NEVER MIND THE SLOP.
The article focuses on architect Carl Trenfield’s meticulous and gradual design approach, characterized by layering subtle, detailed elements rather than dramatic features. In a recent renovation of an Arts and Crafts-style home, Trenfield employed techniques such as 3D-printed cradles and laser-cut...
| Published in: | RIBA Journal Vol. 133; no. 2; pp. 11 - 12 |
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RIBA Enterprises Ltd
2026
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