Scattered across the United States are abandoned structures, forgotten ruins of the past and monuments to a bygone era. Each one shines a light on the story of this land and its people, revealing the secrets of a hidden America.
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Secrets of the Superfactories is a fast-paced and fact-filled documentary series that lifts the lid on the production of some of the world’s biggest, greenest and smartest factories around the globe. The series explores how everything from everyday products to iconic design is made and takes viewers into the hidden world of the hyper-efficient and flexible factories of the future.
This four-part history series looks at how Australia has been shaped by its many definitions of home. Historic moments impacted homes, their designs, and the way we live as a society. From economic booms and busts to the fight for Land Rights and recognition, from various cultural migrations to the unrelenting force of nature, emerges a country building its way into the future.
Robert Hughes tackles the work and lives of three remarkable 20th-century architects: Albert Speer, Mies van der Rohe, and Antonio Gaudi - whose work did so much to shape the modern world. Hughes looks at how each one used space in different ways to express our response, respectively, to the power of religion (Gaudi), the power of the State (Speer), and the power of the corporation (Mies van der Rohe).
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Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.
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A documentary series profiling architects who are using design as a form of activism and resistance to tackle the world’s urban, environmental and social crises. The series follows architects from Vietnam, Nigeria, Spain, Pakistan, Israel/Occupied West Bank and Brazil who believe architecture can do more than iconic towers and luxury flats – turning away from elite “starchitecture” to design for the majority.
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Kevin McCloud follows households as they embark on an epic mission to construct their own homes, creating brand-new streets in Britain's biggest self-build project
Having spent the best part of 10 years talking about buildings, getting excited about new technologies and materials, plus critiquing the emotional journey of more than 50 Grand Designers – finally, it's time to turn the tables on Kevin McCloud's traditional role and watch him build his own house. But, clearly it won't be that straightforward...
They are some of the world’s all-time greatest building projects. Most have stood the test of time, but with today’s technology, could they be duplicated and done better?
Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.
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The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.
Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.
Under the leadership of architect Samppa Lappalainen, we follow the passion projects of house builders from the beginning, from the design table through construction stages and challenges to the finished dream home. Where did the old dreams start and what kind of work must be done to fulfill the dreams? And was all the hard work worth it?
An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.
Docuseries exploring lost railway lines, each with their own unique history revealing the vibrant industries that were once dotted along their routes and the ingenious engineering involved
Kevin McCloud presents Grand Designs Abroad. The stakes are higher, the risks are multiplied, and the ambition - to build your dream home in the perfect European location - is greater than ever.
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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6 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Delores Waterpark | Nov 10, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Abundant Life Building | Nov 17, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Remains of the Super Guppy | Dec 1, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Black Hills Ordinance Depot | Dec 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Rebirth of Amboy | Dec 15, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The SS United States | Dec 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charity Hospital: The Big Easy's Fight for Survival | Aug 29, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Oklahoma's Toxic Ghost Town | Sep 5, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Pullman, Chicago: The Town That Paralyzed the Nation | Sep 12, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Orangeburg: America's Hidden Massacre | Sep 19, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Butler Island Plantation: The South's Dark Secret | Sep 26, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Wright Brothers: Cleared for Takeoff | Oct 3, 2023 | 0.0 |
7 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | The Cult of Antelope, Oregon | Apr 5, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Secrets of Cahawba | Apr 12, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Camp Naco's Forgotten Soldiers | Apr 19, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Banished From Bisbee | Apr 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Secrets of the Catskill Game Farm | May 3, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Ghosts of Montana State Prison | May 10, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Aviatrix's Sanctuary | May 17, 2024 | 0.0 |
9 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
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| 1 | The Cult Hotel | Apr 23, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Hunting for the Ship of Gold | Apr 30, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | America's Gun Factory | May 7, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Nazi Secrets in the Empire State | May 14, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Vermont Doomsday Gun | May 21, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Idaho's Atomic Ghost Town | Jul 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Lair of the Mothman | Jul 17, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Secrets of the Olympia Brewery | Jul 30, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | America's Hidden Training Camp | Aug 6, 2025 | 0.0 |