Kevin McCloud Revisits the "Perfect House" 4 Years Later | Grand Designs

[@Channel4Homes]

Where would you build YOUR dream house?! Watch FULL EPISODES: bit.ly/2HPRuzz

[@arjeliomas]

@ancient of daze - The neighbors would be quiet. Until they attacked, maybe.

[@Haarslevx]

Near a lake. A house that looks like the Amityville 1979 movie house.

[@vonteflon]

This is the only Grand Designs episode I can remember where the woman didn’t mysteriously get pregnant shortly after Kev’s visit.

[@captainman2clever351]

Lol, this tickled me.

[@ovihaliuc5884]

Those smooches surely got her pregnant this time around 🤣

[@catgrrrl5666]

😂👍

[@lolazal1]

🤣

[@LeifCoffield]

he knew he could get away with it with this one

[@juxtarepublic6106]

Made a point of watching Grand Designs each week back in the day. This is a great house.... I remember this episode, the access, the trucks, the build... Note to self.... Watch this episode in it's entirety again....

[@winelord]

My favourite episode

[@jonjuliecat]

Nice to know David Iredale is still going strong aged 94.

[@craigtalbot607]

20 years ago, I would’ve HATED this house, but the older I get, the more I appreciate the Windows and the simplicity of the floor plan! Today, I would live in it - and LOVE it!!!

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Interesting. 30 years ago in my twenties I would have loved that house but now I would pay serious money not to have to live in an uninviting, cold place like that.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 you'd want to be payed not to live there? Also I get cold and uninviting feel with quite a number of modern buildings, this one however just isn't cold and lifeless and definitely not uninviting, what you said is just a lie.

[@animallover4955]

It hasn’t aged, looks fantastic

[@tribalstrengthacademy3777]

What an extraordinary couple. I absolutely love what the have done with their home and the colours they have used. Totally awesome

[@deborahduthie4519]

A work of Art filled with fantastic works of Art. Absolutely Fabulous. The own David is like Dauber. Adding to his Art to please the experience more.

[@re-unbox896]

Hats off to the bloke, he is very talented!

[@andreaandrea6716]

(2:48) What a fantastic sculpture!!!! Wow. It's stunning ... and so beautifully framed! The 'frame' is what makes it pop. That is really impressive. Bravo.

[@reneesmith695]

Gorgeous house...timeless! Excellent blank slate for the artwork!

[@okgo8315]

My brother and i made that beautiful coffee table at 00.48secs. 60 years ago, at my fathers caravan factory in Walton on Thames just 3 or 4 miles away from this wonderful Huf House in Sxxxxx xxxxs rd., Weybridge UK. After all these years i recognised it immediately because, as teenagers, we mades it for our parents house in closeby Woking. We would get offcuts or timber with defects from a chap who made this style of table, and this beautiful piece has a hole in it, so he gave it to us. Makes me very proud to see it appreciated and in this fab house.👍👍🇬🇧 Edit...... anyone know where the coffee table is now??

[@pacovl46]

That gentleman is such a gifted artist! I love the Klimt version of his wife! 🙂 And that fish sculpture is just amazing!

[@Prieze868]

Grey darkness unassuming and not pretentious

[@Magical_Makeup_UK]

I loved that one too

[@Marc-uw4lw]

I believe this is the house where, after completing the build in just days, the builders were cleaning their vans. I’ve never forgotten that detail.

[@cozyfoxtrot5095]

what

[@dinsdaleblue]

Yeah, I think Gus Frings hired them for his little project.

[@quiltygal6981]

Yes. They were on time to start, had to wait for the English to deliver something but still finished early ( I think they wanted to get back to Germany for a soccer match?) every tool was cleaned and put away in its place in the immaculate truck. I remember the episode because of that.

[@normanboyes4983]

Me too - when I see the health hazards that UK tradesmen drive around I often think back to this episode.😉

[@Erin-Thor]

Awe! I love that et statue at their entrance! I want one!

