The BEST episodes of Grand Designs New Zealand season 6

Every episode of Grand Designs New Zealand season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Grand Designs New Zealand season 6!

Architect Tom Webster meets people all over Aotearoa who are challenging architecture, geography, sustainability, technology, and even standard building practices to create innovative, cutting edge homes.

Last Updated: 4/19/2024Network: TVNZ 1Status: Continuing

7.72

29 votes

#1 - Grand Tearooms Penthouse

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2020

Auckland couple Bridget and Steve Varney take on the challenge of converting Farmers' grand tea rooms built in 1930 into a New York style loft.

7.37

27 votes

#2 - Piha Clifftop Retreat

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2020

Joseph and Susannah battle storms and complex topography as they attempt to build a coastal paradise on a steep site with stunning view of Piha.

7.36

22 votes

#3 - Schist Vineyard

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2020

Roland and Lucienne Vanderwal join forces with their son Michiel to build a home out of local schist, in the middle of their central Otago vineyard.

7.36

22 votes

#4 - Ultramodern Rooftop Home

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2020

Heritage building enthusiasts Ted and Ita Daniels create an ultra-modern rooftop apartment on top of one of the city's most beautiful renovations.

7.26

23 votes

#5 - Floating Beach Bach

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2020

Normally, you'd think twice about building extreme beachfront in Paekākāriki... but it's a challenge top industrial designer Mark Pennington is ready to take on! Will Mark and Pip's dream home come to life or get washed away?

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7.13

23 votes

#6 - Sounds Hideaway

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2020

An off the grid monolith in the Marlborough Sounds is a challenging build. But when you live 12,000 miles away like the O'Briens, it's nigh on impossible.