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April 2024
A House of Two Halves on Grand Designs
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We are excited to share that our work for A House of Two Halves has been featured on the latest issue of Grand Design MagazineSee the project
Jan 2024
The Judd on The Guardian
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"Inspired by the artist Donald Judd, this couple turned their chilly Victorian Terrace into their forever home"Read the article
Dec 2023
"Nonna Chic": The Venetian Pantry on Domino
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"Even before Martina Casonato bought her 120-year-old house in north London, she was fantasizing about what her pantry would look like. “My goal was to re-create an old Italian grandma’s kitchen,” she says with a laugh. Having grown up near Venice, Martina knows a thing or two about nonna chic style. And she has a serious passion for cooking (while she’s a graphic designer by trade, she has a newsletter on the side called The Venetian Pantry that’s dedicated to all things food and interiors)."Read the article
Dec 2023
The Judd on Grand Designs
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"The Victorian Eco House that has it all".
Thrilled to see The Judd make it to the cover of Grand Designs!
July 2023
The Judd featured on Elle Decoration
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"Named The Judd after the innovative and vibrant work of artist Donald Judd, this home in Tottenham, north London, was renovated by Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects (BVDS) for a retired couple who ‘wanted a space that would be both functional and visually stunning’."Read the article
Oct 2022
Tonal Terrace on Grand Designs
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Thank you Grand Designs for yet another generous feature of one of our projects!Read the Article
Sep 2022
The Venetian Pantry on the Italian Corriere Living
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Our project The Venetian Pantry made news abroad, and was picked up by the Italian magazine Corriere Living.  Read the Article
Aug 2022
Hawthorne House on Grand Designs
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Delighted to see Hawthorn House (described as an "Oasis in the city") taking on 6 full spreads in the latest issue of Grand Designs Magazine.Read the Article
July 2022
Tonal Terrace on the Evening Standard
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Zoe and Benedict talk to the Evening Standard about their experience working with us and BVDS to create their "kaleidoscopic dream home"Read the article here
June 2022
Martina from The Venetian Pantry interviewed on Aucoot
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Martina shares the process behind renovating her home, her love of hosting and cooking, as well as a classic Italian recipe from her heritage.Read the interview here
June 2022
Hawthorne House on the Evening Standard
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Hawthorne House has been featured in the Home & Property section of the Evening Standard. "Richard Sorger and Gareth Williams
waited 12 years to renovate their Dalston house, turning a rabbit warren of rooms into an open plan home, says Ruth Bloomfield"
See Article
April 2022
The Italian Job In Stoke Newington
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We're very proud to see our client Martina from The Venetian Pantry and her home featured on a spread on the Times.View the article
June 2021
Field House spotted on Grand Design Magazine
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"This semi-detached four-bedroom house in Hackney, London, has gained a light-filled triple-height spoce with a gallery. Architecture practice Bradley Von Der Straten Lined the perimeter walls with cork insulation from TY-Mawr (lime.org.uk), allowing them to breath and providing sun insulation"See Article