Grand Designs
Overview
Grand Designs showcases a variety of unique and ambitious architectural projects across the UK, highlighting the dreams and challenges of homebuilders. Each episode follows individuals and families as they embark on the journey of creating their ideal homes, often requiring innovative designs and overcoming significant obstacles. The series delves into the artistic vision, practical difficulties, and emotional stakes involved in constructing these one-of-a-kind residences, offering viewers a glimpse into the passion and perseverance behind extraordinary living spaces.
Episodes
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Peterborough: The Wooden Box
"Is it a daring modern masterpiece or just a glorified garden shed?" John and Terri pondered as they reached the midpoint of their construction. After...
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The Water-Works, Derbyshire
Chris and Leanne were captivated by the abandoned waterworks from the 1930s, a sprawling structure reminiscent of Gilbert Scott's iconic Bankside powe...
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The Woodsman's House, Sussex
For a decade, Ben resided in tents and caravans nestled in a West Sussex forest. Embracing his identity as a woodsman, he thrived among the trees. Aft...
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The Victorian Threshing Barn, Surrey
For Philip and Angela, their construction project symbolized a major shift in their lives that started two years ago. Following the birth of their sec...
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6
The Terrace Conversion, Hackney
Title: The Terrace Transformation, Hackney Plot: Having spent a decade in their compact East London home, John and Eleni yearned for a contemporary, ...
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The Underground House, Cumbria
Perched on a hillside in the Eden valley, the abandoned quarry offered stunning vistas. Local architect John Bodger conceived a two-story home that se...
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The Traditional Cottage, Herefordshire
Merry comes from a long line of builders in Herefordshire, so she understands the county's deep-rooted traditions in construction. Along with Ben, she...
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9
The Cruciform House: Revisited
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10
The House of Straw: 2nd Revisiting
Title: The House of Straw: A Second Look Plot: Kevin McCloud returns to the remarkable Islington residence crafted by two innovative architects. This...
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11
The Former Electricity Sub-Station: Revisited
Kevin McCloud reconnects with a couple he met years ago as they embark on their ambitious project of transforming an abandoned electricity substation ...
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12
The English Barn: Revisited
Title: The English Barn: A Second Look Plot: Kevin McCloud returns to Berkshire to catch up with Denys and Marjorie Randolph, a retired couple who ...
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Isle of Wight: The Tree House
Title: Isle of Wight: The Tree House Plot: Kevin McCloud observes the journey of architect Lincoln Miles and his partner, artist Lisa Traxler, as the...
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Cotswold: The Stealth House
Title: Cotswold: The Stealth House Plot: Architects Helen and Chris Seymour Smith aim to construct an underground, sustainable residence beneath a di...
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Woodbridge: The Modest Home
Kevin McCloud tracks Lucie Fairweather’s journey as she embarks on constructing a sustainable home in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Following the loss of her...
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Stowmarket: The Tudor Guildhall
Kevin McCloud tracks the journey of Simon Bennett and his wife Jill as they embark on restoring two timber-framed barns in Suffolk. They discover that...
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Ipswich: The Radian House
Title: Ipswich: The Radian House Plot: Jonathan and Lindsay aspire to create a visually striking, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly hom...
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6
Lizard Peninsular: The Scandinavian House
Title: Lizard Peninsula: The Scandinavian House Plot: Kevin encounters interior designer Kathryn Tyler, who has made the bold choice to climb the pro...
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West Cumbria: The Adaptahaus
Alan Dawson has created a novel approach to building homes, assembling each component directly on-site in just a few days. However, everything needs t...
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Lake District: The Dome House
Robert and Milla Gaukroger stumble upon a stunning piece of land with a view of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, and they believe t...
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9
The Brittany Groundhouse: Revisited
In 2006, Daren Howarth and Adi Nortje relocated from Brighton to Brittany to embark on an ambitious life experiment. Their goal was to construct an ea...
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10
The Glass & Timber House: Revisited
Master carpenter Bill Bradley and his wife Sarah constructed two timber homes in south London, right where Bill's former wood workshop stood. Their in...
