Grand Designs (1999)

Episode Overview

Title: River Thames: Floating House Plot: Andy and Nicki Bruce embark on an innovative journey to construct a flood-resistant floating home on a small island in the River Thames. As pioneers of this unique design in the UK, they collaborate with an architect who has devised an unprecedented plan for a riverside dwelling, leaving its viability uncertain. However, the couple quickly encounters significant hurdles as they navigate the logistical difficulties of executing such a sophisticated project on an island that can only be reached via a slender footbridge. The challenges of their ambitious vision begin to mount.