One of the great things about my job is that people are always keen to show me the quirky bits of their… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
When I began studying architecture all I ever wanted was an original, black Eames lounge chair. — George Clarke Architecture Copy Share Image
At 16, I left school and started work as an intern in a local architect's practice. — George Clarke Intern Copy Share Image
If people could see with their own eyes how much electrical appliances cost them, they would be less wasteful. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
I've got quite a big family up in the North and have lost too many people through cancer. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
I love really creative thinking that can make the ordinary extraordinary. — George Clarke Creative thinking Copy Share Image
Our beautiful old buildings tell us so much about who we are. — George Clarke Beautiful Copy Share Image
The reason why I agreed to do 'Flipping Fast' was because obviously there is a lot of property development that goes on… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
I see window treatments as not just the icing on the cake but one of the ingredients going in the cake when… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
It may seem like a wacky idea to have a vertically rotating house, but the whole point of a prototype design is… — George Clarke Design Copy Share Image
Our houses are at least 12 feet under water. All you can see on TV are rooftops. And the bridge we came… — George Clarke Bridges Copy Share Image
If it wasn't for Durham Cathedral I probably wouldn't be an architect. I was taken there when I was about seven and… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
No disrespect to Kevin McCloud, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, but that's the last thing I want to watch when I get… — George Clarke Disrespect Copy Share Image
As Restoration Man, I am pretty obsessed by history, and the more people know about London's history the more they'll appreciate the… — George Clarke History Copy Share Image
Most people only bother checking their boiler when it breaks. They call British Gas or somebody else to fix it. Try and… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
I love architecture, I love buildings, I love history, buildings that have got a story to tell, and we can save the… — George Clarke Architecture Copy Share Image
I don't want to get into any politics about it but I just think if we are a nation that is all… — George Clarke Caring Copy Share Image
Every parent like me thinks about the future. We worry about our parents, who are getting older and how we may have… — George Clarke Children Copy Share Image
The majority of men can see and visualise the end part of the build, and their wives go, 'I just can't get… — George Clarke Design Copy Share Image
A lot of the stigma attached to council and social housing comes about because we are building such a low number, they're… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
I'm very traditional and have some great accessories on my desk at home by Tom Dixon. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
When most of the kids were playing with building blocks and pieces of Lego, I was actually on building sites. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
Most paints used in homes are oil-based and therefore less energy-efficient. — George Clarke Climate Copy Share Image
I'm not much of a gardener really. I'm hopeless, so I don't really get involved with it that much. — George Clarke Ambitious Copy Share Image
Make sure your loft's really well insulated, and get rid of draughts. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
I wanted people to connect with the lyrics, even if it's in some weird way, because they're all personal. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
There's something magical about rooftops. You feel like you're in 'Mary Poppins.' — George Clarke Copy Share Image
The kitchen blackboard is a handy place to keep your reminders and lists. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
What upsets me is when people spend decent money on a project which isn't designed properly from the beginning. — George Clarke Beginning Copy Share Image
I know I've got clean, green technology providing all the heating and hot water for my house. — George Clarke Climate Copy Share Image
Buildings are storytellers. They teach us about our history, good and bad. They tell stories about people. — George Clarke Copy Share Image
Your choice of window dressing is all about the three Ps, privacy, practicality and personal style. — George Clarke Choice Copy Share Image
My mom really instilled in me this idea that parents are not perfect and they make mistakes. — George Clarke Failure Copy Share Image
It turns out, I have a very rare form of muscular dystrophy, which is a muscle-wasting disease. — George Clarke Disease Copy Share Image
I've always had this thing where I've always seen my parents as people, from a very young age. — George Clarke Age Copy Share Image
Although they're often associated with period properties, shutters look the part in all types of homes and I love them! — George Clarke Copy Share Image
After years of touring, my voice has gotten a lot stronger. I used to just blow out after two or three shows,… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