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A 21st Century Answer to the Roman Villa: Revisited
Six years back, Thomas and Dervla O'Hare embarked on an ambitious project to create a stunning split-level house that would gracefully descend a nearl...
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12
House from Straw: Revisited
Title: Straw House: A Second Look Plot: In 2003, hopeful author Mark Sampson, alongside his wife Debbie and their daughter Tilly, relocated to the pi...
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13
The Water Tower: 2nd Revisiting
In one of the inaugural projects for 'Grand Design,' Andrew Tate and Deborah Mills came across a towering, crumbling water tower standing at an impres...
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The Lime Kiln House: Revisited
Pru and Richard Irvine discovered a stunning piece of land in the picturesque Midlothian countryside and eagerly decided to create a custom family hom...
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Morpeth: The Derelict Mill Cottage
Kevin McCloud explores the remarkable renovation of a neglected mill cottage in Northumberland, marking the longest-running project in the show's hist...
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London: The Contemporary Mansion
Paul and Penny are demolishing their expensive home in South London to construct a modern mansion. However, they quickly discover that the complexitie...
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Tenby: The Lifeboat Station
Kevin keeps a close eye on the renovations as Tim and Philomena O'Donovan transform a lifeboat station in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, into a modern living s...
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Essex: The Large Timber-framed Barn
Kevin McCloud takes us on a journey as he observes the transformation of a sizable, Grade II-listed timber-framed barn in Essex into a unique family r...
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Herefordshire: The Recycled Timber-framed House
Title: Herefordshire: The Reclaimed Timber House Plot: Kevin McCloud visits Ed Waghorn, an estate manager, and his wife Rowena, who are raising their...
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Cornwall: The Dilapidated Engine House
Since childhood, stonemason Adam Purchase has been captivated by the historic silver mine engine houses that dot Cornwall’s scenery. When he and his...
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London: The Disco Home
Claire and Ian set out to create a spacious home that can accommodate a disco on a tiny piece of land at the end of a London mews. However, their ambi...
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The Dome House: Revisited
Title: The Dome House: A New Chapter Plot: Facing financial strain is a daunting challenge for anyone pursuing their dream home, and Robert and Milla...
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The Eco Arch: Revisited
Title: The Eco Arch: Revisited Plot: Kevin makes a comeback to the Weald of Kent to explore one of the most groundbreaking residences ever showcased ...
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10
The Water Tower Conversion: Revisited
Title: The Water Tower Transformation: A Second Look Plot: Kevin returns to check in on Denise and Bruno Del Tufo, who embarked on an ambitious pro...
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Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland
Title: Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland Plot: The series begins with an ambitious endeavor as one man embarks on a quest to resurrect a dilapidated castl...
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The Computer Cut House, Herefordshire
Kevin encounters two university professors in a civil partnership, Celia Brackenridge and Diana Woodward. They have engaged industrial designers who h...
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The Glass Cubes House
Title: The Glass Cubes House Plot: In Brixton, London, design enthusiasts Mary Martin and Carl Turner aspire to create an extraordinary residence tha...
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The Thames Boathouse
Kevin McCloud visits Lysette and Nigel Offley as they embark on a project to replace an old boathouse along the Thames with a modern home. Inspired by...
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The Derelict Water Tower
In a milestone 100th episode, Kevin McCloud showcases one of the show's most daring projects yet. Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce aim to transform a his...
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The Edwardian Artist's Studio
Title: The Edwardian Artist's Studio Plot: Kevin McCloud encounters Audrey and Jeff, a couple eager to settle in one of west London's most prestigiou...
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Isle of Skye: The Larch-Clad House
Kevin McCloud visits artists Indi and Rebecca, who aim to construct a contemporary home wrapped in larch on the Isle of Skye, complete with a hand-cra...
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London: The Joinery Workshop
Henning Stummel and his partner Alice Dawson take on the challenge of transforming an awkwardly positioned, enclosed area nestled between buildings in...
