Living with Modernism

In each of six episodes, presenter Simon Davis visits a private family house designed by an architect associated with the modern movement.

Today it is the family home of William and Sharon Sargent, whom Simon visits for a weekend to learn more about Gwynne and his lavish design.

Kevock Road the brainchild of both Morris and Steedman, this steel and glass building located near Edinburgh is a mesmerising example of modern living.

(architects: James Morris and Robert Steedman) Designed in 1934 by Gilbert Booth, its a leading example of Art Deco architecture.

Recently assigned a Grade II listing, the five-bedroom property captures much of the elegance of a period many associate with pre-war Paris and the skyscrapers of Manhattan.