Queen Elizabeth Room at Burghley House
Interiors: I visited the V&A several weeks ago and was utterly dazzled by the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries. Ever since I have been slightly obsessed with the rich fabrics that were used throughout this period and into the Baroque. I have secretly amassed a drawer of samples to feed my sudden hunger and I’m especially coveting fabrics by Watts of Westminster and English Home. This magnificent bedroom at Burghley House is an embodiment of everything that inspired me at the V&A. I would love to attempt a contemporary interpretation of a four poster bed and monumental tapestry combination. Less is less. More is more!
Brighton Pavilion builty by John Nash for the Prince Regent
I watched Elegance and Decadence: The Age of the Regency - 2. Developing the Regency Brand with Lucy Worsley on BBCi player while getting ready for work this morning. It gives you a peak into the Soane museum and provides the scholarly commentary that my previous post on the museum lacked. Lucy Worsley also guides you through several other grand interiors and imparts wonderful insight into Regency architecture, design and society in general. Entertaining and enlightening - I definitely recommend it.
Rice’s Architectural Primer by Matthew Rice
books: I was looking for an accessible architectural reference book and after much Amazon research, finally chose Rice’s Architectural Primer by Matthew Rice. I’m so glad that I did! It begins by explaining the basic grammar of architecture and then goes on to describe the evolution of architectural style. It is comprehensive without being pedantic, simple to understand without being condescending. I finished it off in two nights of pre-bed reading! Rice has definitely opened up my eyes to the wealth of architectural components in even the most everyday buildings. The ink and wash illustrations are an integral part of the book and also the gorgeous cherry on top. An educational, witty, visual feast - two thumbs up.
Masonic Temple at Andaz
wanderings: Just a reminder to everyone that it’s Open House London on the 17th & 18th of September. With over 700 buildings of all kinds opening up their doors to the public - the choices are dizzying. I’ve just spent the last 2 hours trying to decide which properties I want to hit and I still haven’t made up my mind. Don’t miss it!
