Grand Designs: Australia

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season

Grand Designs: Australia is a television series that showcases some of the most unique and innovative home design projects in the country. The show is a spin-off of the highly acclaimed British series, Grand Designs, and has been airing on LifeStyle from since 2010.

Each episode of Grand Designs: Australia follows the journey of a different individual or family as they embark on an ambitious project to build their dream home. The show offers viewers incredible insight into the whole building process, from the initial planning and design stages to the actual construction process itself.

One of the unique aspects of Grand Designs: Australia is the focus on sustainable and eco-friendly home design. Many of the projects featured on the show incorporate features such as solar power, rainwater harvesting, and passive heating and cooling systems. This focus on sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant in Australia as people become more aware of the impact that their homes have on the environment.

Throughout each episode, host Peter Maddison provides insightful commentary and interviews with the homeowners, architects, and builders involved in the project. Maddison’s extensive knowledge of architecture and design, as well as his easygoing nature, make him the perfect host for this show.

Each project featured on Grand Designs: Australia is unique and often challenging in its own way. From homes built on steep and difficult terrain, to challenging city builds, the show has featured a wide range of different design challenges. Many of the homeowners featured on the show have had to overcome significant obstacles along the way, making for an exciting and inspiring viewing experience.

One of the elements that makes Grand Designs: Australia so compelling is the incredibly high quality of the homes featured on the show. The attention to detail, creativity, and sheer scale of some of the projects is truly awe-inspiring. From multi-level eco-friendly homes to stunning mountain retreats, the show never fails to amaze with the incredible architecture and design.

Another interesting feature of the show is the fact that viewers are able to follow each project over an extended period of time. Rather than just seeing the finished product, viewers are able to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges involved in each project and the journey that the homeowners have taken to get there.

Overall, Grand Designs: Australia is an incredibly engaging and informative show that offers a unique look into the fascinating world of home design and construction. With its focus on sustainability, innovation, and creativity, the show is sure to inspire anyone interested in architecture or design. Whether you are a homeowner looking to undertake a building project of your own, or just someone looking for some inspiration, Grand Designs: Australia is definitely worth a watch.

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Seasons
Dynyrnne Curved House
10. Dynyrnne Curved House
 
In a hilly suburb, self-described hippies build on a steep, thin sliver of land.
King Island Whale Tail House
9. King Island Whale Tail House
 
Relocating from one end of Australia to the other, a couple builds a house on King Island.
Hunters Hill Textural House
8. Hunters Hill Textural House
 
A family takes the unusual step of knocking down their house to build a smaller one.
Ilford Sheep Station
7. Ilford Sheep Station
 
Doctors from Sydney buy a sheep farm in New South Wales as an escape from hectic jobs.
Forest Lodge Eco House
6. Forest Lodge Eco House
 
Solar tubes and an insulating roof garden are part of a sustainable house in Forest Lodge.
Richmond Inner City
5. Richmond Inner City
 
Planning a new home, a couple has nearly-opposite views about its proposed features.
Hornsby Heights Adobe
4. Hornsby Heights Adobe
 
A couple builds a hand-crafted, adobe-style home with clay walls in the suburbs of Sydney.
Torrens Park Modern Mansion
3. Torrens Park Modern Mansion
 
Hotel owners construct a mansion getaway featuring an elliptical bathroom and home theater.
South Melbourne Brick House
2. South Melbourne Brick House
 
A builder who has spent 20 years constructing others' dream homes finally plans his own.
Inverloch Sand Dune House
1. Inverloch Sand Dune House
 
City slickers opt for a simpler lifestyle on 19 windswept acres near the coast of Victoria.
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  • Premiere Date
    June 16, 2013