On March 24, Country Life hosted a panel discussion at Heritage Barn at Daylesford, in the Cotswolds, that featured: Jonathan Dinnewell of Smallwood Architects; interior designer Sean Symington; Joanna Cocking, head of the Hamptons Private Office; stone expert Edward Smith of Artorius Faber; and Tim Moulding, an eighth-generation builder who leads Moulding, a specialist in restoration and construction.
Subjects ranged from managing the planning process to longevity, spatial planning and sustainability.
The panel, with event host Giles Kime of Country Life: From left to right: Giles Kime, Joanna Cocking, Sean Symington, Jonathan Dinnewell, Tim Moulding and Edward Smith.
It was followed by a question-and-answer session and a barbecue lunch on the terrace.
The Heritage Barn, which has recently been brought to life with an extensive programme of restoration and sensitive intervention, offers a perfect example of how historic buildings can be reinvented.
For further information on private events at Heritage House, please telephone 01608 731700 or visit www.daylesfordstays.com
From left to right: Sean Symington, Leonora Bamford, Joanna Cocking.
From left to right: ; Nikki Chee, Tim Moulding and Jonathan Dinnewell.
The beautiful Heritage House at Daylesford proved to be a superb event venue.