An 'anti-gravity' home on Grand Designs has collapsed after presenter Kevin McCloud called building it "lunacy".
Richard and Sophie Hawke moved from London to the Weald of Kent near Maidstone and wanted to build the gravity-defying home with a method never tried before in the UK.
The couple, who had been staying in a caravan during Sophie's pregnancy, wanted to use 26,000 tiles to build an unsupported archway made of clay to cover the whole house.
The arch would only be held together by plaster of Paris and no wooden beams, in a manner reminiscent of a style from the 14th century.
However, in a tense moment from the show, Kevin reacted to the noises while Richard held his head in his hand.
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Checking what damage had been done, a collapse had fallen into a single layer rather than the three needed.
However, the issue managed to be solved and the completed eco-home could boast being one of the UK's first passive properties.
It boasts a sophisticated insulation system along with triple-glazing and blinds to keep heat in.
This means the government buys energy from them every year as the house creates more energy than it uses.
According to The Express, Kevin said: "This is a landmark building in so many ways.
"Technologically, architecturally, but for Sophie and Richard it is so much more. It is an extraordinary home."
This comes despite Kevin previously describing the project as "lunacy".
The whole project ultimately cost more than £500,000, despite the original budget totalling £300,000.
However, the results certainly look impressive.
Kevin added: "It is full of joy, delight, surprises and inspiration.
"It is also an architectural first, that wears its big, curvy engineering bravado like a badge of honour."
The episode, which was first broadcast in 2009, also saw Sophie describe the difficulties the pair had faced with piping and water supplies and giving birth to baby Archie while the project was underway.
Thankfully, it all looks good now!
*Grand Designs airs on Channel 4 in the UK and is available on catch-up on All4.
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