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Architectural Designer & Director at Ben Pentreath. Based in North Yorkshire. For house restoration account see @georgianhouse_yorkshire
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Is it me or has this been a long winter? Look forward to trees with leaves. Painted from a beautiful photo captured by @rupertcunningham
GREENER PASTURES , oil on canvas board, 10"x 8". Available for ÂŁ175, postage is free. Please DM me to purchase.

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MEMBERS PROJECT AWARD 2025_
COMMENDATION

This year’s COMMENDATION for the TAG Best Members’ Project was awarded to Ben Pentreath, for his project: The new 'Double Helix’ staircase, Fortnum and Masons, Piccadilly.

Ben Pentreath Ltd were commissioned by Fortnum & Mason to reimagine the ground floor layout and connectivity of the iconic Piccadilly store. The goal was to restore the architectural integrity while resolving the significant congestion experienced during peak trading periods, particularly Christmas.

Following an in-depth spatial review, the team identified the need to replace the existing staircase. In its place, they designed a striking double-helix stair — a sculptural yet highly functional feature capable of accommodating large volumes of multidirectional shoppers.

With no surrounding walls for structural support, the stair was engineered to appear as though it ‘floats’ within the space — a remarkable technical feat made even more challenging by the requirement to maintain a refined neo-Georgian aesthetic. Close collaboration between architects, structural engineers, welders, and craftsmen ensured that the final design not only met these demanding criteria but also felt entirely at home within the historic Piccadilly landmark.

The Ben Pentreath Studio's project team was led by @rupertcunningham with @alice.aj.montgomery and @ja.rennie.

Congratulations Ben and the team!

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