Architect Domenic Alvaro and his partner Sue Bassett are urban animals who love the inner city suburb of Surry Hills in Sydney. However their dream location comes with a nightmare price tag. So, they come up with a unique way of keeping costs down and do this by buying very small and building very tall. After buying a tiny corner car park measuring 7m x 6m they set out to create 220 square metres of light filled living space. Their vertical build comes together quickly thanks to pre-fab concrete panels which fit together like Lego. Construction itself is fast and efficient but there are interesting challenges on site. A miniscule block and two narrow cross streets won’t submit to the needs of a gigantic crane in a hurry – and the crane is essential as it hauls the huge panels and windows into position. Basically something’s gotta give – and it does. Will the result be worth the hassle?
| Title | Grand Designs Australia - Season 1 Episode 2 : Very Small House |
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| First Air Date | 2010-10-21 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-12-04 |
| Number of Episodes | 128 |
| Number of Seasons | 12 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | ABC TV, LifeStyle, |
| Casts | Anthony Burke |
| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 1 Bushfire House Bushfire House
2010-10-21Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 2 Very Small House Very Small House
2010-10-28Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 3 Southport Heritage House Southport Heritage House
2010-11-04Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 4 Clovelly House Clovelly House
2010-11-11Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 5 Lake Bennett House Lake Bennett House
2010-11-18Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 6 Hamptons House Hamptons House
2010-11-25Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 7 Fish Creek Church House Fish Creek Church House
2010-12-02Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 8 Cottage Point House Cottage Point House
2010-12-09Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 1 :Episode 9 Indented Head House Indented Head House
2010-12-16Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
