The architect’s pioneering property, Grillagh Water House, is internationally recognisable following its appearance on Channel 4’s Grand Designs in 2014. Pictures: Bruno TamiozzoThe laughter didn’t stop him and Patrick completed Grillagh Water House from £10k worth of shipping containers in just under 10 months. "The primary structure is made of four 45ft shipping containers, merged together to form two large cantilever forms," says Patrick. “No, prior to ‘Grand Designs’ I had never planned to be on TV — but then I thought: Why not try it?” he says. It [‘Grand Designs’] reaped a lot of rewards for me and turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made.”Patrick says he “owes” a lot to Grand Designs — not least his first encounter with his wife Victoria.

Source: Irish Examiner July 03, 2022 17:12 UTC