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The Tree House: Revisited
Title: The Tree House: Reimagined Plot: Architect Lincoln Miles and his spouse stumble upon a lackluster 1970s bungalow nestled on a coveted plot o...
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The Disco Home: Revisited
In 2010, Claire Farrow and Ian Hogarth set out on an adventurous quest to create the perfect fun-filled family home in central London, complete with a...
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The Large Timber-Framed Barn: Revisited
Freddie Robins and Ben Coode-Adams traded their small two-bedroom flat in London for a massive Grade II listed timber-framed barn in the Essex country...
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The Co-Op: 2nd Revisiting
In the inaugural series of `Grand Designs`, a younger Kevin McCloud observed a group of ten families who came together to construct their own homes ne...
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The 1920s Cinema
Title: The 1920s Cinema Plot: Kevin McCloud embarks on a mission to restore and expand a historic cinema from the 1920s located in Thorne, South York...
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North London: The miniature Hollywood mansion
Jonathan Broom and his wife Deborah have paused their lives to chase his dream of creating a mini Hollywood Hills-style mansion in the tough landscape...
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York: The Giant Farm Shed
Title: York: The Oversized Farm Shed Plot: Kevin encounters Martin and Kae Walker, a couple determined to create their dream family residence modeled...
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Devon
Title: Devon Plot: After losing three limbs in Afghanistan, Jon's life took a dramatic turn. Determined to gain independence, he dreams of constructi...
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South Lanarkshire
Kevin encounters flying instructor Colin Mackinnon and trapeze artist Marta Briongos as they embark on constructing a remarkable metal home beside the...
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Monmouthshire: Japanese House
Tamayo Hussey has longed for Japan ever since relocating to the UK with her husband, Nigel. To combat her homesickness, they’ve decided to convert a...
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South London: Modernist Masterpiece
A young couple embarks on a mission to transform a typical 1950s house into a stunning architectural gem. After a year-long search across London for a...
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East Devon: Cob Castle
Kevin encounters a skilled artisan with a vision to construct a castle entirely from mud. As a prominent figure in the ancient craft of cob building, ...
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Newbury: Christmas Farm
Michael Butcher and Phil Palmer, once dedicated city dwellers in Soho, have embarked on a transformative journey after falling for Christmas Farm, loc...
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Revisited: Malaga, Spain: Modernist Villa
Kevin explores the story of an audacious modernist home nestled in the hills of Andalucia, Spain. A decade ago, Gil and Hillary Briffa chose to retire...
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Revisited: Woodbridge: The Modest Home
Title: Reflections: Woodbridge: The Simple Abode Plot: Six years ago, Lucie Fairweather and Nat McBride embarked on a journey to create an affordable...
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North Wales: The Clifftop House
Title: North Wales: The Clifftop House Plot: Rob Hodgson and Kay Ralph have ambitious plans to construct a striking glass house perched on a cliff. D...
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North Cornwall: The Cross-Laminated Timber House
Title: North Cornwall: The Cross-Laminated Timber House Plot: Rebecca Sturrock arrives back at her family's Cornwall residence alongside her partner,...
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Milton Keynes: Round House
Peter Berkin and his wife Chard have made the decision to construct a new house at the end of their garden, but right from the outset, they clash over...
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County Derry: Shipping Container House
Title: County Derry: Shipping Container House Plot: In Northern Ireland, a young farmer and architect, Patrick Bradley, dreams of creating a unique...
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South East London: Urban Shed
Tracy Fox and her husband, Steve, aim to create an 'urban shed' using industrial materials in a former milk yard in southeast London. However, their u...
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Norfolk: Periscope House
Title: Norfolk: Periscope House Plot: Natasha Cargill dreams of constructing a unique residence resembling two giant periscopes in the countryside of...
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River Thames: Floating House
Title: River Thames: Floating House Plot: Andy and Nicki Bruce embark on an innovative journey to construct a flood-resistant floating home on a smal...
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Revisited – Creuse, France: 19th Century Manor House
Kevin McCloud returns to a secluded area in France to revisit a restoration endeavor that began in 2003, led by Denise Daniel and Doug Ibbs. When they...
