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The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

Rating:3.8 of 5Total number of episodes:4
Last broadcast:30/10/2020 at 10:35
Season 1
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Season 1, Episode 4 - Underground

Expired 3.0 21 x
The duo's journey starts on the Greek island of Anti Paros, to visit a 9-bedroom house that is hidden beneath the landscape and yet still achieves stunning sea views. As Caroline and Piers discover, the green roof allows the underground spaces to be invisible while only the pool terrace and white washed walls are on view.
58:31

Season 1, Episode 3 - Coast

Expired 4.0 8 x
The first stop on their coastal adventure takes them to an island in Norway, arriving by speed boat for a two day stay in a four bedroom house built on a footprint of just 100 square metres. Built from timber covered with concrete to withstand the extremes of weather as well as the salty atmosphere, Piers and Caroline sett...
58:39

Season 1, Episode 2 - Forest

Expired 4.0 20 x
This journey starts in an ancient Pine forest just outside Madrid, where the architect's brief was to weave this contemporary house right amongst the trees themselves. Clad entirely in basalt and glass, the building reflects the surrounding forest whilst the interior contrasts with incredibly bright primary colours.
58:36

Season 1, Episode 1 - Mountain

Expired 4.0 37 x
Piers and Caroline's journey starts in the Santa Monica mountains in California, where one homeowner built her dream home from the most unthinkable re-used building material - the wings and tail fins of a disused Boeing 747, which had to be delivered onto the mountain site by helicopter.
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