Grand Designs
Season 12 Episode 4 - The Thames Boathouse
Kevin McCloud follows Lysette and Nigel Offley, who are knocking down an old Thames boathouse and constructing a cutting-edge home in its place. Taking inspiration from the river itself, they have designed a building of waves and curves with a huge glass porthole for a roof light. But problems begin almost from the start, as they can't find a contractor willing to build over the water, their architect leaves unexpectedly and the costs turn out much higher than expected. To make matters worse, the neighbours aren't happy about such a radical sight in their traditional community. As they begin to compromise, Kevin wonders if the couple's dreams will ever be realised.
Episodes in Season 12
Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland
45 min
The Computer Cut House, Herefordshire
45 min
The Glass Cubes House
45 min
The Thames Boathouse
45 min
The Derelict Water Tower
45 min
The Edwardian Artist's Studio
45 min
Isle of Skye: The Larch-Clad House
45 min
London: The Joinery Workshop
45 min
The Tree House: Revisited
45 min
The Disco Home: Revisited
45 min
The Large Timber-Framed Barn: Revisited
45 min
The Co-Op: 2nd Revisiting
45 min
