Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
TV Shows
The Perfect Home (2006)

The Perfect Home

⁽²⁰⁰⁶⁾

Not Rated

2h 5m

May 1st, 2006

7.5/10

240

?

Rate this

The Perfect Home

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Cast & Crew Company Credits Release Dates Certifications Technical Specs Photos Videos Official Sites Social Profiles External Links Languages Locations Alternative Titles Filming Dates Production Dates Awards Origin Countries Keywords Taglines Soundtracks

Synopsis

The Perfect Home is a television series of three 42 minute episodes commissioned for Channel 4 based on the book The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton which first aired in 2006.

In the programmes, Alain de Botton explored the importance of innovative architecture for homes. He offered criticism of modern developments that build in an idealized fake heritage style, which he referred to as pastiche, often referring back to the example of Great Notley Garden Village near Braintree, Essex.

The first programme looks at how the current status quo came about where volume builders are typically building houses with architectural styles harking back to pre-industrial eras such as mock Tudor, neo-Georgian and mock country cottage façades.

The second looks at what defines a building's beauty, drawing parallels with the differences between the Catholic and Protestant ideals in their respective places of worship, suggesting the comparison was a trade off between decoration versus a more utilitarian approach.

The third programme looks at how the current situation could be improved, with de Botton's preferred option being that buildings' architecture should reflect the era in which they are built. To this end, he approached Bellway Homes with examples of more contemporary designs being used on in The Netherlands as a suggested alternative. Bellway's reaction was quite positive, and they have incorporated more contemporary designs into their Ravenswood development on the former Ipswich Airport site in Suffolk.

Less

More

The Perfect Home Posters

Cast

Alain de Botton
Self - Presenter
Full cast & crew

Directors

Neil Crombie
Full cast & crew

Producers

Neil Crombie
producer
Jasmine Dick
associate producer
Sandra Whipham
associate producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Alain de Botton
written by
Alain de Botton
book
Full cast & crew

Keywords

house
happiness
philosophy
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

May 1st, 2006 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Alternative Titles

The Perfect Home (original title)
The Perfect Home (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Running Times

125 min (3 parts)

Production Companies

Seneca Productions
Channel 4 Television Corporation (Albania) (for)

Distribution Companies

Channel 4 Television Corporation (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Other Companies

Musee et Domaine National de Versailles (thanks)
Altes Museum (thanks)
Egyptian Embassy (thanks)
All Other Companies

Featured Celebrity Photos

Michelle Monaghan Attends Netflix Premiere of "The Whisper Man" in New York City

Rocsi Diaz Shines at Harold & Carole Pump Foundation 26th Anniversary Celebrity Dinner in LA

Dakota Fanning Films Polo by Ralph Lauren Commercial in New York

Marine Delplace at the Jury Photocall of the 19th Angoulême French-Speaking Film Festival

Marie Reim Performs Live at Sossenheim Open Air SOOPA Festival in Frankfurt

Marine Delplace Shines on the Red Carpet at the 19th Angouleme French-Speaking Festival Opening

Selena Gomez Filming Only Murders in the Building Outside London's Corinthia Hotel

Brooks Nader Spotted Shopping in Capri

Brooks Nader Enjoys Family Lunch at Verdi in Saint-Tropez

Pixie Lott Joins Rylan for Special KaRYok Segment on BBC Two in London

Kate Walsh Shines at Netflix's "The Whisper Man" New York Premiere

Lena Gercke Shines at the 'Back to the 90s' Premiere in Berlin

Charli D'Amelio Enjoys a Visit to Studio City Farmers Market in Los Angeles

Brecca Brazil Attends 22nd Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival in Los Angeles

Nathalie Emmanuel Attends 22nd Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival Closing Night in Los Angeles

Zara Larsson Delivers Electrifying Performance at All Points East 2026 in London

Megan Moroney Shines at 19th Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville

Aimee Carrero Shines at 41st Imagen Awards in Los Angeles

Addison Rae Spotted Enjoying Day Out in Los Angeles

Dakota Fanning Spotted Heading to Ralph Lauren Store on Madison Avenue in New York

Anastasia Karanikolaou and Jesse Jo Stark Spotted Leaving Bird Streets Club in LA

Brooks Nader Enjoys a Refreshing Swim at Nerano Beach Club in Italy

Kimberley Garner Enjoys Sunny Beach Day in Ibiza with Friend

Pixie Lott Shines at the "Who Killed Marilyn" Press Night After-Party in London

Isabella Gomez Shines at the 41st Annual Imagen Awards in Beverly Hills

Pixie Lott Spotted Outside ITV Studios in London

Jorja Smith Delivers Captivating Performance at All Points East Festival in London

Taya Miller at IGN San Diego Comic-Con Party 2026 in San Diego, CA

Amber Midthunder at IGN San Diego Comic-Con Party 2026 in San Diego

Lana Condor at "The Devil's Mouth" Beach Party in Malibu, July 2026

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion