Art Deco House Northampton

Designed and remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916, 78 Derngate has been meticulously restored and opened to the public. On-site: a boutique restaurant, light-filled art galleries, a stylish design shop and elegant spaces that can be hired for meetings, events and functions. 78 Derngate was the architect's final major commission; his visionary patron, Northampton model engineer, W.J.

The visitor centre at 78 Derngate is FREE admission to the Galleries, Shop and Dining Room restuarant. Tickets are available to visit 78 Dernagte, the Mackintosh designed house. This 1920s Peter Behrens-designed New Ways art deco house in Northampton, Northamptonshire and the UK's first modernist house is up for sale.

Mackintosh's designs for the house are considered to be one of the first examples of the Art Deco style to be seen in Britain. The front door The rear elevation also features an extension with two elevated balconies which, in 1916, overlooked meadowland to the edge of Northampton. Talks/tours offered History of the house and restoration of 78 Derngate The life and work of W J Bassett.

The architect was commissioned by Northampton model engineer, WJ Bassett. 78 Derngate is the only house in England designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It is now a multi award-winning visitor attraction offering an unforgettable day out in Northampton.

Designed and remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916, the house has been meticulously restored and opened to the public. On site: a boutique restaurant, light-filled art galleries, a stylish design shop and. The C20 Society was delighted to find that Peter Behrens' groundbreaking house, New Ways, Northampton is for sale.

Although sometimes billed as Art Deco, it could more properly be defined as Modern Movement or Expressionist and show the influence of the Vienna Secession - plus it was constructed in 1925-26, prior to the popularisation of Deco. The meticulous restoration of the house makes interesting viewing via the short film shown in the museum. I particularly liked the bathroom with all mod cons for 1917 and the stencil work and screen in the hall/lounge, with shades of Art Deco, are stunning.

I love the Mackintosh wall lights either side of the fireplace in the dining room (see. The house at 78 Derngate in Northampton was remodelled by designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1917 for the Bassett-Lowke family. After two years of restoration work and nearly a decade of fund-raising, the original art deco designs are on show.