We are delighted to introduce our latest bespoke edition of artful amenities co-created with ARC and featuring the work of British artist Beatrice Hassel McCosh.
Founded by architect Tom Leahy in 2022, ARC is a curated and crafted collection of the most remarkable country houses in the UK. Comfortably hosting up to 30 people per house, ARC re-imagines the traditional English country house as a theatre for designed experiences; sustainable, innovative, shared. Each property combines stunning architecture, interiors and landscapes with unique, local experiences.
"ARC's decision to partner with La-Eva for our bathroom products was driven by a shared dedication to the beauty and respect for the natural world, aligning perfectly with our ethos of modern luxury grounded in architectural elegance, comfort, and purpose. La-Eva's commitment to using natural, organic ingredients, and their approach to sustainability mirrors our ambition to offer an unparalleled guest experience that is not only luxurious but also responsible. This partnership enables us to provide our guests with an intimate connection to nature's simplicity and purity, enhancing their stay with us in a meaningful and thoughtful manner every time they step into a bathroom” - Tom Leahy.
Propelled by a shared love of art and creative collaboration our bespoke La-Eva x ARC edition of products features the work of artist Beatrice Hassel McCosh. Beatrice grew up surrounded by plants in her childhood Cumbrian garden, and her work uses natural form as the lens to explore emotional themes, identity linked to place & human connection. Her work is in private collections around the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA.
“Beatrice approaches her subject with similar empathy to Cedric Morris. In the ethereal medium of watercolour, she captures both the beauty and character of the plants before her ...” - Philip Mould, Art Dealer.
Guests are now being treated to our Roseum skincare and Spice haircare during their stays at
ARC Painswick - a 15th century wool merchant’s manor house at the heart of the town and restored to its ancestral beauty, and
ARC Padstow - an 18th Century build restored to its original plan and nestled in the heart of St Issey, Cornwall. Further ARC properties are being designed in the Lake District and Peak District National Parks, Suffolk, Surrey and Devon. Each of the properties are created in collaboration with London-based architecture studio Parti and design studio Regular Practice.
We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with properties and artists on new creative projects and in the development of bespoke interpretations of our signature La-Eva amenities. Please contact us by email at life@la-eva.com if you would like to explore further.
