INCREDIBLE Modern Home Build Goes Millions Over Budget | Grand Designs | Channel 4 Lifestyle

Presenter Kevin McCloud follows some of Britain's most ambitious self-building projects, as intrepid individuals attempt to design and construct the home of their dreams. South Devon couple Kevin McCloud follows some of Britain's most ambitious self-building projects, as intrepid individuals attempt to design and construct the home of their dreams
Joe and Claire hope to create 'one of the greatest homes on the planet', that looks like a huge piece of art, with 34 enormous angled zinc shards. But the expensive build faces mind-boggling problems. Will the end result be worth it?

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[mraidymaddful]

As a designer myself I am seldom blown away by house designs. This completely blew my head off. From a distance, the house has echoes of Stone Henge, yet inside is homely and welcoming. 2.5 million though.

[funtihleslie]

2.5mill? I've seen mansions in la that cost in excess of 20mill and don't come close to being this good

[RECKLiNTiMES]

broooo THIS is the pinnacle of GRAND designs!!!

[ninja]

When you built what you envision, You can only admire more than you can put into words. The house is incredible despite it's crazy plan.

[sandraslate]

The hanging lights are stunning. The chandelier above the dining room table looks like candles hanging upside down. Incredible!

[TheThinkop]

I love it. Getting back to your home at night must feel like entering a bond vilain estate
As said oreviously, too bad there is a bit of disconnect from the outside when you cant open windows

[LT-zsnn]

Stunning. Even if you don’t personally like it, this is easily worth 5x what they paid for it. They could make a huge profit here

[aownixander]

It look like a modern art museum from outside

[wolfgangezeh]

When I win the lotto, I will get this plan and build same, albeit, tweaked to work with the family. I love it.

[StanslaMichael]

Everyone has their own style I guess. Definitely not something I would spend millions on. Wife didn't seem overly pleased with the kitchen, looked like it was a major point of contention, they way the husband was quiet and just nodded. The only problem with these types of homes is that if they were to sell it would only be only for a small group that finds that particular style appealing.

[davidcattin]

I've never been so torn. I want to love it, but I hate it... It is perfect for someone who needs to entertain and dazzle potential clients so they purchase whatever it is, the owner sells.

[reginamushi]

More money than Sense...I admire these young people... Brilliant Work... Beautiful Place

[macdonaldmachacha]

This episode literally brought tears to my eyes. Ive never seen anything this epic... No compromise given.. Amidst all the challenges.. (nerve wrecking) almost thought they won't finish it.. Seeing it standing in all Glory at the end.. Made me scream.. Anything is really possible if u believe

[jerrymartinez]

looks like an office complex..not a home..but oddly enough I love it

[LitteJeanie]

It is an amazing home, but I would feel a disconnect from the surrounds because you can't open the windows. In the kitchen/lounge, I think they could have had the large windows open if they had engineered it to have a central, rotating pivot at the top and bottom. That would allow you to angle them to catch or block the breeze as well. To be fair, it may still have required a central horizontal brace in the frame, but I would be happy with that if it meant I could open them.. Weirdly it looks like you can't open even the small windows in the house.
Other than that, I quite like the design all up. The interior is spacious without being domineering and cold.

[PLuMUK]

I have to question how this was passed by planners. It is undoubtedly an amazing piece of architecture, as a fan of contemporary architecture, I like it, and I am aware that planners often look favourably at such levels of design. However, in an area of such outstanding beauty it stands out so much that far from enhancing the surroundings, it dominates them. I will not say that it must ruin the view because I like the drama of it, but I imagine that many do not like what it has achieved. Kevin says looking at the view causes his blood pressure to drop, but there must be a lot who see this monolithic metal giant as part of the view and whose blood pressure rises.

I do not think that the owner made a very good attempt to justify the price of the kitchen...

[Turkleton]

Love it. The windows are sleek. I love how Kevin just can’t worry these people with money. Kevin loves to chat money. This guy just earns money at such a rate that there’s no need to sell a Ferrari to fund the build. He’s probably building a ski chalet in Courchevel 1850 next. Good luck to them.

[StyleViewStudio]

Aside from the architecture and the cost - WHAT exactly is the point of this structure again.?
What is its footprint?
Is it sustainable?
Not knowing the answer - this structure is a ode to the huge ego of the owner. Beauty is only in the eyes of the beholder...And this beholder - just doesn't see it...

[gbevis]

I LOVE THIS HOUSE MORE THAN ANYTHING THAT HAS BEEN ON GD

[PeteLogan]

It's like a giant waiting room in a hospital.