Ben Pentreath does it all
The celebrated English designer shares the story of his career
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Show Notes
In an era when most designers pick a niche, Ben Pentreath is a proud generalist—his work spans everything from housing developments to private homes to a quirky retail operation, Pentreath & Hall. One of his most well-known projects is not a house but an entire village—Poundbury, a planned community in England championed by King Charles. However, Pentreath’s work for private clients is also highly celebrated, and he’s a regular on industry best-of lists.
On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about the personal tragedy that prompted him to develop a succession plan, why he takes every email inquiry seriously, and why American designers can never quite nail English style.
This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and Hickory Chair
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Ben Pentreath
Pentreath & Hall
Dennis Scully
Business of Home