Studio Ben Allen Renovates Kent Farmhouse with Playful Colors and Oak Library
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Studio Ben Allen, a London-based architecture practice, has completed the renovation of 'A Place in the Country,' a former farmhouse in rural Kent. The project involved reconfiguring the home to clarify previous alterations, improving circulation, and creating distinct spaces for entertaining, reading, work, and exercise. Key design features include a playful color scheme and an oak-lined library, transforming the historic property while maintaining its rural character.
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Studio Ben Allen reconfigured the home to clarify a series of alterations made over time, improving circulation and creating distinct spaces for entertaining, reading, work and exercise.
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