Alan Cumming's Paradise Homes
VELUX and Discovery bring you a TV show with five episodes, featuring 11 breathtaking self-built homes around the world, along with the captivating stories of the people who live in them.
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Backwater, Norfolk
Explore Patrick Michell’s breathtaking Norfolk Backwater. Blending Dutch architecture and Norfolk vernacular, this home is a nature lover’s dream.
An Foscadh, Northern Ireland
Take a tour around Andrew and Dana's heavenly Irish country retreat and discover the property's intimate connection to nature for yourself
Villa AT, Norway
Learn how Svein and Bente created a sanctuary of light and fresh air on the Norwegian coast using fluid architecture and VELUX roof windows.
Episode: Backwater, Norfolk
Inside the Process of Home Design
Patrick discusses his goal to harmonise the shapes and spaces of Backwater with the natural environment.
Goda, Svartsö Island
Step into Emanuel and Majken's Swedish archipelago retreat and discover a modern take on a traditional Scandinavian fishing village.
Luxury Family Villa, Liguria
Explore Laurent and Caroline's lavish Mediterranean retreat and learn how they combined open-plan living with intimate, green courtyard gardens.
Cave House, Sicily
Discover how Mark transformed a historic stone building into a Paradise Home that blends traditional Sicilian charm with modern comforts.
Canada Woodhouse, Ontario
Discover Rob and Jackie's Canadian dream house. This woodland paradise combines traditional cabin charm with modern interior décor.
Top 3 Architectural Rules for Design
An Foscadh's architect, Steven, explains his most important rules for design when taking on a self-build project.
Time House, Vancouver Island
With a roof made almost entirely of glass, Toni's Time House blurs the boundaries between architecture, art, and nature.
Eagle Rock, Isle of Mull
Roderick and Amanda's panoramic cliff-top Paradise Home is a stunning example of modern country living.
Le Costil, Normandy
Inspired by biodiversity conservation, Le Costil is Rodolphe and Yoshimi's sustainable haven – a place where nature can flourish.
Strand Hus, Denmark
Tania and Casper's Strand Hus combines function and beauty to create a stunnning example of Danish coastal living.
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