Grand Designs

Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.

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They are some of the world’s all-time greatest building projects. Most have stood the test of time, but with today’s technology, could they be duplicated and done better?

The fascinating and dramatic stories behind some of the grandest designs never built.

Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.

Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.

Une Maison, Un Artiste

Kevin McCloud presents Grand Designs Abroad. The stakes are higher, the risks are multiplied, and the ambition - to build your dream home in the perfect European location - is greater than ever.

Nachhaltige Architektur

Volavky a predátoři

Personal reflections on the best of 20th Century architecture.

An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.

The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.

Writer and journalist Ian Nairn presents a series of travels, examining architecture and culture across Europe.

Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.

Take a peek inside some of the country's most stunning properties, as three judges travel the length and breadth of the nation in search of Scotland's Home of the Year. Architect Michael Angus, interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones, and lifestyle blogger Kate Spiers will visit some truly unique homes over the course of the series, looking for stand-out design and impressive interiors. From Arran to Aberdeen and Boat of Garten to Coupar Angus, there's a vast array of property styles to consider, from renovated period farmhouses to innovative contemporary builds. The regional heats take place over seven 30-minute episodes, building to the one-hour final in which Scotland's Home of the Year is decided.

Le Long de la Muraille de Chine

Our First Home's Goran Paladin and award-winning architect Ken Crosson are from two different worlds, yet they're united on a quest to discover the quintessential New Zealand home.

This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories behind iconic landmarks; discovers the hidden heroes behind the epic constructions; and finds out how the incredible advances made by the Victorians forged the world we live in today.