I caught the end of this TV program early this morning (2am UK time) on the Home channel. Has anyone else seen it? When did the series start?
It is basically a chap visiting the most important Modern Homes throughout the UK and talking with it's owners. Looks very interesting, shall be recording next week's episode!
While looking for more info...
While looking for more info on the net I also stumbled across this below..
'Art Deco Icons
Claridge's New series. Architectural historian David Heathcote explores four of the best examples of the art design movement in Britain, beginning with Claridge's Hotel in London. The establishment underwent a transformation during the 1930s, making it a fashionable destination for the rich and famous. The presenter samples the cocktail bar and then settles into a perfect example of an art-deco bath. Part of the Age of Glamour strand
BBC4 8:30pm Wed 21 Oct' - Might be worth a watch.
This is the listing for the thread title..
'Living with Modern Design
New series. Simon Davies explores modernist homes in the UK and meets the families that live in them
Home 1:00am Sun 18 Oct'
Check the link below, some further info there.
http://uk-tv-guide.com/show-times/718006/Living%20With%20Modern%20Design...
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Nick, I caught a few of these when they were first aired two or three years ago.
Some of the houses he visits are truly inspirational and I have kicked myself for missing so many of them.
There is a house featured in an episode which I missed that I would like to see more than any other, it is a 1960s modernist masterpiece in Loome Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire.
This house was built by a partner of Richard Siefert, the architect responsible for Centre Point I believe. I stumbled upon this house many years ago as a friend of mine lived very close by, it is absolutely stunning, one of the most beautiful houses I have seen.
Sometimes the premise of the show can be slightly cringy, as the presenter moves in with the resident family and observes their daily lives within the sometimes iconic architecture, the whole thing can be a bit strained.
Anyway well worth catching up with, thanks for the heads up.
Watched both of the episodes...
Watched both of the episodes last night and thought it was a good watch. As it happens H.Moon that exact house was one of those featured - isn't it just stunning? The ground floor level was brilliant, very James Bond in style and a total contrast to the other two floors. The house was full of nice touches like the buttock shaped shower seat, the pond/water fall built to catch running water from it's wonderful roof and the sliding door to seperate the guest bed room from the rest of the basement floor.
The second property featured was the Patrick Gwynne house in Hampstead. For any of those who haven't heard of him, here is an image of one house he designed...
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