[@christopherdean1326]

The thing that always got me when I watched "Grand Designs", was how (in my opinion at least) few if any of the finished places looked like "homes". They were undoubtedly residential buildings, or houses, but few of them looked like "homes", where people actually lived. No books or magazines lying on the tables, seating almost untouched by human arses, no coats hanging up, or boots left by the door. I realise that a lot of people are inherently tidier than me (which is a fairly low bar!) but there never seemed to be any evidence of anyone actually living in these places.

[@Misstressofdons]

I think that too, but then I realised that people must tidy their homes before receiving visitors. That's what I certainly do, it would stand to reason people being visited by camera crews etc would do the same.

[@DCMutE27]

I mean no offence but do you seriously think that the producers of the program would leave the houses as they are lived in? It's an architecture program. In the same way that no house up for sale, where they are trying to present the building in the best possible way, would left 'as is'. The owners aren't selling the house but the producers of the program are 'selling' the house, to the viewer.

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

And they manage to get finance straightafters

[@christopherdean1326]

@@DCMutE27 Of course they would tidy up before the camera crew arrived, but there is a difference between "tidying up" and "removing all evidence that anyone actually lives here".

[@Whom1337]

only a handful looked welcoming and warm

[@anelectrician]

One of the best GDs I've watched.

[@D97mgtow]

The amount of light that gets in that house is bound to do you good. At least with so much glass around you won’t feel so enclosed, there’s a sense of space around you too. There’s one of these houses in my town and I must admit I love it

[@TheRainmannnn]

For some reason, the position of the TV makes me so uncomfortable. It blocks the view to the garden which in turn takes so much of the wow-effect away when you enter the main living space.

[@pushthetempo2]

I bet they only watch it for the 6pm news and countdown. And for the grandkids to watch netflix

[@jazzmancoltrane]

The episode that got me into Grand Designs. Will always treasure the memory

[@rufdymond]

I've been lucky enough to visit someone who lived in a Huf house...I was the most awesome house I've ever been in...if I could I'd love to live in one someday.

[@ChristophersMum]

Fantastic...loved that episode...thanking you for bringing it back to mind.😁

[@PrinceSomorin]

Please does anyone still have a link to the original build? Thanks.

[@HistoricHomePlans]

Such a nice couple and what wonderful art! I sure wish I could visit them. The place has a great atmosphere.

[@Masood1810]

Can we have a new video of the same house in 2021 please? It'll be a delight to see it age.

[@inflationistransitory]

And talk about how it performs, how it has degraded and any rectifications it has needed

[@laszlokaestner5766]

David is fantastically gifted, bravo!

[@svirdi422]

I'd say one of the best. But I believe the artists has put the magic into it plus bringing the outside nature with those big windows. Office/home. Amazing

[@janetclaireSays]

The host doesn't seem to get the house. I think it's gorgeous in its functionality and use of light and the homeowners have added to that with their gorgeous artwork - artwork that is enhanced by the design of the house itself. I don't see "rigidity" here at all.

[@ChrisDuffy_82]

There is definitely a room of David’s still life paintings of his mrs in there.

[@jamesbaker9677]

'A giant licorice allsort" lol.

[@ohidontknow1061]

I hope that I have the energy and drive to take on such a project at that age.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

And money.

[@ohidontknow1061]

@@tooyoungtobeold8756 Yes, that too.

[@taffythegreat1986]

Fair does, Those coloured shapes compliments the house.

[@radhikaarumugam5330]

AAnd 4 yrs later I m watching this!!

[@mactek6033]

Is this about their house or their art collection?

[@dcthomas8959]

Oh dear. You've missed the point. The house is a work of art which houses more art. You're welcome.

[@WulfricTheBlack]

I guess I miss understood the intended content of the video. I thought it was going to be about the house instead of the incredible artwork

[@boogiedownbronx73]

18 years later are they still alive?

[@ciarandevine8622]

Sadly both of them have been eaten by bears.

[@BlackRain_]

@@ciarandevine8622 Libertarian bears or gay bears?

[@ciarandevine8622]

@@BlackRain_ I'm not sure using these categories, but its a safe bet to blame the straight white male polar bears.

[@BlackRain_]

@@ciarandevine8622 Of course. Always the safest bet is to blame the straight white male bears. Easy target and they're too busy making money and building a future to notice the accusations.

