Partners in work and life, entrepreneurs Hayley Bonham and Rory Elsom set the scene for a range of luxury endeavours at La Porte.
WHAT HAS INFORMED AND INSP IR ED YOUR ARCHITECTURAL PHILOSOPHY AND AESTHETIC? Hayley Bonham: Travel has been the biggest influence in the development of the La Porte Group aesthetic. Frequent trips to Paris and
London, exploring galleries, museums and creative spaces have shaped and formed the fundamentals from a design perspective. IS THERE A COMMON ELEMENT OR APPROACH THAT RUNS THROUGH
ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR WORK? La Porte Group has become renowned for its attention to detail and effortless approach to creating impactful spaces with a refined minimalist feel. WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE SITE OF LA PORTE
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