Grand Designs (1999)

Episode Overview

Ian and Sophie Cooper first crossed paths at university, and ever since, they've been making the most of London life. Ian earns his keep as a marketing consultant in the telecom world, while Sophie manages sales for a fashion label. Design is their shared obsession. They followed the typical playbook—flipping flats, selling, moving on—until three years ago, when a lightbulb went off. They craved something beyond the ordinary, a life built around a space that truly reflected who they were. That's when the search for something radically different began.