Grand Designs: House of the Year

Grand Designs: House of the Year

Grand Designs: House of the Year

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Grand Designs: House of the Year

2015- 2025

8 Seasons

32 Episodes

6.8(4 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

Every year the Royal Institute of British Architects looks for the best new home in Britain, and this time Grand Designs is along for the ride

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3 members

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Kevin McCloud

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Kevin McCloud

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Damion Burrows

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Damion Burrows

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Natasha Huq

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