Grand Designs

S11E04 Essex: The Large Timber-framed Barn

Kevin McCloud takes us on a journey as he observes the transformation of a sizable, Grade II-listed timber-framed barn in Essex into a unique family residence and creative workspace for artists Freddie Robbins and Ben Coode-Adams. Their vision includes minimal interior walls to showcase their extensive toy collection, but converting the 500-year-old structure, which is seven times larger than a typical three-bedroom home, presents significant challenges.