Like many aspiring architects growing up in the early 2000s I was mildly addicted to Grand Designs, and I must admit that self-build and home makeover shows remain a guilty pleasure to this day.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching the whole project come together, perfectly staged in an hour – so unlike the projects I usually work on which take years even to break ground.

Has my enjoyment slightly dimmed as I become more experienced and see details bodged or mishandled? Of course. I’ve yet to stop watching them though.

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