Grand Designs Australia - Season 2 - Eps 8: Yellingbo Artist's House
Art teacher and sculptor Laurie Smith and his wife Renee Hoareau, a trained artist turned web designer, are both zealous art lovers; so joy of joys when, after years of searching they found the ideal block to create their ‘sculpture in space’. It’s almost as if this picturesque piece of Victoria, with its red alluvial soil, was designed especially for their new dream home. Their vision is to create a sort of domestic gallery that will inspire both inside and out. A modernist cube shaped construction of steel, stone and glass that celebrates and pays tribute to some identifiable artistic references. This will be a place to live, work, create and display their extensive art collection in equal measure. Inspiration comes from many sources – for example the 25 metre long stone facade with its tricky curved window is reminiscent of a well known state gallery. But handing over artistic license to a construction team is a big ask especially after an oversight at one of the first jobs on site, the concrete pour. It’s an early reality check that tests their ability to let go and trust. Will they manage to go with the flow and end up with the art house they so desperately crave?
About Grand Designs Australia
Title: Grand Designs Australia
First Air Date: 2010-10-21
Last Air Date: 2024-12-12
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7/10 (from 11 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 12
Total Episodes: 118
Network: ABC TV LifeStyle
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
Cast
Anthony Burke
Self - Host