[@charpnatl]

It’s a joy to see creative people creating things.

[@thomastom888]

My perfect dream home Wonderful and tastefully done Just amazing 👏

[@Scampi95]

I love how the doorbell went off in the same key as the music!

[@davidottley2739]

I love that you noticed that. I had no idea... People's different talents fascinate me!

[@Prieze868]

Yes agree you could probably do that cause it pretty custom there are made to Precision and amazing houses

[@iainv4092]

Rest in peace to the gent. Looked a wonderful Artist

[@markstoyle2244]

I have watched many of these programmes and i cannot remember one that i thought was any good, they all look like an office block in the middle of a field.

[@lindahl458]

LOVE that fish sculpture!

[@abuhamza1970]

Definitely my favourite episode

[@nt7863]

All I can think about is a can of Studio Line hairspray from the 1980’s

[@naomicoward4687]

Stunning, love it.

[@micheletotton9342]

One of my favourite homes on Grand Designs

[@markwebster243]

Have to agree this and the one where the male partner passed away just before the construction was about to start and she managed it on her own in budget.

[@HyveMediaGroup]

Rest in peace David! ❤❤❤ The original episode is what got me hooked on Grand Design and I'm hoping to contact Huf Haus and try expanding them to Kenya as that's where I've relocated to and this country has some of the most amazing views and ecosystems that would be fitting of such a house. You and your passion changed my life you beautiful man!

[@juneallan4903]

A lot of builds on t.v make it sound like the build can be done asap.lot of people don't realise the prep that goes into a build months/years before a build starts.

[@doublej3313]

Just love this house love it

[@Striker-ft5xo]

1:29 ahhh i got jump scared

[@sammy4102]

thank you for the warning. I was almost at that timestamp when I read your comment, you saved my phone from being thrown. thank you good person

[@gisaguimaraes9897]

This is not a house but a wonderful arts museum.

[@harimadhavan1712]

Love that sculpture and a nice couple also👍🏾

[@solidoperative]

Any one know what the music is at 3:34 ?

[@jody024]

A fine build indeed.

[@cottoncandy4486]

Love this house, not keen on some of the colours. But have to admit the guy is a great artist. Not my taste but very good.

[@saa82vik]

I think in its general shape and use of space the architecture is redolent of a kind of Balinese style with a smattering of traditional Japanese features in it: The airy and open spaces, generous proportions and the use of wood in construction ... this explains the unyielding glamor.

[@loislee4638]

German design at it's best. I've always loved this house and the combination of furniture, artwork and sculptures makes it truly unique. The garden is an absolute delight. Lovely, lovely home.

[@markmooch]

I’m a fan of the art and the prefab house.

[@elizabethwiltshire715]

Love the art!

[@bruceseaman6592]

The perfect house is the house I grew up in,sadly I dont own it

[@michelhedley1805]

This is a classic. The German builders navigated their way to the house site and arrived on time, but not the two British crane drivers who both got lost and were late.

[@MaceWinduDuHuen]

Had one standing in the parallel street where i grew up

[@anelectrician]

Such a talented couple 👍🏿

[@eddieandrews3335]

Expecting Thunderbird 1 to pop out of the hanger door roof

[@daraxiong19]

Beautiful home.

[@korpakukac]

That house and interior decor screams PRETENTIOUS

[@peterherrington3300]

I disagree. I don't think they are pretending to be anything , I think that's actually how they actually are. Certainly not one of my favourites

[@14220129187432]

This house is currently for sale: 749.000 Euro

[@EenMagnetron]

Honestly, that price is not too bad

[@wolfgangselle4307]

That’s German quality work ... I like this company but it’s not for my wallet

[@Prieze868]

Well said likewise 500000 pounds of the actual house be truck time but Precision made they're not for the lower middle class

[@j.4941]

When was this house presented the first time? Anyone happen to know the episode #?

[@pumpkin1901]

Try Season 4 episode 2 - on Dailymotion

[@pumpkin1901]

That would be 15 year ago

[@thetonetosser]

2003

[@deborahduthie4519]

When you get it right, there is nothing to change 🏡

[@sandradearias198]

I wonder how many birds smash into those large windows during the day, since everything around is pure nature.

