Kevin McCloud visits Lysette and Nigel Offley as they embark on a project to replace an old boathouse along the Thames with a modern home. Inspired by the river's natural flow, they've envisioned a design featuring waves and curves, complete with a large glass porthole for a skylight. However, challenges arise quickly; they struggle to find a contractor willing to work over water, their architect departs unexpectedly, and expenses soar beyond their budget. To complicate things further, their neighbors are resistant to such a bold change in their traditional neighborhood. As the couple starts to make concessions, Kevin questions whether their vision can truly come to life.
Show
Grand Designs
Episode
S12E04
Air Date
Oct 10, 2012
Season 12 Episodes
S12E01
Cloontykilla Castle, Ireland
S12E02
The Computer Cut House, Herefordshire
S12E03
The Glass Cubes House
S12E04
The Thames Boathouse
S12E05
The Derelict Water Tower
S12E06
The Edwardian Artist's Studio
S12E07
Isle of Skye: The Larch-Clad House
S12E08
London: The Joinery Workshop
S12E09
The Tree House: Revisited
S12E10
The Disco Home: Revisited
S12E11
The Large Timber-Framed Barn: Revisited
S12E12
The Co-Op: 2nd Revisiting