Grand Designs - Season 12 Episode 4 The Thames Boathouse
Kevin McCloud follows Lysette and Nigel Offley, who are knocking down an old Thames boathouse and constructing a cutting-edge home in its place. Taking inspiration from the river itself, they have designed a building of waves and curves with a huge glass porthole for a roof light. But problems begin almost from the start, as they can't find a contractor willing to build over the water, their architect leaves unexpectedly and the costs turn out much higher than expected. To make matters worse, the neighbours aren't happy about such a radical sight in their traditional community. As they begin to compromise, Kevin wonders if the couple's dreams will ever be realised.
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel 4
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Cast: Kevin McCloud
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First Air Date: Apr 29, 1999
Last Air date: Oct 30, 2024
Season: 25 Season
Episode: 236 Episode
Runtime: 45 minutes
IMDb: 7.10/10 by 47.00 users
Popularity: 56.855
Language: English
Keyword : house, architecture
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Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland
The Computer Cut House, Herefordshire
The Glass Cubes House
The Thames Boathouse
The Derelict Water Tower
The Edwardian Artist's Studio
Isle of Skye: The Larch-Clad House
London: The Joinery Workshop
The Tree House: Revisited
The Disco Home: Revisited
The Large Timber-Framed Barn: Revisited
The Co-Op: 2nd Revisiting