Grand Designs Australia 10 A

Retired architect Rob and wife Sally purchase a remarkable old dairy farm and they feel a huge responsibility to build a home that will do justice to this beautiful and ancient patch of paradise.

Music promoter David and doctor Jenny buy a derelict 19th Century semi in Hawthorn; they have plans to demolish the cottage and create a three-story modern take on the Victorian terrace.

Matt and Eloise leave Melbourne for Tasmania, but the budget for their Tamar build means that it is Matt who must do most of the work. Meanwhile, injury and pregnancy add to the chaos.

Perth couple Angelo and Kasi love the bulky concrete buildings from the 1950s. However, when they finally lay eyes on the plans for their new family home, there are a few surprises.

It was love at first when construction manager Simon and fashion buyer Lauren stumbled upon a 150-year-old church complete with its own graveyard for sale on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.

Dion and Turi have big plans for a harbourside home in New South Wales. It's a daring build with a lap pool running through it, which raises doubts as to whether they will ever finish it.

Architectural team Joe and Hayley get the chance to build their own dream home in the Brisbane heritage suburb of Ascot the pressure is on to create something masterful.

Architects Marc and Felicity Bernstein dream of building a non-toxic, passive home upon a toxic remnant of land, but after years of work, a fire sweeps through their beloved Melbourne build.