Tim and Kevin head to Canberra to meet architect Shannon Battison, a former President of the Australian Institute of Architects, who spent a considerable amount of time designing the perfect home for her family.

Then she threw a rather large spanner in the works and bought them a new one — a 1970s experimental house designed by her mentor.

To make matters worse, it’s quite small and needs substantial repairs, or, to be more precise, it’s partially falling down.

What’s driven her to take this on? Which member of her household talked her into it? Is this both the best and worst thing she’s ever done?

And why do iconic houses seem to hypnotise people and leave them powerless to their charms?

This is your chance to find the answers to these questions and more.

You can follow the restoration journey of Rivendell on Shannon's Instagram - @_studio.sdb

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Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the Australian Institute of Architects (@institute_architects_aus) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation).

Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud
Guest: Shannon Battison (@_studio.sdb)
Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.
Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media
Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst)

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