The Fourth Series of 'Build a New Life' is looking for Impressive Build Projects
Five's most popular design show is returning for a fourth series, with a brand new architectural presenter, and is looking for people about to embark on ambitious building adventures.
This long running series is now on the search for those 'once in a lifetime' builds. We are particularly keen to hear from those about to take on buildings that capture the imagination: Grand homes such as castles, stately piles, and even 20th century eco-houses; large scale and unusual buildings in the vein of piers, windmills, lighthouses, water towers and power stations; quirky and hidden properties like redundant barges, overgrown railway stations and empty cinemas.
If you are about to boldly build or daringly renovate a property and would like us to document your inspirational journey please contact us immediately.
Contact: Cecily Ancliffe on (0) 207 985 7165 or email build@shinelimited.com|
Red House TV looking for people renovating their homes
Red House TV are making a brand new property series for Channel Five and we're looking for people who are about to renovate their homes. We're the team behind shows such as Grand Designs and Build a New Life in the Country.
We are particularly looking for people who are going to be renovating their homes this summer; between May and August. We want to hear from people who are frustrated with the lay out of their home and don't have enough space, but instead of moving they are extending, converting their loft or knocking rooms into one.
Our exciting new show will give people the chance to play with the layout of their homes and receive invaluable advice from an expert architectural designer.
Contact: Gordon Maxwell on +44 207 855 7508 or email property@redhousetv.co.uk|
Tiger Aspect Productions seeking period properties
Tiger Aspect Productions are developing an exciting new TV Restoration series for Channel 4. We are looking to find a number of unique properties with either historical or architectural significance that are to be restored this year and turned into homes.
We are planning to follow and film the renovation process from start to finish over approximately a six month period and within the show talk about the history of the property. The series will be presented by a well known architect.
We are looking for a variety of small scale, dream property projects as diverse as toilet blocks, follies, windmills, lighthouses, barns, post offices, water towers, and signal boxes etc that have been recently acquired and are to be restored for residential use. We are, of course, flexible in all of this and are keen to hear from anyone with an unusual property who is about to embark on renovations.
Our show is going to be a flagship property show on Channel 4, on a par with Grand Designs, but instead of new buildings; we will look at period buildings and talk about the history surrounding that building.
If you are working on anything like this or know of any projects please contact us.
Contact: Christina Neophytou on +44 207 434 6894 or email ChristinaNeophytou@tigeraspect.co.uk|
Architecture magazines seek architects' projects for publication
At the present time we are currently seeking articles for our magazines: Architects Datafile and Selfbuilder & Homemaker.
For Architects Datafile magazine the projects could range from large civic developments, to private homes, from conception to completion.
As regards Selfbuilder & Homemaker magazine, we would be looking for interesting residential projects, either extensions or total self build projects. In this instance, we would write an editorial feature, and photograph the project.
The architect's name would be credited against the relevant article within the magazine when published. There is no cost involved to RIBA members.
Contact: Patricia Percival on +44 (0) 1435 865797 or email editor.parkerellis@dsl.pipex.com|
Channel 4 searches for the ‘face’ of overseas property developing
Channel 4 is currently looking for experts to present their new primetime television series.
The series will follow British amateur property developers as they buy properties in Europe to renovate for investment purposes. They may plan to sell the property on, rent it out or open a guest house. The key to the series is that they are buying and renovating with a view to making money from the property.
To both commentate on and guide the amateur property developers, the company is looking for an undiscovered talent who will be the face of the series. The expert will ideally have experience working on European renovation projects and will be able to give practical advice to the amateur property developers.
If anyone feels they fit any of these descriptions, or knows anyone who may be suitable they can contact:
Anne-Claire on +44 (0) 207 313 8048 or email propertydevelop@yahoo.com|
Wanted: beautiful house interiors!
Richard Seymour, a photographer, has now joined forces with interiors journalist Katy White to photograph and write editorial features on stylish or interesting houses for various home interest magazines. They are currently seeking new residential projects that architectural practices may have been involved with - spectacular individual rooms, bathrooms or kitchen extensions are particularly sought after.
These articles, when published, will provide an opportunity for the architect to get a credit at the end of the piece, providing valuable free marketing, and they will supply the practice with a free set of professional colour photos from the shoot for their own use. As they are paid a fee by the magazines for this work, there is no cost to RIBA members.
For more information, please call Richard Seymour directly on 07770 472468.