Chris encounters builder Steve Sygrove, who is set on constructing a vibrant and intricate American Gothic home nestled in the Titirangi bush. As a fifth-generation builder, Steve, along with his wife Chrissy, has a deep appreciation for all things beautiful, floral, and pink. Their distinctive creation, located near Auckland, showcases a handcrafted American Gothic design featuring elaborate elements such as a Juliette balcony, spandrels, a horseshoe window, lacework valences, and fabric-covered interior walls. Steve is determined to challenge the bureaucratic obstacles that hinder his artistic expression, seeing this remarkable project as his crowning achievement.
Show
Grand Designs New Zealand
Episode
S01E04
Air Date
Oct 25, 2015