Art teacher and sculptor Laurie Smith and his wife Renee Hoareau, a trained artist turned web designer, are both zealous art lovers; so joy of joys when, after years of searching they found the ideal block to create their ‘sculpture in space’. It’s almost as if this picturesque piece of Victoria, with its red alluvial soil, was designed especially for their new dream home. Their vision is to create a sort of domestic gallery that will inspire both inside and out. A modernist cube shaped construction of steel, stone and glass that celebrates and pays tribute to some identifiable artistic references. This will be a place to live, work, create and display their extensive art collection in equal measure. Inspiration comes from many sources – for example the 25 metre long stone facade with its tricky curved window is reminiscent of a well known state gallery. But handing over artistic license to a construction team is a big ask especially after an oversight at one of the first jobs on site, the concrete pour. It’s an early reality check that tests their ability to let go and trust. Will they manage to go with the flow and end up with the art house they so desperately crave?
| Title | Grand Designs Australia - Season 2 Episode 8 : Yellingbo Artist's 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 2 :Episode 1 Brighton Sixties Brighton Sixties
2012-04-05Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 2 Paynesville Industrial Paynesville Industrial
2012-04-12Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 3 Five Dock Retro Five Dock Retro
2012-04-19Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 4 Kyneton Flat Pack Kyneton Flat Pack
2012-04-26Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 5 Trinity Beach Pole House Trinity Beach Pole House
2012-05-03Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 6 Gladysdale Dry Stone House Gladysdale Dry Stone House
2012-05-10Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 7 Stonyfell Watertank Stonyfell Watertank
2012-05-17Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 8 Yellingbo Artist's House Yellingbo Artist's House
2012-05-24Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 9 Battery Point Glass House Battery Point Glass House
2012-05-31Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Grand Designs Australia Season 2 :Episode 10 Steels Creek Earth House Steels Creek Earth House
2012-06-07Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
