Can you imagine finding out online that your grandfather wanted you to live in his iconic house after he was gone? That’s what happened to Frances Martin, the granddaughter of legendary New Zealand ceramicists Bruce and Estelle Martin. Tim and Kev take a trip to Napier to visit the Martin House and chat with Frances about living in her 1960s John Scott home in Hawke’s Bay.

This is a great New Zealand film about John Scott’s work that features the Martin House (which Kevin referenced.) https://youtu.be/_0Y2US7TpsY?si=YRZQyuO6vB8RAwCp

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Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the Australian Institute of Architects (@institute_architects_aus) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation).

Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud

Guest: Frances Martin (@franceshmartin)

Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.

Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media

Video Production: Ned Williams

Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst)

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Is it worth paying for an architect? Are pre fab houses a solution for the housing crisis? What buildings should be demolished to build new homes? Just some of your questions we tackle in our very first question and answers episode.

You can find pictures and videos on our Instagram page - @big_design_adventure

And be sure to follow Tim Ross (@modernister) and Kevin McCloud (@kevin.mccloud1)

We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com

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Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the Australian Institute of Architects (@institute_architects_aus) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation).

Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud

Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.

Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media

Video Production: Ned Williams

Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst)

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What’s the real story of the Splayd? Australia’s greatest contributions to eatingutensils…Tim has the answer. Then Kevin whisks us off to Sheffield to explore the legacy of David Mellor, one of Britain’s finest designers, whose cutlery from the mid-century is still in production today.

Yes, welcome to Cutlery Town.

Invented in Sydney in 1943 by Bill McArthur, the Splayd combines the spoon, fork and knife and became one for the most popular wedding gifts in the 60s and 70s.

Kevin mentions Tim’s latest book - What a Ripper! 60 everyday items that shaped Australia. Available in Australian bookstores or you can grab yourself a signed copy here: https://modernisterbooks.com/products/what-a-ripper-60-everyday-objects-that-shaped-australia

You can read more about the Splayd on the Powerhouse website here: https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/111703

David Mellor, celebrated British designer and silversmith, revolutionised cutlery design with elegant modernism. You can find out more about his work and how his son Corin is continuing his legacy here: https://www.davidmellordesign.com/about

You can find pictures and videos on our Instagram page - @big_design_adventure

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We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on hello@bigdesignadventure.com

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Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the Australian Institute of Architects (@institute_architects_aus) and is produced with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation).

Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud

Guest: Corin Mellor (@davidmelloruk)

Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.

Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp

Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media

Video Production: Ned Williams

Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst)

Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.