An uphill journey to a minimalist marvel
June 9, 2023 8:04 am Comments Off on An uphill journey to a minimalist marvelGrand Designs: The Streets showed the journey of Tom and Lori who decided on a slower pace of life after... View Article
Author Archives for Jason Podesta
An ideal arrangement?
June 2, 2023 6:00 am Comments Off on An ideal arrangement?Jane and Richard have one of the most unique arrangements seen on Grand Designs: The Streets. The couple built a... View Article
The Secret Garden Flat wins the Don’t Move, Improve! 2023 award
May 31, 2023 9:54 am Comments Off on The Secret Garden Flat wins the Don’t Move, Improve! 2023 awardThe Secret Garden Flat was created with the intent that architect Nic Howett and his family needed more space in... View Article
A subterranean first for Grand Designs: The Streets
May 23, 2023 10:00 pm Comments Off on A subterranean first for Grand Designs: The StreetsIn the second episode of Grand Designs: The Streets, Kevin returns to the Oxfordshire self and custom-build site Graven Hill... View Article
10 best selling corner bookcases
May 23, 2023 8:08 am Comments Off on 10 best selling corner bookcasesCorner bookcases are fantastic at gifting your home more space in an unused nook. The furniture is also versatile as... View Article
Meet the new Grand Designs: The Streets residents
May 18, 2023 1:29 pm Comments Off on Meet the new Grand Designs: The Streets residentsGrand Designs: The Streets has returned for a new series, with Kevin McCloud meeting Nicola and Gareth, who wanted a... View Article
Grand Designs: The Streets returns for Series 3
May 3, 2023 1:08 pm Comments Off on Grand Designs: The Streets returns for Series 3Grand Designs: The Streets returns for Series 3 from Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 9pm on Channel 4. This time... View Article
The Don’t Move, Improve! awards 2023 shortlist
April 13, 2023 11:06 am Comments Off on The Don’t Move, Improve! awards 2023 shortlistThe shortlist for New London Architecture’s Don’t Move, Improve! awards 2023 has been announced, showcasing some of the best home... View Article
8 amazing warehouse conversions
March 24, 2023 3:34 pm Comments Off on 8 amazing warehouse conversionsWith wide open spaces and plenty of character, it’s easy to see the appeal of warehouse conversions, especially when executed this well...
The battle for Cloontykilla Castle
March 21, 2023 6:00 am Comments Off on The battle for Cloontykilla CastleWhat happened to Sean Simons' Grand Designs Cloontykilla Castle in Ireland? Ambition and a big budget weren't enough in the face of recession
Why I chose to have a wood burner installed
March 1, 2023 6:00 am Comments Off on Why I chose to have a wood burner installedLeanne from Northumberland on why she had a wood burning stove installed, whether it saves her money and concerns over pollution
All the homes from Grand Designs 2022
February 5, 2023 9:32 am Comments Off on All the homes from Grand Designs 2022The Grand Designs houses from 2022 had the usual obstacles to contend with as well as some trying to build... View Article
5 accessible home design projects
January 19, 2023 5:00 pm Comments Off on 5 accessible home design projectsThese accessible architecture examples all incorporate simple and elegant design solutions to cater for the specific needs of the homeowners
House Goals: inspiration for your dream home
January 19, 2023 12:49 pm Comments Off on House Goals: inspiration for your dream homeHouse Goals is the latest book by architectural writer Ruth Slavid demonstrating the value architects can bring to a renovation project
Why architectural models are becoming more popular
January 12, 2023 3:21 pm Comments Off on Why architectural models are becoming more popularArchitectural models of private residences and public buildings are becoming more popular among homeowners. But why?
Grand Designs: Living in Suburbia
January 9, 2023 4:42 pm Comments Off on Grand Designs: Living in SuburbiaGrand Designs: Living in Suburbia explores the potential of suburbia for self-builders looking for the best of both worlds
Inside Kew House – an experimental prefab
January 2, 2023 8:36 am Comments Off on Inside Kew House – an experimental prefabEngineers Tim and Jo Lucas wanted a home in London for under £500,000 when they stumbled upon a plot of... View Article
Grand Designs: Living in the City
January 1, 2023 9:00 am Comments Off on Grand Designs: Living in the CityIn Grand Designs: Living in the City, Kevin McCloud draws on 15 years of self-builds to find out how to make the most of a small plot