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1. We are just about to start the renovation of a four story victorian semi detached villa just off Hove sea front. It was part of a nursing home made up of four pairs of origional buildings which have now been separated and sold. We are the last to commence work which we hope to do next week and wondered if this would be an interesting project for the team? The house has been gutted and we are just in the final throws of agreeing details with the architect. We have now two choose between the last two builders who are tendering for the work. One being a small local builder who is known to us and the other a large company with a good reputation. We could do with some help in making the right choice! We think we have a resonable budget but it is not as much as the other owners appear to have spent so we need to spend it wisely. We hope to end up with a lower ground floor flat and a five bedroom house above. The house has an interesting history and retains some very beautiful origional features. I look forward to your response. Kind regards Myra Bianco

   Posted by myra bianco on 23/11/2009 09:21:36

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2. love the show. Would like on the website a bit more info on trades people used, and products. Specifically the gloucester farmhouse picture 17 of the spare bedroom, what colour by which manaufacturer was used?(it was a blue)

   Posted by A Bradshaw on 14/11/2009 18:47:24

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3. I live on board a 100 year-old Dutch barge on the French Canal du Midi. I have recently acquired planning permission to convert an old stone barn and stables into my home of approx 300 sq metres. The property sits on 2,500 sq metres with 100 metres of canal frontage on one of the most attractive sections of the canal with a 300 year old stone bridge and next to the Chateau de Jouarres. The canal is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the project is subject to the regulations of the Batiments de France, and the architect's plans have been approved. An open staircase and atrium to roof height, with water feature, will provide the central piece of the ground floor, with large (3m x 3m) glass 'baies vitrees' in place of barn doors north and south. French windows will lead from living room to roofed terrace overlooking the canal. My budget is limited, so I am starting with the ground floor and leaving the upper floor and re-tiling the roof until funds permit (should be interesting...!) while I continue living on my barge until completion, and earning my living as a yacht delivery skipper, which will entail the occasional 3-4 week absence from the project. However, I have already signed a contract for geo-thermal under-floor and water heating and must complete the main work before end 2010 in order to qualify for a 25% tax rebate! I would be very keen to work with GD on the project if you think the above could be of interest to your viewers.

   Posted by Paul Simmonds on 11/11/2009 22:22:26

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4. Would a new build project in the city of Rotorua, New Zealand be of any interest? Rotorua has recently been nominated the most beautiful city in NZ for the fifth time in ten years. The building site which is elevated above the city and surrounding forestry with 270 degree views has been described by everyone who visits it as breath taking and the most desirable site in the city. The project is currently in the design stage with construction starting in 2010.

   Posted by Steve Perrett on 11/11/2009 08:45:26

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5. 50 year old brickwork tutor built loads of houses for other people - and now has an opportunity to build own(although got to get married first). Planning permission granted. Ideally; looking to knock the existing house down and re-build to high quality in record time.

   Posted by Ian Branford on 06/11/2009 22:23:20

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6. Hi. We have a former 12th century monastery in the French-Catalan Pyrenees and are planning extensive renovation and rebuilding to turn it into a retreat centre. The paperwork and bureacracy is almost done. Would GD be interested in this unique project ?

   Posted by Rob Tob on 23/10/2009 10:54:53

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7. Would you consider a project in Australia as my wife and I love the show and are looking to build on 3 acres. The design will be inspired by Arthur Casas and several other Brazilian architects. Thanks Gareth & Sophie

   Posted by Gareth 72 on 29/09/2009 07:01:49

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8. We are a property developers in cyprus who are just about to release a new high spec project. Would you be interested in this?

   Posted by Niamh on 15/09/2009 09:33:57

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9. We bought our building land in 2004 in France. All on going, but do you have a tv programme somewhere which shows the real life exploits of ex-pats, thinking they can do it in 3 years, and has now become a longer- term plan. This is real life, four kids comong home and spoiling our escape!! Building work goes well, we are building 3 sites at same time, 2 new build, one renovation. Big discussions re services and feed wires(??)over sumptuous suppers. Two familes live there already, but our situation is that we run a B&B in UK, as well as fire service and bulding works here to supplement the project in France. Can we interest you in a touch of rural France and how to exist, job wise here and there?

   Posted by JACKIE ASHBURNER on 11/09/2009 21:13:07

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10. Kevin See Building Design 14th august 2009. Dan Brill architects are going to build a rammed chalk extension to a house. Bet you haven't done rammed chalk before! Should be interesting. Go to www.bdonline.co.uk and go to 14th August issue and enter keyword "chalk". Nice pictures.

    Posted by dorothy olmer on 30/08/2009 14:27:41

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11. Hi, we are due to start our project in approximately eight weeks time. My wife, three children and I are due to embark on an exciting project. One year ago we moved to our house which used to be three individual farm cottages which were knocked into one property. The property came with just under five acres of land which includes a very nice natural pond. We want to transform the property into a light and modern home for us all to enjoy. The overall extention to the property is 133% larger overall than the original size of the house. As a fan of grand designs we would love to take part. Thanking you for your time. Brian and Leanne Duthie

    Posted by Brian Duthie on 25/08/2009 21:46:26

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12. Please help us - funky young looking and outlook couple(in our 50's) need to find a property in the south. We will restore, do a new build etc. needs to be contemporary. We want to get married but we need a property first. Needs - large open spaces, large kitchen with aga (!) three bedrooms with ensuite facilities, open living areas. Outside space which can be integrated into the inside - you know the sort of thing. Budget - no problem. Region of 1.5M I am artistic and he is an engineer....

    Posted by Sher Kent on 11/08/2009 09:40:48

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13. do you get paid for appearing on grand designs??

    Posted by hello on 31/07/2009 19:44:06

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14. Hi Kevin! Myself and my girlfriend really enjoy the show and we were just wondering if you had any Celebrity Grand Designs in the pipeline?

    Posted by Dominic Flaherty on 28/07/2009 10:36:01

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15. We are in the process of purchasing a chapel built in the mid-late 19th century, and we are plainning a complete renovation and modernisation for use as a modern day church building complete with complex PA, comfy seating, changeable lighting etc etc, is this something that would interest channel four in documenting?

    Posted by Dan Shepherd on 21/07/2009 19:24:29

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16. Grand Designs Revisited 29th June, restoring a castle (in yorkshire?) There were shots of two diferent styles of AGA cooker. Can there have been two kitchens? or could there possibly have been a studio mock up?

    Posted by Harvey.P on 23/06/2009 00:52:01

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17. Does anyone have an idea of how much more it would cost to use a partial oak frame as opposed to an internal timber frame build? House size 200m2. Thanks.

    Posted by Libby on 09/06/2009 16:38:59

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18. offer accepted on derelict crofters cottage on the isle of skye. population 100. Intend to gut the house and start again from scratch. breathtaking views and many new ideas. Suggestion welcome.

    Posted by scott on 30/05/2009 15:43:53

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19. Message to Kevin - If you were to sum up briefly what a grand design consisted of, what would that be?

    Posted by Andrew on 25/05/2009 19:17:31

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20. Is there any detailed information on renovating/refitting a large barge in the UK ?.Have paid the deposit and want to go on to the next step.Thanks

    Posted by Kenneth Taverner on 09/04/2009 12:12:38

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21. Restoration of a 740 year old medieval townhouse in Sandwich, part of the longest row of medieval houses in the UK.

    Posted by wallisn on 05/02/2009 19:03:49

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22. Hello! I would like to know, which software do you use to visualize the building at the beginning of each episode. Looking forward to hearing from You. Matic B

    Posted by Matic Baskovc on 23/10/2008 09:58:08

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