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S1 E3 Episode 3

Instructional & Educational

TV-PG

29m

Jun 3, 2014

The upside-down house reaches a critical stage as £93,000-worth of windows are craned into place. But the project is left reeling when one of its driving forces is taken ill.

Season 1, 15 Episodes

season 1 (15 episodes)

Architect Chris Loyn gets to grips with a budget-busting, upside-down house near Cardiff. Elsewhere, David Blaikie is working on a two-story extension for a family in Edinburgh.

Architect Chris Loyn gets to grips with an amazing upside-down house near Cardiff. But a disagreement over the kitchen threatens to bring conflict to the build.

The upside-down house reaches a critical stage as £93,000-worth of windows are craned into place. But the project is left reeling when one of its driving forces is taken ill.

In Dunblane, a dilapidated old mill is being restored to its former glory. But there's bad news in store for homeowner Darren when the building inspector pays a visit to the site.

In the New Forest, a couple knocks down their old house to make room for a stunning new build. But will it measure up to its beautiful surroundings and their expectations?

In Radlett, Hertfordshire, local architect Bob Thompson tackles the design of a new extension to a 1950s house. Will client David be able to deal with the responsibility?

Dorset architects Laurence Bowen and Paul Robinson push ahead with their pioneering factory-built house. But will a major winter storm hamper their plans?

Architect Paul Robinson, his client Marcus, and builder Barry Bacon make a visit to the German factory where Marcus's state-of-the-art home is now on the production line.

In Edinburgh, architect David Blaikie is overseeing an unusual, but very important project, for his client Angelica who has MS - installing a set of £100,000 hydraulic steps.

In the New Forest, architect Wendy Perring is taking on the build of a new cottage on a small site. She has to use every trick in the book to make it into a living space.

In Cardiff, architect Dan Benham is designing an amazing £1.5 million family home. Will the stresses between the architect and client threaten to derail the project?

In Stirlingshire, Bobby Halliday's ambitious ten-house farmsteading development in the shadow of Stirling Castle continues through the depths of winter.

Near Edinburgh, Christopher Dinnis and Carolyn Whiteford work with a family to gain planning permission to convert an old silversmith's into a family home.

In Scotland, David Blaikie grapples with a modern extension that will double the size of an old railway station, making it a dream home for a young family.

In Dorset, Paul Robinson and Laurence Bowen design a state-of-the-art house. But the horrific weather and complicated nature of the build threatens to derail the whole project.

Details

Building Dream Homes

Instructional & Educational

TV-PG

1 Season

29m

This series meets eight architectural firms working in different parts of the country and discovers what it takes to transform clients' high hopes, big dreams, and tight budgets into beautiful homes that are fit for purpose.

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