"Such decisions included repeatedly revising the architectural drawings, using imported goods and labour rather than using local supplies (and) using unnecessarily expensive materials," she adds in her defence to the claim.

She also accuses her Modernist ex of "adding unnecessary design features" and "purchasing unnecessary fittings and equipment".

The architect "caused further works to take place at the property, which included staff accommodation and a complex terrace structure" which were "neither agreed by Ms Alexander nor necessary parts of the development," she claims.

Her barrister, Dov Ohrenstein, states in her defence that Ms Alexander should not be held personally liable for any claim by her ex, as the ownership of the villa has now been transferred to a company which the former couple control.

Ms Alexander also argues that the High Court claim in the UK ought to be stayed, whilst arbitration proceedings relating to the dispute over the house - which are currently on foot in St Lucia - are concluded, "as there is substantial overlap between the subject matter of Mr Munkenbeck's proceedings and the arbitration."

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