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Revisited – Monmouthshire: Japanese House
Kevin McCloud revisits an extraordinary Japanese-Welsh hybrid home nestled in the Wye Valley to assess how it fared during one of the wettest winters ...
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Revisited – Tiverton: Crooked Chocolate Box Cottage
Kevin McCloud revisits Devon to follow up on one of the most remarkable construction projects he's seen. Marine Captain Jon White and his wife Becky w...
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Living in the City
In this inaugural episode of a special four-part series celebrating 15 years of Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud explores the hurdles of self-building in ...
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Living in the Wild
In the second installment of a four-part series, Kevin McCloud explores the hurdles of self-building in some of the UK's most isolated regions, where ...
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3
Living in Suburbia
Title: Suburban Transformations Plot: Kevin McCloud explores the innovative ways self-builders are revitalizing suburban neighborhoods, often viewed ...
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Living in the Country
Kevin McCloud explores the hurdles of self-building in rural areas, where design needs to respect and elevate tradition while navigating strict planni...
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West Sussex: The Perfectionist's Bungalow
Title: West Sussex: The Perfectionist's Bungalow Plot: Kevin McCloud visits Clinton Dall, a self-made entrepreneur from Sussex and a father of four, ...
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East Sussex: The Boat House
James Strangeways, a passionate boat lover, welcomes Kevin McCloud to check on the progress of his unconventional new home, designed by his architect ...
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Isle of Wight: The Seaside House
Following a near-fatal brain haemorrhage, Bram Vis, along with his wife Lisa and their two kids, sets out to construct a communal home on a coastal lo...
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Worcestershire: The Cave House
Title: Worcestershire: The Cave House Plot: Kevin McCloud tracks the journey of 37-year-old Angelo Mastropietro as he embarks on an ambitious project...
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County Antrim: The Blacksmith's House
Kevin McCloud tracks the journey of teacher Michele Long and architect Michael Howe as they embark on the ambitious restoration of a century-old black...
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Somerset: The Concrete Cow-Shed
Title: Somerset: The Concrete Cow-Shed Plot: Kevin McCloud tracks the journey of private chef Ed Versluys and pilates instructor Vicky Anderson as th...
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Lewes: The Rusty Metal House
Title: Lewes: The Rusty Metal House Plot: Kevin McCloud observes the journey of Stephen Yeoman and Anita Findlay as they embark on creating an innova...
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Revisited – Marlow: The Floating House
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Revisited – Cornwall: The Cross-Laminated Timber House
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Dursley: Gloucestershire Treehouse
Title: Dursley: Gloucestershire Treehouse Plot: In this episode, Kevin McCloud observes plumber Jon Martin and ceramicist Noreen Jaafar as they revi...
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Horsham: Fun House
Kevin McCloud joins Matt and Sophie White from Sussex on their adventurous journey to construct an expansive and playful family home for themselves an...
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South Cornwall: Steam Bending House
Title: South Cornwall: Steam Bending House Plot: Kevin McCloud visits Tom and Danielle Raffield, who have dedicated their lives to the art of steam-b...
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Essex: Black House
Kevin McCloud visits Michelle Parsons, an artist and educator who, after overcoming a serious illness, has taken the plunge to create her own secluded...
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Bolton: Ultra-Modern House
Paul Rimmer, a bricklayer from Bolton with extensive experience in restoring Victorian terrace houses, aims to create a cutting-edge home within a £3...
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Pembrokeshire: Low-Impact House
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Devon: Plough-Shaped House
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The Wirral: Floating Timber House
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Revisited – Somerset: Cow Shed
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Malvern: Hill House
After spending four years in New Zealand, former RAF pilot Jon and GP Gill Flewers are eager to create a Kiwi-inspired hill house on the Malvern hills...
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Harringey, London: Victorian Gatehouse
Title: Harringey, London: Victorian Gatehouse Plot: Kevin McCloud visits neurologists Penny Talelli and Mark Edwards, who aim to merge their passion ...
