outside,’ says Aldridge. ‘It’s very important that the inside and the outside work together.’ Watch the full episode of ‘Design Notes’ as we tour Saffron Aldridge’s remote farmhouse nestled in the Hebridean hills.
A pyramidal copper roof with a crisp minimalist eavesdrop edge, seems to hover above an intricate glass pavilion, taking reference from the repeating pitched-roofed glasshouses that once graced the same grounds. Large windows provide uninterrupted harbour views, the use of glass and steel create a sense of lightness and transparency that blends seamlessly into the surroundings.
“What’s been nice about this building is to see the way in which the people have come in and started to use it. They’ve filled it with really beautiful art and furniture, in a way that has given me real pleasure.” — Niall McLaughlin, Principal Architect, Niall McLaughlin Architects.
“The client was very interested in architecture and design culture. As a keen gardener, she has interest in the seasons, weather, and landscape generally. We felt if we could meet all of those expectations, then we were on good course.” — Alastair Browning, Associate Architect, Niall McLaughlin Architects.
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