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Ep. 382: An English Vision with Ben Pentreath (Pt. 1)
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!
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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:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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