Grand Designs Australia
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Reality television program |
Grand Designs Australia is an Australian adaptation of the British television program Grand Designs, highlighting bespoke home constructions and the obstacles encountered during their development. The show initially broadcast on Lifestyle, with architect Peter Maddison serving as the presenter.
In October 2022, Foxtel announced a renewal for a tenth season at their 2023 upfronts, which was divided into two segments and originally intended to be the concluding season. Nevertheless, by March 2023, the ABC acquired the series. During ABC’s 2024 upfronts, it was revealed that Anthony Burke would succeed Maddison as host. Furthermore, a related series entitled Grand Designs Transformations, concentrating on renovation projects rather than new constructions, was commissioned with Burke and Yasmine Ghoniem as co-hosts. This spin-off debuted on 4 January 2024.
It was confirmed in September 2024 that the series would return on 10 October 2024, opening with a special episode featuring both Anthony Burke and UK presenter Kevin McCloud.
Format
The Australian version mirrors the British format, starting with Maddison meeting clients undertaking a distinct building project, followed by a presentation of the design through CAD (Computer Aided Design) plans. As the build advances, Maddison visits the site to conduct interviews with homeowners and occasionally architects or construction supervisors. Upon project completion, he returns to discuss the clients’ experiences and any difficulties faced during construction.
Episodes and spin-offs
A two-part special titled Grand Designs Australia Revisited premiered on 15 April 2013, showcasing episodes such as Surry Hills Small House and Clovelly Modular.
Broadcast
The program has been broadcast on Channel 4 within the United Kingdom.
Exhibition
Grand Designs Australia Live held its inaugural events in Sydney in October 2011 and later in Melbourne in September 2012.
Awards
|- !scope="row"|2025 |TV Week Logies |Best Lifestyle Program |
External links
- Grand Designs Australia at TV3 New Zealand
- LifeStyle Channel page for Grand Designs Australia
- Interview: Peter Maddison on Grand Designs Australia in Australian Design Review (23 September 2010)
- Articles with short description
- Lifestyle (Australian TV channel) original programming
- 2010s Australian reality television series
- 2010 Australian television series debuts
- Television series by Fremantle (company)
- Australian television series based on British television series
- 2020s Australian reality television series