For nine years, Michael and Sandy Rutledge have been making the weekend pilgrimage to their lush 20 acre property in Gladysdale, an hour east of Melbourne. Now they're leaving the city for a permanent tree change and building a new family home on their acreage. But first they have to agree on a design. Sandy has a passion for Old World European, inspired by her travels overseas, whereas Michael's a techno whiz who likes sleek, contemporary homes. Can their architect marry their differing tastes with definite ideas of his own? One thing everyone agrees is that this should be a house with a sense of permanence, a house that will stand the test of time thanks to thick walls encased in dry stone. But seems it can't even manage a first season as continual wet weather causes delays and flooding. Before work is even finished, they have to face the unthinkable - the house isn't waterproof! Despite their best efforts it's an ongoing battle against the elements. Can they curb the leaks and deliver Sandy the stone fortress she's been dreaming of?

Grand Designs Australia Season 2 Episodes...

• s02e01 - Brighton Sixties
• s02e02 - Paynesville Industrial
• s02e03 - 5 Dock Retro
• s02e04 - Kyneton Flat Pack
• s02e05 - Trinity Beach Pole House
• s02e06 - Gladysdale Dry Stone House
• s02e07 - Stonyfell Watertank
• s02e08 - Yellingbo Artist's House
• s02e09 - Battery Point Glass House
• s02e10 - Steels Creek Earth House

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