Refurbishment and Restore Issue 06 2017 | Page 31

been carved into the pitch of the roof. The bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces have bespoke built-in joinery, storage spaces and shelving all of which have been fully integrated into the overall concept and design. Throughout the house, the warmth and texture of the wood grain used for the staircase has been emphasized in floor finishes and worktops elsewhere. The bespoke timber staircase was designed in close collaboration with designer-maker, Fowler & Co. It was conceived as a single object stretching between the ground, first and second floors. The central form comprises a solid helical balustrade that ‘hangs’ down the middle of the void with the stair wrapping around it. The elegant lacquered balustrade is capped with a continuous moulded handrail, hand carved from oak to match the fluid underside that follows the curves of the staircase. www.fowlerco.co.uk It was made in Fowler & Co’s workshop and then assembled on site, with the handrail made from pieces of laminated wood pressed into a curved mould. www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 31