For some people, the arrival of winter is a time to be embraced - a chance to hunker down and get cosy. However, others dread the lack of natural light and plummeting temperatures, not just due to higher heating and electricity bills, but also for the detrimental affect it has on their mood. For this reason, when looking at how to prepare your home for winter, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with some 'happy home hacks' too.
However, this renovation in London had one major advantage right from the start: Although the impressive town house is located in a so-called "Conservation Area," it was not classified as a Listed Building, which made the renovation work considerably easier. "We were able to renovate the house from top to bottom without any major restrictions," recalls Rigby. "We also had a very dedicated site manager. As a result, the entire construction process went extremely smoothly."
When the designer envisioned this futuristic public library, the intent was not simply to create a building, but to craft a living, breathing celebration of books. More than a repository of knowledge, this space was imagined as an environment that inspires awe, invites curiosity, and offers tranquility, a true sanctuary for the mind. The concept takes the instantly recognizable form of an open book, a symbol as timeless as the act of reading itself.