Grand Designs - Season 2 - Eps 1: The Regency Villa, Surrey
When Rupert and Julie bought a hilltop site in the Berkshire Downs, they were determined to build a house that would make the most of the countryside and stunning views. They turned to architecture firm Roderick James, which specialises in modern design and traditional timber craftsmanship. Together with architect Hugh McGann, they came up with a house of green oak and glass, built in an unusual cruciform (cross) shape.
About Grand Designs

Title: Grand Designs
First Air Date: 1999-04-29
Last Air Date: 2024-10-30
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.1/10 (from 50 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 26
Total Episodes: 236
Network: Channel 4
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Talkback
Synopsis
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Cast

Kevin McCloud
Host