Author Archives for Jason Podesta

Church conversions on Grand Designs

3 amazing church conversions

December 20, 2022 2:42 pm Published by Comments Off on 3 amazing church conversions

These church conversions and transformed buildings of worship, one of which featured on Grand Designs, are now impressive contemporary homes


Small corner sofa from Dunelm

5 compact corner sofas

December 9, 2022 11:09 am Published by Comments Off on 5 compact corner sofas

Small corner sofas can help you maximise space in an open-plan apartment, or create a cosy nook in a snug or cinema room


Grand Designs House of the Year 2022: Red Brick House

Red House wins RIBA House of the Year

December 8, 2022 1:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Red House wins RIBA House of the Year

RIBA House of the Year 2022 winner is The Red House in Dorset, a playful red-brick build with bright green eaves and window frames


Surbiton Springs from Grand Designs House of the Year

House of the Year 2022: The shortlist

December 1, 2022 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on House of the Year 2022: The shortlist

Find the Grand Designs House of the Year 2022 shortlist here as each potential RIBA award winner is revealed on Channel 4


5 pioneering self-builds

November 30, 2022 10:00 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 pioneering self-builds

These pioneering self-builds from Grand Designs House of the Year include Surbiton Springs, Peeking House and Mountain View


Terraced houses in London

What is the ECO+ scheme?

November 29, 2022 1:08 pm Published by Comments Off on What is the ECO+ scheme?

The ECO+ scheme is the latest government initiative to improve insulation in homes across the UK - but what is it, and who qualifies?


Grand Designs House of the Year: The Den

5 incredible transformation projects

November 24, 2022 12:11 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 incredible transformation projects

These five incredible home transformations from Grand Designs House of the Year 2022 are all vying for the RIBA House of the Year 2022 award


Revisiting the Devon eco barn 20 years on

November 9, 2022 9:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Revisiting the Devon eco barn 20 years on

Sue and Martin's Grand Designs Devon barn conversions became the longest running Grand Designs project ever, taking 20 years to complete


statement wooden floor lamp with steam bent wooden decorative lampshade

10 statement lamps to brighten your space

November 7, 2022 5:42 pm Published by Comments Off on 10 statement lamps to brighten your space

Whether you're looking for a bold table lamp, floor lamp or something worthy of a Grand Designs house, these statement lamps add a focal point


Kevin McCloud at Grand Designs Live at NEC Birmingham in October 2022

Kevin McCloud on 25 years of standing in mud

October 7, 2022 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Kevin McCloud on 25 years of standing in mud

Kevin McCloud takes to the stage at Grand Designs Live to share behind-the-scenes tales from 25 years spent filming on building sites


Box clever

July 11, 2019 10:07 am Published by Comments Off on Box clever

I’ve always had a soft spot for this project,’ said Kevin McCloud when he stamped his seal of approval on... View Article