Grand Designs Australia on ABC and ABC iview S11E7 – How do you take a rundown Victorian terrace in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, and transform it into a home brimming with bold colours and character?
That’s the challenge couple Anna and Celeste have given their architect Dean, who was briefed to design a home that is an extension of their animated personalities, while also celebrating their relationship in a city that embraces the LGBTQIA+ community.
The challenges begin from the start with narrow back lane access meaning the delicate site demolition is a painfully slow process, taking twice as long as originally estimated. However, the headline grabbing feature of the home are two proud very pink pavilions that will ensure the house stands out from the crowd. But will they be able to choose a shade of pink that doesn’t cause a stink with the neighbours?
After 12 months, Anna and Celste have a home that is strait laced at the front but lets loose at the back. A mixture of blues, yellows and reds form a vibrant colourful cacophony, interspersed with brick, stone and wood to bring some calm to the party. Will they find that balance between vibrant celebration and homely harmony? Designing a house with no white walls is one thing, but living in it is an entirely different matter.
Production credits:
Grand Designs Australia is produced by Fremantle Australia for ABC. Head of Unscripted: Josie Mason Campbell. Supervising Executive Producer: Brooke Bayvel. Executive Producer: Michael Collett. ABC Commissioning Editor, Factual: Jo Chichester. ABC Head of Factual: Susie Jones. ABC Head of Screen Content: Jennifer Collins. International Distribution: Fremantle Distribution.
Grand Designs Australia on ABC and ABC iview – Thursday 21 November at 8.00pm
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Grand Designs Australia on ABC and ABC iview S11E7