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County Down: Agricultural House
Kevin McCloud encounters enthusiastic young architect Micah Jones, who is eager to revamp a dilapidated agricultural structure in County Down, Norther...
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South Hertfordshire: Roman House
Kevin McCloud encounters Chris and Kayo, a couple aiming to create a distinctive Roman-style residence on the safeguarded grounds of one of Britain's ...
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South East London: Victorian Dairy House
Beth and Andrew take on the challenge of saving a dilapidated Victorian dairy, envisioning it as a stylish 'shabby chic' family residence that blends ...
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Blackdown Hills, Devon: Snake House
Title: Blackdown Hills, Devon: Serpent Home Plot: Kevin McCloud explores a unique residence designed by an engineer, taking the form of a massive ser...
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Peak District: Post-Industrial House
After 15 years of careful saving and preparation, ecologist Fred and communications manager Saffron Baker finally begin constructing their new family ...
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London: Miniscule House
Design engineer Joe Stuart and service designer Lina Nilsson dive into the London real estate scene by taking on the challenge of constructing their o...
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Revisited – Herefordshire: The Recycled Timber-Framed House
Ed and Rowena Waghorn are hard at work on their handcrafted five-bedroom home set on an eight-acre smallholding in Herefordshire, a project that has s...
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Aylesbury Vale
Kevin encounters a couple who are transforming a historic mini-castle in Buckinghamshire into a family residence. However, the site, located over a Sa...
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Padstow
Title: Padstow Plot: Harry and Briony are embarking on a new adventure as they move to construct a contemporary American home that draws inspiratio...
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Richmond
Title: Richmond Plot: In a picturesque area of southwest London, Elinor and Born embark on a mission to construct the UK's inaugural 'healthy' home. ...
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Leominster
Title: Leominster Plot: Steph Wilson and her husband Alex embark on a journey to create a modern farmhouse on her grandfather's ancestral land. Howev...
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Sheffield
Identical twins Nik and Jon construct nearly identical homes in Sheffield, both elevated on steel stilts. These remarkable houses serve as a homage to...
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Lewes
Adrian Corrigall, a deep-sea diver, and his wife Megan are eager to construct a concrete family residence. Adrian envisions this project as the ideal ...
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East Devon Revisited
Kevin makes a trip back to Devon to catch up with Kevin McCabe, who had ambitious plans to construct an enormous mud house featured on Grand Designs. ...
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Galloway
Andy and Jeanette embark on a challenging project to construct a home on a cliff overlooking the stunning west coast of Scotland. They face fierce sto...
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Lincolnshire
Paul and Amy Wilkinson are working on their dream project: a lakeside home in Lincolnshire featuring five circular wooden structures connected by walk...
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Warwickshire
Title: Warwickshire Plot: Mark Butler, a design engineer, has lost the use of his legs and requires a modern, wheelchair-accessible family residence....
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Hull
Richard and Felicia take on the monumental challenge of transforming an underground water reservoir in the Humber Estuary into a cozy family residence...
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Suffolk
Having overcome leukemia, Toby is determined to create an intricate home that embraces an ancient oak tree. However, he faces the challenge of merging...
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North Devon
Edward and Hazel envision a stunning white art deco lighthouse perched atop a breathtaking cliff. However, their overly ambitious project quickly enco...
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Strathaven Revisit 2019
After six years, Kevin makes his way back to Scotland to check out the stunning metal house that Colin and Marta have completed. Designed with inspira...
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South West London: Cemetery Keeper's Lodge
Justin has ambitious plans to renovate a neo-Gothic cemetery keeper's lodge, envisioning a lavish extension that includes a swimming pool and a moat i...
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Kent: Converted Barn
Kevin McCloud visits Greg and Georgie as they embark on an ambitious project to transform a run-down, 35-year-old barn in Kent. This renovation will b...
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South Lincolnshire: Contemporary Barn House
Nathan and Amye are designing a cathedral-inspired house that takes cues from nearby Dutch barns, featuring a modern flair and a distinctive 5000-tile...
