One of the most successful and delightful builds I've seen on Grand Designs. The architect did a fabulous job of integrating James' love of boats with living on land modestly. And, I believe the trust played a beneficial part in allotting funds for a house build without the ability to fund outrageous extravagances that we've seen all too often on Grand Designs (remember the underground garage with hydraulic lifts). This build wasn't about showing off. This build was about living in a luxurious setting without the luxury. So nicely done.
Having been a livaboard for years it is hard enough to go back to land. I miss the sound of water on the hull at night. I miss the extraordinary sunrises and sunsets cruising around Florida. I dont miss the storms but on land you get the same storms. My best wishes to this gentleman in his future.
Delightful ! Very well done Ben, a terrific project as your thoughtfulness, meticulus design concepts, functionality, sensory aspects, astetics, overall beauty, zenlike quality, quality if materials and the relationship to the environment of land, marsh and water are wonderful ! Creating a habitat for your Uncle James to enjoy as home, with comfort, beauty and delight is a gift to eachother. Wonderful. James may you enjoy countless seasons of beauty, hopifully imerssing into paintings, creating from your inspirational setting and enjoying time with freinds and dear ones...... Delightful
It's not such a bad way to go. I am 65, how did that happen, and I have never grown up. Lived on my sailboat for years and taught diving. It was a great life. Now on land I spend my days building my garden. It's okay but I miss the water everyday.
They always say the worst person to work for is family. Ben and James have proven that wrong. The house seems perfect for James, and while building houses was not Ben's field of expertise, he nailed it. Well done. Wishing James a wonderful future docking in his new home. 🚤 Thank you for sharing.
The perfect home for a delightfully authentic man. Well done Ben and James!
Great fun and very cool.
One of the most successful and delightful builds I've seen on Grand Designs. The architect did a fabulous job of integrating James' love of boats with living on land modestly. And, I believe the trust played a beneficial part in allotting funds for a house build without the ability to fund outrageous extravagances that we've seen all too often on Grand Designs (remember the underground garage with hydraulic lifts). This build wasn't about showing off. This build was about living in a luxurious setting without the luxury. So nicely done.
Having been a livaboard for years it is hard enough to go back to land. I miss the sound of water on the hull at night. I miss the extraordinary sunrises and sunsets cruising around Florida. I dont miss the storms but on land you get the same storms. My best wishes to this gentleman in his future.
I love the dragonfly hand painted tile. Very appropriate to James is totally independent and resilient like those dragonfly. My spirit animal
I’ve been watching a lot of Grand Designs lately. Of all the intriguing houses and designs and stories this one is my favorite so far.
Delightful !
Very well done Ben, a terrific project as your thoughtfulness, meticulus design concepts, functionality, sensory aspects, astetics, overall beauty, zenlike quality, quality if materials and the relationship to the environment of land, marsh and water are wonderful !
Creating a habitat for your Uncle James to enjoy as home, with comfort, beauty and delight is a gift to eachother. Wonderful.
James may you enjoy countless seasons of beauty, hopifully imerssing into paintings, creating from your inspirational setting and enjoying time with freinds and dear ones......
Delightful
This is one of the more satisfying episodes.
I love the hi-vis vest for the dog! .Safety first!
Eccentric is the word. It takes all types. I’ve known many people like him.
Charming house. Be interesting to know if that butterfly roof remained water tight.
These twins may resemble one another but do seem to have complementary dispositions.
A crow’s nest is essential! It’s been 10 years. What happened?
James is the boy who never grew up.
It's not such a bad way to go. I am 65, how did that happen, and I have never grown up. Lived on my sailboat for years and taught diving. It was a great life. Now on land I spend my days building my garden. It's okay but I miss the water everyday.
What an odd fellow. So happy though.
He does have the most appropriate surname… Strangeways!!
I couldn’t find a better name for him no matter how hard I tried. 😂
They always say the worst person to work for is family. Ben and James have proven that wrong. The house seems perfect for James, and while building houses was not Ben's field of expertise, he nailed it. Well done. Wishing James a wonderful future docking in his new home. 🚤 Thank you for sharing.