Kevin McCloud documents the ambitious undertaking of Gwyn and Kate as they renovate and expand a grand 1920s cinema in Thorne, South Yorkshire. Lacking experience in restoration, the couple embarked on the project with considerable boldness…

Jonathan Broom and his wife Deborah have suspended their lives, driven by his ambition to construct a mansion reminiscent of the Hollywood Hills, yet nestled in the heart of north London's more rugged district. For a decade, Jonathan has be…

Kevin found himself meeting Martin and Kae Walker, a couple with a singular vision: to construct a family home of exceptional character, drawn from the design of a monumental farm shed.

The loss of three limbs in Afghanistan irrevocably altered Jon’s life. He now envisions a home designed for complete independence, though the innovative plans are proving costly. Marine Captain Jon's world shifted the moment he stepped on a…

In Strathaven, Scotland, Kevin encounters flying instructor Colin Mackinnon and trapeze artist Marta Briongos, and the extraordinary metal home they are constructing adjacent to their own airfield. Few in Britain possess the privilege of ow…

Since relocating to the UK with her husband Nigel, Tamayo Hussey has felt a persistent longing for Japan. To ease their homesickness, they have embarked on a project to convert a forester's lodge into a traditional Japanese home, complete w…

Ben and Rachel Hammond, seeking a distinctive home for themselves and their young daughters, Lola and Sylva, spent a year searching London. Their quest culminated in a house situated on an exceptionally unusual plot, nestled deep within the…

Kevin McCabe stands as the foremost contemporary practitioner of cob building – coaxing homes from the earth with his own hands. Yet, his ambition extends beyond a simple dwelling; he envisions a cob castle. Furthermore, this monumental …

Michael and Phil, seasoned city dwellers, have traded London's bustle for the quiet of the countryside, embarking on a new life centered around a farm, a microbrewery, and a sprawling, contemporary farmhouse. Formerly residents of a Soho…

Kevin recounts the story of an audacious modernist dwelling nestled in the Andalucian hills of southern Spain. A decade ago, Gil and Hillary Briffa chose to retire to southern Spain. Opting against the coastal developments around Malaga,…

Six years prior, Lucie Fairweather and Nat McBride embarked on the construction of an affordable eco-home in Woodbridge, envisioning a future for themselves and their two young children. Yet, their endeavor proved to be about more than just…