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18 (often listed as Season 14 or 15 in some regions/streaming services) Episode: 8 Project Name: The Miniscule House / The Micro House Location: Peckham, South London Participants: Joe Stuart and Lina Nilsson The Build Story

To maximize space, Joe designed the house to go deep underground and several stories up. It features six split levels connected by a central staircase. Innovative Features: Grand.Designs.Series.18.8of9.Miniscule.House.72...

High-performance "SIPs" (Structural Insulated Panels) to keep the walls thin but well-insulated. 18 (often listed as Season 14 or 15

A basement level dug out by hand to create a bedroom and bathroom. A basement level dug out by hand to

Despite the "miniscule" footprint, the finished house is a masterclass in urban density. It feels remarkably spacious due to the split-level layout and was eventually shortlisted for several architectural awards for its clever use of a "restricted" site.

The project was notorious for its incredibly tight budget and Joe's hands-on approach. He did much of the labor himself to save costs, leading to significant delays and physical exhaustion. The Outcome

Joe Stuart, a young designer, and his partner Lina took on the ambitious challenge of building a functional, modern home on a tiny plot of land—a former coffin workshop measuring only (roughly the size of two parking spaces).