THE GEORGIAN GROUP

Our WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design studio in Bath is surrounded by the most extraordinary and exquisite Georgian and Regency buildings. Every day we are reminded of the value and the importance of preserving the history of Georgian architecture; not only for the future of architecture but also to honour the integrity of our British architectural heritage, which is why WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design supports the Georgian Group.

THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM - GRAYSON & HIS INFLUENCES

For art lovers, “Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years” represents a unique opportunity to enjoy the artist’s clever, playful and politically-engaged perspective on the world through a number of pieces, many of which have not been seen in public since they were first exhibited. WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design with Grayson and the historic grandeur of the Holburne Museum of Bath .

5 TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN WALLPAPERS CHARACTERISTICS

The Georgian period covered the years from 1714 to 1830 when there were four consecutive King Georges on the throne. Georgian interiors are superb to decorate and restore. The attractive, harmonious proportions are known for their elegance and lightness of touch and are an interior decorators dream. Explore our inspirations for decorating with Georgian wallpaper design.

8 HOLLAND STREET SHOPS - IN BATH & LONDON

8 Holland Street’ is the brand name of two fashionable interiors showrooms, one is located in Bath and the other in London. They curate and sell arty mid-century vintage home wares to the public and are a favourite amongst interior designers and interior decorators. The Bath shop is a natural progression from the fashionable 8 Holland Street shop in London, where WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design have been sourcing interior accessories, furniture and artwork for some time. The two shops are exciting extensions of one another and operate much like the WOOLF studios with one based in Bath and the other in London.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE: A DEFINITION

Interior architecture bridges interior design and pure architecture together. It is a skill that blends the art of interior decoration, interior design and architecture. It is often understood as interior design, plus an understanding of the structural and material nature of a building.

FARLEIGH HOUSE, HISTORIC HOME OF ‘BATH RUGBY'

WOOLF Interior Design & Interior Architecture had the pleasure to have been taken on a tour of the main house and grounds of Farleigh House which is now the home of Bath Rugby. WOOLF were struck by the level of pride and attention to a really intrinsic level of detail that has been put into converting this beautiful Grade II listed building in the Somerset countryside, into the home and training ground for the talented world class Bath Rugby athletes and their Club.

NO.15 GREAT PULTENEY - A QUINTESSENTIAL BOUTIQUE TOWNHOUSE HOTEL IN BATH

WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design were invited to an evening event at Number 15 Pulteney Street, where we were given a grand tour of the hotel. We were struck by the unusualness of the space and how it had been filled with local art pieces. It is an intriguing building which marries the history behind the building in Bath, whilst developing itself as a center-piece for displaying regional art works. The hotel can be found in a beautiful Georgian building on what must be the grandest street in Bath. No.15 Great Pulteney is a quintessentially ‘English luxury boutique townhouse hotel’, which is full of surprises and curiosities.

WOOLF STUDIOS IN BATH & LONDON

WOOLF Interior Architecture & Design has a new design studio in the World Heritage City of Bath, an exciting addition to the West London Studio. The Bath office is in Upper Lansdown Crescent, which is an area of Bath with distinctive architectural features, it is located above the famous Royal Crescent and neighbours Sion Hill and the Bath School of Art & Design. It is the most inspiring city to work from for an interior designer or architect. It is full of history yet the city never stands still, there is always change and movement.

OUTSTANDING DESIGN SHOWS - ‘PAD & MASTERPIECE’

Every year we attend the greatest and most inspiring interior design shows; among the shows we attend those based in London are PAD London and the Masterpiece London Art Fair. The importance of attending these really fantastic trade shows cannot be emphasised enough. PAD London and the Masterpiece London Art Fair showcase top furniture, fabrics, lighting, artwork, interior accessories and every kind of outstanding interior object from designers all around the globe. The quality of the work that is exhibited is absolutely the very best of the best.

GLOBAL SUPPLIER

WOOLF have collaborated with Fameed Khalique to produce beautiful one-off embroidered Ombre fabric. For us Fameed has been a most intriguing supplier to work with, the range of fabrics, materials and techniques that he has at his fingertips is truly remarkable. We have been so inspired working in his studio pilfering each and every drawer, it’s like Christmas for us, every drawer we open has another little treasure inside of it which can produce an amazing array of great design possibilities for us to work with.

ELY CATHEDRAL - THE ROMANCE OF THE ROMANESQUE

We keep a keen eye on our architectural heritage at WOOLF and our greatest fascination are castles, in Britain, Europe and North Africa. Castles hold a peculiar romantic, political and military significance in the history of architecture. There are no modern equivalents.

THE LOUVRE MUSEUM

When WOOLF toured the exquisite Muse du Louvre, we observed that the extraordinary architecture of the Louvre plays off two very different architectural aesthetics: the polarity of the converse and the inverse. The first aesthetic is famous pyramid which is a 20th Century paired down glass pyramid structure that is juxtaposed against an equally famous incredibly ornate 12th Century historic building, which is the original Louvre Palace. The modern converse structure is contrasted against the historic inverse structure.

GLIN CASTLE, COUNTY LIMERICK, IRELAND

Glin Castle is a Georgian country house and National Heritage site located along the River Shannon in Glin, County Limerick. It is an iconic historic Irish house, home to the Fitzgerald family, an exquisite boutique hotel borne out of the family’s heritage and a viable commercial concern.

THE WOLSELEY: A LUNCH WITH SMALLWOOD ARCHITECTS

WOOLF were invited to a most elegant and refined lunch by Smallwood Architects in the Wolseley’s private Dining Room.

Overlooking the chic restaurant and bar below. It is without doubt one of our most treasured restaurant spots in London. This is a very special building with a great history and provenance. The design is inspiring both in the detail and in the overall setting. It is luxurious and opulent yet understated and very chic.

CARLO SCARPA

WOOLF are continuously inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s attention to beautiful and complex detailing, in particular the way he combined ornate and precious materials with very basic materials. We look to his design work for inspiration in so many of our projects. He was an Architect, an Interior Designer and a product and furniture Designer. He was the ultimate ‘Interior Architect’.