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Bletchley: Self-Heating House
Andrew, a passionate advocate for energy conservation, sets out to construct an innovative self-heating home that harnesses the summer sun's warmth, s...
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Liskeard, Cornwall: Flour Mill House
Leigh and Richard set out to renovate an abandoned 17th-century flour mill, which is plagued by decaying wood and numerous structural issues. Their vi...
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Lewes Revisit 2021
Kevin McCloud returns to check in on Adrian and Megan, whose once-dream home in East Sussex turned into a bit of a disaster. Now that the house is fin...
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South Devon 2021
Joe and Claire aspire to design what they believe could be "one of the greatest homes on the planet," featuring 34 massive, angled zinc shards that re...
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West Sussex 2021
Master carpenter Olaf is confronted with the greatest test of his professional life: designing a tranquil retreat for himself and his partner, Fritha,...
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Kinross 2021
Title: Kinross 2021 Plot: Iain and Jenny have ambitious designs for a striking, large black rectangular structure on their picturesque country esta...
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Ely, Cambridgeshire 2021
Gretta is excited to create a Malaysian-themed pavilion, conceptualized by her nephew, on the property of her sister and brother-in-law in Ely. As thi...
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Chichester, West Sussex 2021
Dan and Nina are eager to create a one-of-a-kind family residence, but their chosen site is overwhelmed by a pond brimming with local drainage issues....
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South Lakeland, Cumbria 2021
Rob and Ruth aim to convert a historic 200-year-old blacking mill into a modern hybrid space. However, their challenge lies in preserving the unique c...
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East Essex 2021
Geoff is preparing to sell his property in Spain to create a groundbreaking flood-resistant design on the Essex coast's floodplain. However, as Covid ...
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South Manchester
Title: South Manchester Plot: In the heart of south Manchester, Colin and Adele face a series of daunting challenges as they strive to complete their...
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Tunbridge Wells
Kate and Rob decide to swap their outdated 1940s prefab for a custom, contemporary home created through volumetric modular construction. However, they...
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Canterbury
Title: Canterbury Plot: Captain Dorran vowed to his loved ones that he would construct a state-of-the-art underground hideaway on a hillside near Can...
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Chess Valley
Davi, originally from Zimbabwe, and Matt hailing from Australia, embark on an ambitious project to construct a house in the Chess Valley, featuring an...
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Derbyshire
In Derbyshire, Mike and Sarah embark on the ambitious project of constructing a multigenerational longhouse. However, they encounter several challenge...
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Dunstable
In Dunstable, John and his wife, Helen, tear down an old, crumbling house to make way for a state-of-the-art glass pavilion worth a million pounds. Th...
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Sydenham Hill London
Title: Sydenham Hill London Plot: After residing in her home for over two decades, Corinne envisions creating an elegantly designed, wedge-shaped res...
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North Devon Revisit
In 2011, Edward and Hazel embarked on a mission to construct a lighthouse along the north Devon coast. Fast forward to 2019, and they found themselves...
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South Somerset Revisit
In 2015, Vicky and Ed embarked on an ambitious journey to convert a rundown cowshed into a modern smallholding in Somerset. Now, six years later, they...
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Bolton Revisit
Title: Bolton Revisit Plot: In 2015, Paul and Carol's ambitious vision to create a stronghold-style residence on the outskirts of the untamed West Pe...
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Devon Revisit
In the most extended follow-up in the history of Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud heads back to Devon to check on Sue and Martin's ambitious project to re...
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Wye Valley, Herefordshire
In the picturesque Wye Valley, Rosa and Craig take on the relentless forces of nature as they transform a century-old, family-owned reservoir from a d...
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Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Title: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Plot: Dedicated father Danny embarks on a project to construct a sustainable and budget-friendly stilted home n...
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Gloucestershire Revisit 2023
Title: Gloucestershire Treehouse Adventure 2023 Plot: Back in 2013, Jon and Noreen embarked on an ambitious project to create a massive treehouse in ...
