Grand Designs: House of the Year
Every year the Royal Institute of British Architects looks for the best new home in Britain. Grand Designs joins them for the ride.
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The search for the House of the Year 2025 begins, as Kevin McCloud, architect Damion Burrows and conservation architect Natasha Huq take us inside some of the most extraordinary new homes in Britain

Built Against All Odds: The hunt for the House of the Year 2025 begins, from a cliff retreat to a hillside haven

First shown: Wed 19 Nov 2025 | 46 mins

Homes That Take You on Holiday: Homes in Kent, London, Surrey and Wiltshire are transformed into sun-filled sanctuaries

First shown: Wed 26 Nov 2025 | 46 mins

Materials and Craftsmanship: Kevin explores outstanding craftmanship in projects created in steel, sandstone and timber

First shown: Wed 3 Dec 2025 | 46 mins

Incredible Transformations: Only one dramatic architectural re-invention can be crowned RIBA House of the Year 2025

First shown: Wed 10 Dec 2025 | 47 mins

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