Dreamspaces
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Dreamspaces was a BBC documentary tv series about architecture and interior design. The series had six episodes total. The show was broadcast on BBC Three.
The presenters of Dreamspaces was David Adjaye, Justine Frischmann and Charlie Luxton. The presenters also graded the buildings they reviewed with respect to historical importance and preservation:
Grade I: Buildings of the highest calibre or importance. They cannot be touched unless for repair.
Grade II: Buildings protected from significant alteration.
Grade III: Buildings of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them.
[edit] About the Presenters
A graduate of the Royal College of Art, David Adjaye started a small practice in 1994. He soon built a reputation in reconstructing cafes, bars and private homes for high profile clients including Chris Ofili, Ewan McGregor and Alexander McQueen. His practice Adjaye/Associates is building two 'Idea Store' libraries in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and the Bernie Grant Centre in Tottenham, along with a range of other commissions.
Justine was half way through an architecture course at London University when she met Brett Anderson, dropped out of her course and joined Suede. She then went on to lead the hugely successful band Elastica. This year she's one of the judges for the Royal Institute of British Architecture's Stirling Prize.
Charlie Luxton
Born in Sydney, Australia, Charlie Luxton has lived in England since 1983 and has an MA in Architecture. He is the creative director of Make Communications, a company producing architecture, events and television. In November 2003 Make are opening a new "urban experience" on London's South Bank involving giant wind turbines. As well as presenting on BBC Three, Charlie has been seen on BBC Four, Channel 4 and Five.
[edit] DVD Release
There is no word yet as to whether Dreamspaces or BBC Three will ever release the six episodes on DVD.
