Architect Benni Allan on creating an urban sanctuary and sharing it with friends
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In collaboration with Aesop, we're exploring what home and hosting means to different people. Here we meet architect Benni Allan, founder of progressive architecture and design practice, EBBA. He has enveloped his Hackney apartment in Douglas fir, creating an immersive environment that provides a much-needed sanctuary away from the demands of his professional life. He opts to share his home with just a few close friends, with time together focussed around enjoying food and music together. Film by Divided by One https://www.dividedbyone.org Never miss a new film, subscribe here: https://bit.ly/36I7z8y Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernhouse/ & https://www.instagram.com/inigo.house/ Selling design-led homes in the UK: https://www.themodernhouse.com Selling historic homes in the UK: https://www.inigo.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/34BKO3x & https://www.facebook.com/inigo.house Home and interior inspiration, delivered to your inbox: https://www.themodernhouse.com/newsletter/ & https://www.inigo.com/#newsletter/ Listen to our latest podcast, How My Garden Grows: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-my-garden-grows/id1837703535 Best interiors Instagram accounts (Vogue) Best homes accounts (Guardian) Ultimate interiors accounts (Telegraph)
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