The Art of Architecture

Grand Designs Live

2008

Having spent the best part of 10 years talking about buildings, getting excited about new technologies and materials, plus critiquing the emotional journey of more than 50 Grand Designers – finally, it's time to turn the tables on Kevin McCloud's traditional role and watch him build his own house. But, clearly it won't be that straightforward...

Kevin McCloud and the Big Town Plan

2008

Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.

Dreaming The Impossible: Unbuilt Britain

2013

The fascinating and dramatic stories behind some of the grandest designs never built.

Grand Designs Finland

2022

Under the leadership of architect Samppa Lappalainen, we follow the passion projects of house builders from the beginning, from the design table through construction stages and challenges to the finished dream home. Where did the old dreams start and what kind of work must be done to fulfill the dreams? And was all the hard work worth it?

Futuropolis: Mapping the City of Tomorrow

2018

Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.

Secrets of Britain

2014

The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.

Une Maison, Un Artiste

2013

If We Built It Today

2019

They are some of the world’s all-time greatest building projects. Most have stood the test of time, but with today’s technology, could they be duplicated and done better?