Dreamspaces
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Dreamspaces was a BBC
documentary
TV series about architecture
and interior design
. The series ran for two seasons and had twelve episodes total. The show was broadcast on BBC Three
from 2003 to 2004.
The presenters of Dreamspaces were David Adjaye
, Justine Frischmann
and Charlie Luxton.
is a graduate of the Royal College of Art
. Having 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 has designed 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.
received her BSc in Architecture from the Bartlett in 1990. She then went on to lead the band Elastica
. She was once one of the judges for the Royal Institute of British Architecture's Stirling Prize.
since 1983 and has an MA in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University
. He was the creative director of Make Communications, a company producing architecture, events and television. In November 2003 Make opened a new "urban experience" on London's South Bank involving giant wind turbines. In 2004 he presented a series Guerilla Homes. As well as presenting on BBC Three, Charlie has been seen on BBC Four, Channel 4 and Five.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
documentary
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
TV series about architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and interior design
Interior design
Interior design describes a group of various yet related projects that involve turning an interior space into an effective setting for the range of human activities are to take place there. An interior designer is someone who conducts such projects...
. The series ran for two seasons and had twelve episodes total. The show was broadcast on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
from 2003 to 2004.
The presenters of Dreamspaces were David Adjaye
David Adjaye
David Adjaye OBE is a British architect.-Early life:David Adjaye was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The son of a Ghanaian diplomat who has lived in Tanzania, Egypt, Yemen and Lebanon before moving to Britain at the age of nine, he led a privileged life and was privately educated...
, Justine Frischmann
Justine Frischmann
Justine Elinor Frischmann is an English singer and guitarist, best known for being the lead singer of the now defunct band Elastica...
and Charlie Luxton.
Series 1 (2003)
| Episode | Segments | Presented by | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bag It Up | Charlie Luxton | |
| Destination: Puerto Rico | Justine Frischmann | ||
| Pocket Guide: Mies van der Rohe | Charlie Luxton | ||
| Well Overdue | David Adjaye | ||
| Dreamspace: Dave Gorman | Dave Gorman Dave Gorman David James Gorman is an English author, stand-up comedian and presenter. He has performed comedy shows on stage in which he tells stories of extreme adventures and presents the evidence to the audience in order to prove to them that they are true stories... |
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| |
Urban Choice | Charlie Luxton | |
| Destination: Bucharest | David Adjaye | ||
| Pocket Guide: Arne Jacobsen | Charlie Luxton | ||
| A River Runs through It | Justine Frischmann | ||
| Dreamspace: Pauline McLynn | Pauline McLynn Pauline McLynn Pauline McLynn is an Irish actress, comedienne and author, best known for playing Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, and Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless.- Early life :... |
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Tainted Love | Justine Frischmann | |
| Destination: Miami | Charlie Luxton | ||
| Pocket Guide: Walter Gropius | Charlie Luxton | ||
| All Rise | David Adjaye | ||
| Dreamspace: Jamie Theakston | Jamie Theakston Jamie Theakston Jamie Theakston is an English television and radio presenter, producer and actor.-Education:... |
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Destination: Antwerp | David Adjaye | |
| Nuclear Families | Justine Frischmann | ||
| Pocket Guide: Denys Lasdun | Charlie Luxton | ||
| Park Life | Charlie Luxton | ||
| Dreamspace: Natalie Casey | Natalie Casey Natalie Casey Natalie Casey is an English actress, television presenter and singer. She is best known for her long running roles playing Carol Groves in the TV series Hollyoaks from 1995 to 2000 and playing Donna Henshaw in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps from 2001 to 2011... |
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| |
Clubbed to Death | David Adjaye | |
| Destination: Brasilia | Justine Frischmann | ||
| Pocket Guide: James Stirling | Charlie Luxton | ||
| The Ambassador's Reception | Charlie Luxton | ||
| Dreamspace: Nick Moran | Nick Moran Nick Moran Nicholas James "Nick" Moran is an English actor, writer, producer and director, best known for his role as Eddy the card shark in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels... |
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Destination: Helsinki | Charlie Luxton | |
| Power Trip | David Adjaye | ||
| Pocket Guide: le Corbusier | Charlie Luxton | ||
| Watercooler Challenge | Justine Frischmann | ||
| Dreamspace: Mark Radcliffe | Mark Radcliffe Mark Radcliffe Mark Radcliffe is an English broadcaster who has worked in various roles for the BBC since the 1980s and remains one of Britain's most recognised DJs. He is currently a presenter on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, where he hosts an afternoon show five times a week alongside Stuart Maconie, called... |
Series 2 (2004)
| Episode | Segments | Presented by | Description |
|---|
David Adjaye
David AdjayeDavid Adjaye
David Adjaye OBE is a British architect.-Early life:David Adjaye was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The son of a Ghanaian diplomat who has lived in Tanzania, Egypt, Yemen and Lebanon before moving to Britain at the age of nine, he led a privileged life and was privately educated...
is a graduate of the Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy...
. Having 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
Chris Ofili
Chris Ofili is a Turner Prize winning British painter best known for artworks referencing aspects of his Nigerian heritage, particularly his incorporation of elephant dung. He was one of the Young British Artists, and is now based in Trinidad.-Early life:Ofilli was born in Manchester. He had a...
, Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Ewan Gordon McGregor is a Scottish actor. He has had success in mainstream, indie, and art house films. McGregor is perhaps best known for his roles as heroin addict Mark Renton in the drama Trainspotting , young Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy , and poet Christian in the...
and Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen, CBE was a British fashion designer and couturier best known for his in-depth knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, his tendency to juxtapose strength with fragility in his collections, as well as the emotional power and raw energy of his provocative fashion shows...
. His practice Adjaye/Associates has designed 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 Frischmann
Justine FrischmannJustine Frischmann
Justine Elinor Frischmann is an English singer and guitarist, best known for being the lead singer of the now defunct band Elastica...
received her BSc in Architecture from the Bartlett in 1990. She then went on to lead the band Elastica
Elastica
Elastica were an English alternative rock band that played punk rock-influenced music. They were best known for their 1995 album Elastica, which produced singles that charted in the US and the UK.-History:...
. She was once one of the judges for the Royal Institute of British Architecture's Stirling Prize.
Charlie Luxton
he livesEnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
since 1983 and has an MA in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University is a new university in Oxford, England. It was named to honour the school's founding principal, John Brookes. It has been ranked as the best new university by the Sunday Times University Guide 10 years in a row...
. He was the creative director of Make Communications, a company producing architecture, events and television. In November 2003 Make opened a new "urban experience" on London's South Bank involving giant wind turbines. In 2004 he presented a series Guerilla Homes. As well as presenting on BBC Three, Charlie has been seen on BBC Four, Channel 4 and Five.