Big Design Adventure

• Episode Three - Thunderbirds Are Go!

  Tim and Kev delve into the weird world of science fiction string puppets from the many iconic TV series produced by Gerry Anderson. From Thunderbirds to Space 1999, Stingray, Captain Scarlet and not forgetting UFO. Stand by for Supermarionation. For behind the scenes stories of Anderson’s work and how the puppets never could walk properly, visit the brilliant YouTube collection of Century 21 films here:www.century21films.co.uk Here’s an explanation of the Ondes Martenot, the early keyboard synthesiser, used by Oliver Messiaen, Daft Punk and Radiohead - but also by Barry Gray to evoke the menace of the Mysterons in Captain Scarlet:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondes_Martenot You can hear almost all of Barry’s oeuvre on this Spotify linkhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Im4Wqd4Fd89BE61r7R7ED?si=JODPO6hRTBO5BCD2Z-arjg&pi=jIXIC8EpQ2eyT And if you’re a devoted nerd, listen to the Gerry Anderson Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gerry-anderson-podcast/id1396254711 As a treat you can watch the 90 minute full-length feature film Thunderbirds are Go!here: https://youtu.be/uNx7AR_j31Q?si=k5DVY-lvf7fvhJD_The opening sequence of airport architecture and aircraft is inspirational. The Martian Exploration Centre interior is magnificently 1960s. The Swinging Star sequence with Cliff Richard and the Shadows (as puppets) is hilarious. To view images from this episode, head to 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 [email protected] Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure. 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 (@alastairfoundation). 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 Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst) Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Episode Two - The Art of Living Closely

  Tim and Kev head to London to explore a radical 1960s housing development where prospective residents must pass an interview before moving in. But will they make the cut? Winscombe Street consists of five terrace houses in Camden, London, England, designed by the architect Neave Brown for himself and a collective of four other families in the mid 1960s. For more details and original images from Winscombe, visit - https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/neave-browns-skilfully-composed-winscombe-terrace-listed And https://www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/anatomy-of-a-house-no16-winscombe-street Or check out this book on Neave Brown’s work https://bookshopbyuro.com/products/part-of-a-city-the-work-of-neave-brown-architect There’s a great film by RIBA about his work on YouTube here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VZYiM9HBH0w To view images from this episode, head to 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 [email protected] Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting new adventure. 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 (@alastairfoundation). Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud Guests: Jo McCafferty and Declan McCafferty Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia. Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst) Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Episode One - Rocking the Suburbs

  To kick off the big design adventure, Kevin heads to the Sydney suburbs to visit Tim inhis 1950s modernist home. Plonking themselves at the table, they launch into a wide-ranging conversation covering the trials and tribulations of kitchen renovations, the follyof our before-and-after culture, and just how much Tim tidied up the house for Kev. To view images from this episode, head to our Instagram page @big_design_adventureAnd be sure to follow Tim Ross (@modernister) and Kevin McCloud (@kevin.mccloud1) We’d love to hear from you, reach out to us on [email protected] Know someone who would love this podcast? Please help us share this exciting newadventure. Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), theAustralian Institute of Architects (@aus_institute_architects) and is produced with thesupport of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairswaynfoundation). Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloudBig Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land,Australia.Executive Producer: Shelley KempAudio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk MediaMusic: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst) Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Coming Soon

  A new podcast about design, architecture, people and place...coming soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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