'The Three Classicists': Fifteen years on with Francis Terry, Ben Pentreath & George Saumarez Smith | Ep. 78
The Country House PodcastShow Notes
This week were are privileged to be joined by legendary architectural trio 'The Three Classicists' to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their seminal exhibition at RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects). In May 2010, friends Ben Pentreath, George Saumarez Smith and Francis Terry collaborated as 'The Three Classicists' on an exhibition that showcased their work and beliefs in the noble tradition of classical architecture, particularly through the power of drawing. Joining Geoff and Rory on the podcast this week, Ben, George and Francis reflect on the exhibition fifteen years on, discussing what has changed and what has remained the same... and sharing some stories about the wonderful country houses they've designed in the interim. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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