Grand Designs Australia Handbook

Grand Designs Cover_lrA must-have publication from Grand Designs Australia magazine Editor-at-Large, Peter Maddison, the Grand Designs Australia Handbook has just been released.

Peter is an award-winning architect and Director of Maddison Architects. He also hosts the Lifestyle Channel’s popular and award-winning series Grand Designs Australia. He has put together an inspirational and practical guide to building exciting, beautiful and extraordinary homes.

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The book showcases the stunning and striking homes that appeared in Grand Designs Australia television series’ 1 to 3. From streamlined, sleek, modernist homes to rustic country getaways, the book is packed with practical guidance, advice and ideas for all who are considering building or renovating a home.

Maddison%2c Peter_GDAHandbook_p44Peter takes you through each project from the initial vision, through planning and construction, to the finishing stages, and explains the principles and practicalities involved in creating each incredible home. Not just for the homeowner, this book is a great resource for the interior and exterior design community and is packed with visual inspiration as well as practical information.

Grand Designs Australia Handbook is published by Harper Collins and available at all good bookstores. For more information visit www.harpercollins.com.au