The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

★ 7.5 · 2017-02-08 · 2 Seasons · 0 · Documentary

Cast

Caroline Quentin

Moderator

Piers Taylor

Moderator

Episodes

Mountain

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in mountain locations.

59m

Forest

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in forested areas.

59m

Coast

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built in coastal locations.

59m

Underground

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin explore extraordinary homes built underground.

59m

Portugal

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Portugal, where they discover four extraordinary homes built with great design and craftsmanship.

46m

Switzerland

Architect Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin travel to Switzerland in search of four extraordinary homes. They begin their journey in a tiny hamlet called Jeurs and visit a four-bedroom house, before travelling to Brissago to see a property with views across Lake Maggiore. Next, the pair head to a remarkable 'S'-shaped home outside of Zurich, before reaching the final house overlooking Lake Lucerne.

47m

Japan

Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin head to Japan, where they discover four extraordinary homes, built with great craftsmanship, combining high tech and a deep respect for tradition. Properties include the 'Glass House for a Diver' on the coast at Etajima, an all-glass building inspired by the chambers of an ants' nest, with rough concrete blocks chosen to surround the delicate home.

47m