Grand Designs project with an unsupported arch collapses, causing £200,000 damage and delay.
Grand Designs project, described as "gravity defying", suffers £200,000 damage after arch collapses. Richard Hawkes and wife Sophie built their dream home near Maidstone, Kent, using an unsupported arch made of Plaster of Paris and tiles. The technique, typically used for domed structures, led to the collapse of the roof during filming, adding £200,000 to the project's costs and delaying completion by a week.
April 07, 2024
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