Easton Neston, Northamptonshire Rural Property, Hawksmoor Country House, Leon Max, Architect

Easton Neston Estate

Northamptonshire Country House, central England design by Ptolemy Dean Architects, UK

29 Jun 2012

Easton Neston Estate, Northamptonshire

Original design: Nicholas Hawksmoor architect ; Design: Ptolemy Dean Architects

RIBA Awards 2012 Citation:

Easton Neston Estate, Northamptonshire

Easton Neston is one of the finest country houses in England, designed by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor with an adjacent wing by Wren. Unsympathetic additions and a fire in 2002 meant there was much for the new owners and their architects to address.

The historic setting clarified and repairs completed, attention turned to the sensitive incorporation of modern facilities to meet the needs of the Client’s domestic and business requirements (which required the incorporation of his fashion studios and workshops).

photograph from RIBA

This has clearly been a labour of love for the past seven years, to return a wonderful piece of architecture to its former glory. The project has not only demanded a deep understanding of traditional craft, but also the ability to reconcile the demands of conservation with those of contemporary life.

photographs from RIBA

RIBA Awards winner in 2012

Easton Neston Estate, Northamptonshire – Building Information

Architect: Ptolemy Dean Architects Ltd
Client: Leon Max
Contractor: Bennie Historic Conservation
Structural Engineer: The Morton Partnership Ltd
Services Engineer: MCA Consulting Engineers Ltd
Contract Value: confidential
Date of completion: 2011
Gross internal area: 4,616 sqm

Chair of Jury: Charlie Hussey
Regional representative: Mark Jermy
Lay assessor: Peter Wilson

Easton Neston Estate, Northamptonshire images / information from RIBA

Nicholas Hawksmoor + Christopher Wren

Location: Easton Neston Estate, Northamptonshire, central England, UK

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