Kevin McCloud shares touching reason behind couple's home renovation on Grand Designs
Kevin McCloud has shared that the new series of Grand Designs will be particularly emotional.
Kevin McCloud has given fans a sneak peek into the much-anticipated new series of Grand Designs, set to hit screens tonight, Wednesday (March 26), on Channel 4.
The beloved property show is returning for its impressive 26th run, but this time there's a twist it's a shorter season that will revisit two families determined to realise their architectural dreams under the watchful eye of the nation.
In an emotional turn, one family's project goes beyond building a home; they're pouring their finances into pioneering technology like daylight bulbs and mechanical ventilation, aiming to drastically improve the quality of life for their seriously ill children.
While Kevin kept details close to his chest, he did share the poignant circumstances of the family striving to adapt their living space for their "really sick" kids who face frequent hospital stays.
Looking ahead to what viewers can expect from the upcoming episode, Kevin shared his enthusiasm saying: "It's great! It is short, we are making something that is not too lengthy, we are making it snappy. We have two new revisits which are really meaningful."
He also hinted at a nostalgic element, adding: "We are also revisiting a project from seven years ago, a house in which the owners of a house in South West London, were putting all kinds of technology, most of it really well known and understood and established. Daylight bulbs, mechanical ventilation, things like that.
"All things that since have become even more every day but they were putting it in their house for life saving reasons. Both of their sons were quite ill, and were unfortunately being hospitalised every couple of weeks."
The episode aims to evaluate whether the advanced enhancements actually improved the children's severe health conditions, reports Cornwall Live.
Kevin refrained from revealing all the details but encouraged: "I won't spoil it, you will have to watch to find out, but this is a lovely revisit. I love it when there is a real purpose to going back and boy is there with this one."
Another revisit also promises to be unforgettable as Kevin reunites with a blended family, who came together after losing loved ones under similar circumstances.
"One of the revisits is with a blended family, a couple who were both bereaved and brought their children together into a house. The house is designed by the husband and honestly, it is sort of one of my favourite projects," the host declared.
He reconnects with Graeme and Melanie, who both featured on the programme back in 2023 after buying a small garage plot in Hackney, hoping to convert the space into a three-bedroom, three-storey home for their combined family.
The couple disclosed that they united after enduring tragic circumstances, with their teenage daughters both losing a parent within weeks of each other. The new home symbolises a fresh start for their daughters Isla and Indi.
The new Grand Designs series is set to premiere on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, at 9pm on Channel 4.