Big Design Adventure
Claim This Podcastby Tim Ross & Kevin McCloud
Podcast Overview
<p>Two mates, <strong>Tim Ross</strong> — comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd — and <strong>Kevin McCloud</strong> — pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs — have teamed up for a new podcast: <strong>Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.</p>
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8/12/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
S2 Ep 15 - Art and Architecture Janet Holmes à Court
<p>Tim and Kevin head to Perth to meet businesswoman, arts patron and National Living Treasure Janet Holmes à Court inside her extraordinary private gallery housed in a former paint factory.</p> <p>Janet’s gallery is open to the public and her belief that art should be seen by everyone is central to the generosity she shows as an indefatigable champion of the arts in Australia.</p> <p>This is an illuminating conversation about the intersection of art and architecture, the unique nature of Western Australian culture, and then some totally random stuff that is also going to make you happy.</p> <p>Janet is fab. You will love her.</p> <p>To view images from this episode, head to our Instagram page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/big_design_adventure/?hl=en">@big_design_adventure</a><br>And be sure to follow Tim Ross (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernister/?hl=en">@modernister</a>) and Kevin McCloud (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevin.mccloud1/?hl=en">@kevin.mccloud1</a>)<br>We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com<br>Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure.</p> <p><br>Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spacefurniture/?hl=en">@spacefurniture</a>), the Australian Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/institute_architects_aus/?hl=en">@institute_architects_aus</a>) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alastairswaynfoundation/?hl=en">@alastairswaynfoundation</a>).</p> <p> </p> <p>Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud<br>Guest: Janet Holmes à Court (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gallery.hac/">gallery.hac</a>)<br>Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.<br>Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp<br>Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – <a href="https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/">Mylk Media</a><br>Music: Kit Warhurst (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitwarhurst/?hl=en">@kitwarhurst</a>)</p> <p><br>Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 5, 2026
S2 Ep 14 - The Hypnotic Charm of an Iconic House
Hosts Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud interview architect Shannon Battison about her challenging restoration of an iconic 1970s experimental house, revealing the motivations behind this ambitious project.
April 28, 2026
S2 Ep 13 – A Feedback Episode
<p>There’s quite a large amount of your emails in the Manila folder, and it’s time to get through them. We have questions, corrections and some rather bonkers observations.</p> <p>We are also looking to launch the most ridiculous extension to the podcast that anyone could imagine. A rather large small clue is in the graphic above.</p> <p>Rate, subscribe and give yourself a high five.</p> <p>To view images from this episode, head to our Instagram page - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/big_design_adventure/?hl=en">@big_design_adventure</a><br>And be sure to follow Tim Ross (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernister/?hl=en">@modernister</a>) and Kevin McCloud (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kevin.mccloud1/?hl=en">@kevin.mccloud1</a>)<br>We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com<br>Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure.</p> <p><br>Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spacefurniture/?hl=en">@spacefurniture</a>), the Australian Institute of Architects (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/institute_architects_aus/?hl=en">@institute_architects_aus</a>) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alastairswaynfoundation/?hl=en">@alastairswaynfoundation</a>).</p> <p> </p> <p>Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud<br>Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.<br>Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp<br>Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – <a href="https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/">Mylk Media</a><br>Music: Kit Warhurst (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitwarhurst/?hl=en">@kitwarhurst</a>)</p> <p><br>Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
32 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
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- What is Big Design Adventure?
<p>Two mates, <strong>Tim Ross</strong> — comedian, broadcaster, and self-described design nerd — and <strong>Kevin McCloud</strong> — pundit, writer and celebrated host of Grand Designs — have teamed up for a new podcast: <strong>Tim and Kev’s Big Design Adventure</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this audio escapade, the architectural enthusiasts embark on a rollicking (and occasionally shambolic) journey, sharing their love of design by visiting buildings that inspire them, meeting the people who create or inhabit them, and diving deep into the places that shape and spark their imaginations.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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