Grand Designs Australia (S02E04): Kyneton Flat Pack Summary

Kyneton Flat Pack Summary

Kyneton, a country town in Victoria's Macedon Ranges, is known for historic architecture and bustling farmers markets. It's the perfect place for foodies Rod Moore and Di Foggo - who are embarking on a huge life change. They're farewelling a classic Victorian home with traditional furnishings and building a brand new, cutting edge flat pack house on a rugged escarpment overlooking the racecourse. Di is a keen gardener and wants to create a lofty paradise with a wide, rolling view. They've been burnt before with budgets spiralling out of control and schedules doubling, so they have chosen a high end, quality flat pack home knowing there's a fixed price and a speedy schedule. Trouble is, the land isn't complying and from almost day one generates unexpected problems. Seems even the most regulated grand designs are at nature's mercy.

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Grand Designs Australia Show Summary

A truly unique brand and a massive undertaking with a shooting period of over 12 months, Grand Designs Australia tells the stories of new homes and perhaps more importantly the Aussies who are building them. Based on the award-winning UK series, Grand Designs Australia is the first international format of the critically acclaimed show. The series charts the in-depth process of elaborate design projects undertaken by self-builders - from the initial details of blueprints, to the long and often arduous task of turning the designs into a practical living space. No design is too ambitious when it comes to creating your dream home. But discovering the hard realities that complicate your plans can often be too much to bear. From rebuilding a labour of love in the Victorian bush after it was burnt to the ground in the Black Saturday bush fires; to transforming a tiny corner car park into five l