Grand Design - Hillcot Barn 2/5

Hillcott barn, jostles in an exciting way, with conservation heritage. Located in a remote valley of Herefordshire it is a mouthwatering example of contemporary residential design.

The program exposes the pitfalls of self project management. RRA Architects believe that self-build project management is fraught with complexity and shouldn't be attempted without professional guidance through out the entire project.

This episode of Grand Designs, first released by Channel 4 in April 2006 highlights in bucket-loads, how client optimism mixed with reality are not necessarily happy bed fellows. The end result after much blood, sweat and tears is a fantastic barn conversion described by Ken McCloud as, " a mouthwatering contemporary barn conversion."

The program maker Talkback Thames submitted this episode of Grand Designs for a Golden Montreux TV award in 2006.

Contact RRA if you are looking to create your own grand design. RRA has offices in London and Hereford.

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[Kamakaze2000]

yes. the host is like this to everyone. theres so many things that can go wrong with building a house, and it becomes even more difficult when the client decides to project manage

[tangerinealarm]

A 20,000 pound mistake.

With concrete.

That didn't solve the problem they had.

250,000 seemed a little optimistic.

[epyonO9]

I''m surprised the Architect even worked with her at all

[jeremy1000100]

What a horrible horrible woman, all her fault but she blames everyone else. Calls herself a designer? Designer my arse

[THEMAYQUEEN1]

Why is it that homeowners think they know more about building than architects and contractors?? This woman is a nit wit .. No architect in his right mind would want to work with her..

[jackrussell19a]

obviously don't know all the ins and outs of it, but it looks like she's to blame, she seems really naive

[jameslikesstuf]

the fault is obviously on the build manager, i feel sorry for the builder, its a shame the owners cannot deal with their own errors, the architect supplied plans and the build manger is in charge of implementing them correctly, not anyone else. But that aside its an interesting and beautiful project.

[oeat001]

She's out of her depth! But they get there in the end.