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Hackney Downs 2023
Title: Hackney Downs 2023 Plot: Graeme and Melanie are eager to transform their new residence in Hackney into a tribute to their blended family. Howe...
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South Herefordshire 2023
Lucinda, a skilled furniture maker, dreams of building a stunning two-story timber home nestled in the South Herefordshire woods. She aims to create a...
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North Cotswolds 2023
Title: North Cotswolds 2023 Plot: Duncan and Liz embark on an ambitious project to create an innovative Passivhaus Premium residence in the pictures...
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Liskeard, Cornwall Revisit 2023
In 2017, Leigh and Richard took on the challenge of transforming a crumbling flour mill in Cornwall into their dream home. However, by 2021, many of t...
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Billingshurst, Sussex Revisit 2023
Title: Billingshurst, Sussex Revisit 2023 Plot: Back in 2019, Olaf and Fritha embarked on a challenging project to develop an awkwardly-shaped plot i...
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East Yorkshire 2024
Zahid and Ferzana eagerly embark on a project to revamp an aging coastguard station perched on the rugged East Yorkshire headland, envisioning a strik...
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Lincolnshire Wolds 2024
In Lincolnshire, ambitious couple Zara and Giuliano embark on the journey to create a spacious 400-square-metre home inspired by traditional malthouse...
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Keighley 2024
Nestled in the picturesque hills of West Yorkshire, Kara and Jonny are constructing a stunning house made of stone and zinc. They face numerous obstac...
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Henley 2024
Title: Henley 2024 Plot: Tony and Ara aspire to establish a sanctuary for health and wellness in a serene woodland glade close to Henley-on-Thames. H...
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Northamptonshire 2024
In Northamptonshire, Adam and Tassy transform a 20-meter-tall water tower into an exciting family residence featuring curved walls, slides, hidden roo...
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Newhaven Revisit 2024
During a sentimental return to the inaugural Grand Design from 1999, Kevin checks in on Tim and Jules to see if they are still thriving in their timbe...
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Worthing 2025
Howard and Sarah create an innovative metallic floating home that resembles a boat, situated in a quirky houseboat community along a tidal estuary clo...
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Bedfordshire 2025
Sarah and Pip have fallen in love with a 150-year-old barn in Bedfordshire that's showing signs of age. Their challenge is to preserve its unique char...
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North London 2025
Kathryn, a long-time resident of her London street for six decades, is constructing a modern version of her Edwardian house right next to her original...
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Hackney Revisit 2025
Kevin returns to see Graeme and Melanie, who had big dreams for their Hackney sanctuary but faced unexpected challenges due to a basement surprise. Ha...
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Richmond Revisit 2025
Can good architecture promote healing? Kevin returns to Elinor and Born, the couple who designed a hypoallergenic home with pristine air quality, driv...
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Durham Dales 2025
In a fresh wave of bold self-building endeavors, artist Sarah heads back to her hometown in the Durham Dales to design an innovative house made from c...
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Southwater 2025
For manufacturing expert Pete, opting for a factory-built home was an obvious choice. However, staying true to the spirit of self-building, even a pro...
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Pembrokeshire 2025
Equipped with £100,000 and sheer resolve, Marcus and Abi take on the challenge of constructing an off-grid house deep in the woods of Pembrokeshire, ...
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Surrey Hills 2025
Pep and Malene are constructing a contemporary Viking Hall in the Surrey Hills. After Pep receives a cancer diagnosis, they find themselves in a race ...
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Stratford-upon-Avon 2025
Piers and Emma embark on an ambitious project to construct the first new listed castle in the UK in a century, featuring a moat and cutting-edge techn...
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Revisited – The Wirral
Kevin returns to the Wirral to see Stuart and Rosie, who transformed their 1960s bungalow into a sleek, contemporary wooden family home for £175,000 ...
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Revisited – Kent: Converted Barn
In 2019, Greg and Georgie embarked on a project to revamp an old barn located in Georgie's parents' garden in Sevenoaks for the 21st series in 2021. H...
