Episode 1 showcases four varied examples of spectacular architecture. We go from a celebration of California in a unique home in Manhattan Beach ... to the artful utilization of hand-made in a Little Italy penthouse, to a one of a kind modern Lake House and an innovative learning community designed with the curiosity and creativity of children in mind.

We showcase Rainier Square and an amazing new engineering technology making a big splash in the architectural world. Then Moynihan Train Hall - a spectacular train hall merging the old and the new, the aesthetic and functional. We go to Nashville International Airport to look at the “Garden on the Wall” and finally take a trip to Budapest and gaze upon the magnificent design of the Hungarian State Opera.

Prepare to be wowed by The Liljestrand House, the only intact example of renowned architect Vladimir Ossipoff’s residential work open to the public. Next up is 350 California Street, a collaborative effort to create a building that through its design and architecture facilitates innovation, creative co-working and sustainable climate conscious innovation. Finally, we tour the Garde Gallery in New York City and discover how the “non-decorated” look can be both simple and precious, serious and whimsical. The voting for the Ferguson People’s Choice Award for this season is now open! You can scan the QR code in the episode or head to bydesign.global to vote for your favourite story and you and a friend could win flights to New York, staying 2 nights at one of Sonesta’s 4 New York properties, enjoy an exclusive VIP guest tour of the Ferguson New York City showroom and select a range of lighting and fans for your project, courtesy of Minka Group.