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.
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 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 architect was commissioned by Northampton model engineer, WJ Bassett. 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.
1920s Peter Behrens-designed New Ways art deco house in Northampton, Northamptonshire This 1920s Peter Behrens-designed New Ways art deco house in Northampton, Northamptonshire has just hit the market. Northampton played host to three significant examples of this, the greatest art form of the twentieth century. 78 Derngate (Art Nouveau), 'New Ways' (Moderne), and W Pearce & Co (Art Deco).
Derngate is well chronicled and, by reason of association, 'New Ways'. But it is the third building which forms the focus of the article. This is an interesting one.
At first glance it looks like a renovated period property, But it is actually a new-build art deco-style property in Northampton, Northamptonshire. Posted: January 29, 2014 Comments: 0 Tags: architecture, Art deco, contemporary, design, home, house, new, Northampton, Northamptonshire, property, retro, sale.