Ben Pentreath

Spear’s Review

Ben Pentreath, architect and interior designer to the royal family, has proved his worth not just with his skill in master planning and urban development, but also with his eye for interiors and unique private homes. Pentreath often produces Classical designs; in fact, he’s one of only a few left who specialise in that milieu.

His portfolio conveys a mix of new Georgian farmhouses and country manors with an occasional rectory renovation, all beautifully finished. There’s also an element of fun: in the Pig on the Beach Hotel in Studland, his extension to the main house and two ‘pepperpot’ buildings were wittily designed in the cottage orné vernacular.

In 2023, Pentreath was awarded the Richard H. Driehaus Prize in the United States. The award is given to an architect whose work has reflected ‘the highest ideals of Traditional and Classical architecture in contemporary society, and creates a positive cultural, environmental and artistic impact’.