[@sf7862]

1.03 bottom right of th red rectangle , u missed abit

[@eleasemeyer8323]

I LOVE the Huf house

[@brucetownsend691]

Silly commentary at times but a wonderful house which creates both a perfect gallery and a beautiful place to be. It’s Modernism at its best.

[@robertw.1499]

Love the ET 🤪

[@100musicplaylists3]

A massive improvement on this design would be to make the middle section a single story flat roof garden with wooden beams and ivy for dappled shade. It would be incredibly simple cheap and easy for anyone to build with a flat central roof garden since the shape of the whole building would simply be two tall garden sheds connected by a single story oblong in the middle. The two roofs could also be living flower and grass roofs.

[@Barnett.Lucien]

Beautiful

[@wendyraymond1751]

So lovely x thanku x love an god bless x

[@newhappiness4410]

Beautiful house but I would’ve changed the black beams for recycled wooden beams

[@1986verity]

Do I have some mental problem? Because seeing this remind me of Clockwork Orange

[@rosebud679]

Now that you mention it...

[@VancouverVortex]

Looks just like my neighbours 1960s post and bean back when I was a kid. Nostalgic. Super retro and nothing new here. Must be very nice to be wealthy and own a detached house somewhere.

[@jonny7491]

Didn’t really visit the house did we.

[@helenbrown7440]

Take a shot every time that poor woman gets interrupted

[@gazog1]

Finally got a flat screen tv....yay.......lol

[@MrMarkhall1]

Huf houses do look fantastic, but I prefer some wood and masonry.

[@leonelmartyns3406]

E eu aqui.....com meio saco de cimento e alguns tijolos velhos sonhando.....

[@natanova-1314]

Could smb direct me to the original version please?

[@browngirl9746]

My dream house would overlook Lake Wakatipu

[@Savantjazzcollective]

nah Lake Pukaki mate, lol

[@browngirl9746]

@@Savantjazzcollective I'll have to see for myself if Pukaki will make me cry, like Wakatipu did.

[@Savantjazzcollective]

@@browngirl9746 pukaki is on the same route south past all the lakes. It has mount cook the highest mountain behind it and no houses in sight.

[@browngirl9746]

@@Savantjazzcollective thanks for the tip. Are you a New Zealander? I'm seriously considering relocating to NZ and am dreaming of a house overlooking a lake. I need to go back and see Lake Pukaki, this time round.

[@Savantjazzcollective]

@@browngirl9746 yeah I am, If you want to build next a lake then wakatipu is very expensive. Many other lakes such wanaka or tekapo are more affordable. But if you can, then go for it, its beautiful there around queenstown though

[@theecastine21]

I like the first soda it wAs more modern now they making it look their age

[@heliotropezzz333]

Not my perfect house. You have to go back in history for that.

[@teddyli4763]

Was this in 1992

[@nenehyung3644]

I like to watch grand design

[@BlueNeahno]

Still the best house on Grand designs.

[@volundrfrey896]

Well, the coffee table was nice...

[@okgo8315]

My brother and i made that coffee table in the 1960's.... about 3 or 4 miles away from this wonderful house. God knows how it got here but i remember every square cm. of it because we made it for our parents house.👍🇬🇧

[@10XRIEL]

So beautiful

[@andycochrane4131]

Welcome! Now don’t touch anything.

[@VenusEarthAngel1010]

This is my perfect house. Are they still living there? ❤️💛💙

[@14220129187432]

The house is currently for sale

[@pushthetempo2]

Covid?

[@DGT73]

I bet it’s bitch to heat/cool especially with current energy prices. Been to so many architect designed properties with insane heat losses

[@waheedrahman4923]

I love that TV, if you'rere going to build a new house I guess you'd also want a new TV.

[@sanjuansteve]

No solar panels?

[@markwebster243]

Think most of them are underfloor heating.

[@sanjuansteve]

@@markwebster243 Photovoltaic solar panels make electricity. Solar power should be used for all of the electrical consumption of the house plus any electric vehicles, including powering any underfloor heating system.