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British Boutique Hotels
Come Together
Putting international travel plans on hold has had a welcome side-effect: many of us have discovered the wonders that lie on our doorstep in the UK, including some excellent hotels. Today’s boltholes seem to be continually upping their game when it comes to design nous, locavore dining, spa experiences and other personal touches, which is all good news for discerning guests. This book explores the best boutique getaways, including stalwarts such as Lime Wood in the heart of the New Forest to newcomers like The Mitre in Hampton Court. Enticing photography and advice on everything from the most divine fine-dining spots to the best places for a digital detox will have you ready to pack your bags and hit the road for your next trip.
Multigenerational homes were the norm in the past, and as demographics have shifted and land prices have risen, it is being reappraised as a model way to live. Gestalten’s book looks at collective living both within families and wider communities, and explores how to design the ideal space where all the generations in question have fulfilling lives. It argues that these living spaces need to be designed as more than just an extra-large family home, with flexibility the key way to cope with the changing needs of residents as they grow. Essays, profiles and case studies include a slick new take on the granny annexe in Seattle by Best Practice Architecture, and a look at how Asia is adapting its strong tradition for multigenerational living to suit 21st-century needs.
by Gina Jackson (Hoxton Mini Press)
edited by Joann Plockova (Gestalten)
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