Published in October to coincide with the launch of the fourth Amazing Spaces series, this second tie-in book showcases more of George Clarke's extraordinary small builds from all over the country. He shows how amazingly unexpected small spaces can be adapted into really workable living areas.
Combining the eccentric and the inspirational with practical information directly from the projects' creators, the book will appeal not only to those dreaming of a get-away & for example in a deceptively cosy tin tent & but to everyone who wants to make the most of the space at home or in the garden, such as converting a basement into a casino. With stunning photography showcasing projects from Series 2 and 3 and highlighting their most intriguing features as well as advice and style tips, the book features more than 20 previously unpublished home, garden, holiday and work spaces.
I'm not going to lie. I have a very large, very soft spot for George Clarke - I love his Channel 4 programme and always watch in amazement and fascination. He discovers the most extraordinary people who make the most incredible places to live in and to work in, and to have fun in.I'm delighted to be working with Trudor today; George Clarke is their ambassador, to offer one reader of Random Things to opportunity to win a signed copy of George Clarke's latest book; More Amazing Spaces.
It's a beautifully presented hardback book, full of fabulous colour photographs.
The spaces range from a mobile cinema in the back of a Bedford bus to a basement casino.
Also up for grabs is a £20 Amazon Gift Voucher.
Entry is simple, just leave a comment at the bottom of this post and tell me where your favourite space is. UK ENTRIES ONLY PLEASE
George Clarke is an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter. He is Creative Director of George Clarke + Partners, which has established a reputation for designing and building high-quality, award-winning projects throughout the UK and abroad. He is passionate about the way architecture can transform our everyday lives, and his aim is to make architecture and design popular and accessible to everyone.
George's TV programmes include Property Dreams, Build a New Life in the Country, Restoration Man and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces. His previous books are Build a New Life, George Clarke's Home Bible and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces.
My favourite space is on a roof top terrace at a hotel in Karnak, Egypt. It over looks the Nile and the valley of the Kings. We used to go quite often for many years but sadly its harder to get there but used to love sitting up there with a book and a glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite space is my renovated bedroom. It now has exposed beams and is a lovely tranquil reading space that used to be the storeroom of the village shop.
ReplyDeleteThe time I lived on a horse farm in a caravan. Watching the squirrels run across the fields and unhook the bags of nuts I used to put out for the birds, then run back across the fields with them.
ReplyDeleteIt's at my uncles garn in his loft conversion
ReplyDeleteI can see for miles across th valleys and think and read without being disturbed
It's my little paradise
My favourite space is the memorial gardens in Wicksteed Park, Kettering. The park was given to the children of Kettering by Charles Wicksteed. Some of my Dads ashes are buried there. They have benches there to sit on for quiet contemplation.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite space is outside, in Arizona. The desert there is stunning with the large saguaro cactus towering over the other vegetation, it is incredibly peaceful and very special. I have never been anywhere quite like it, I could sit for hours just watching the view, I'd have to sit in the shade to avoid the hot sun and a good book would top it all off nicely.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite space is in my bedroom, sitting by the window with a good book and watching my Smokey (cat) enjoy rolling and running about in the grass.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite space (and I know this will sound corny, but it's true) is wherever my husband is with me. We've been through so much together and nowhere feels right without him!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite space is in the local nature reserve, enjoying the peace & quiet and listening to the birds. Especially ifor it is a sunny day and I have taken a picnic and a book as well as the dogs.
ReplyDeleteIt'd have to be Barter Books in Alnwick. Best 2nd hand bookshop I've ever seen
ReplyDeleteI love the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Each time we go it's changed. You don't know what you'll find as you walk round a corner or through a wooded area
ReplyDeleteMy favourite space is in my 'orange room' it's a little conservatory we've just had built that's painted orange and houses a bookcase and two chairs. A place for tranquility ��
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