Ep. 382: An English Vision with Ben Pentreath (Pt. 1)

How to Decorate

Ballard Designs

Arts, Business, Design

4.2 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 8 October 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

This week, Caroline hosts the show solo with renowned architect and interior designer Ben Pentreath. The two delve into Ben's extensive career, current design projects, and then discuss Ben's latest book, 'An English Vision.' Ben gives insights on common design challenges, the thought processes behind sustainable urban planning, and the architectural principles guiding his work in classic English designs. The conversation also touches on the integration of modern technologies within traditional architecture and how design choices impact community and environmental sustainability. Watch our FULL INTERVIEW with Ben Pentreath now on YouTube: CLICK HERE What You’ll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Get Ready for a Special Two-Part Series! 01:04 - Discover Ben Pentreath’s design journey plus how he fell in love with architecture. 02:32 - Writing a Book: Hear about the joys and hurdles Ben faced while penning his book. It’s a journey of passion and perseverance! 04:36 - Ben shares heartfelt reflections and the inspirations that fuel his creativity. 10:34 - Ben discusses the early influences that shaped his career in design. 15:19 - Gain insights into Ben’s architectural education and the initial steps of his professional journey. 19:52 - Ben recounts life-changing travels and the invaluable experiences of his apprenticeships. 24:53 - Ben shares how a move to New York opened new doors and exciting possibilities. 26:05 - Hear Ben's thoughts on what it was like to live and work amidst the vibrant NYC landscape. 27:39 - Ben shares his unique perspective on American culture and life through his designer’s lens. 28:48 - Learn about the motivations behind Ben’s choice to ultimately come back to (and embrace) his roots in the UK. 32:55 - Ben opens up about the exciting yet challenging experience of starting his own design practice. 33:22 - Dive into Ben's vision for 'Poundbury' and what makes it so special in the realm of urban design. 37:02 - Ben discusses vercoming unique and unpredictable challenges in Urban Planning 43:21 - Wrap up Part 1 of this interview with Ben’s thoughts on where urban development is headed and what we can expect in the future! Also Mentioned: Ballard Designs Ben Pentreath LTD 'An English Vision' by Ben Pentreath

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0:00.0	Welcome to How to Decorate from Ballard Designs, a weekly podcast all about the trials and triumphs of decorating and redecorating your home.
0:09.1	I'm Caroline. I'm on the marketing team.
0:11.0	And I'm Taryn and I'm a product designer.
0:12.8	I'm Liz. I head of the creative team.
0:14.7	We're your host.
0:16.1	Join the expert team at Ballard Designs for tips, tricks, and tales from interior designers, stylists, and other
0:21.2	talents in the design world. Plus, we'll answer your decorating dilemmas at the end of each episode.
0:25.2	We love answering your questions, so don't forget to email us at podcast at balauredesigns.net.
0:30.5	Now on with the show. Hi, listeners, before we get to today's episode, wanted to let you know
0:37.4	that my guest, Ben Pentreatth and I had a great conversation.
0:40.9	We talked for way too long, though.
0:43.1	So instead of cutting the episode down, we're just going to split into two parts.
0:46.9	So I'll part one today, part two next Tuesday.
0:50.0	Liz was under the weather and Taryn was in France.
0:52.6	So it's just me and Ben talking about his book and English vision, though.
0:57.3	He was lovely.
0:58.6	I loved the conversation and I also loved his book.
1:02.5	So let's get to the show.
1:04.5	Okay.
1:04.8	Our guest today is a major tree architect and interior designer, Ben Pentreth.
1:09.5	His design work is expansive, spanning from small
1:11.9	interior design projects to designing whole towns. He's been called the best countryhouse architect
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