Homes By Design

The Romanesque Revival style had its origins in the old castles of France and Scotland. In this program, we discover a stunning example of the style in Scotland, and visit the magnificent Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, B.C. A modern-day castle in West Vancouver exemplifies the style on a smaller yet still extraordinary scale.

Homes with gothic revival style in England, Quebec and Ontario.

Homes designed to take advantage of ocean views.

Suburban development in England, Florida and Calgary.

Unusual inner-city sites become homes.

England architectural styles' impact on Canadian residential areas.

Restoring and residing in a church.

Cottage industries.

Ambassadors to Denmark, Australia and Iran.

Canadian farmhouses.

Georgian-style architecture.

Effects of winter and cold climates on home design.

Visiting various official residences.