I can honestly say this is the first concrete structure I have seen that doesn't feel like Brutalist Architecture. The ample glazing and tropical setting certainly help with that, but I do agree that the formwork and human scaling of the details really do create a warmth and hominess I have not experienced with other concrete buildings. And as a Californian, I certainly appreciate that it's also 99% wildfire proof! Well done team!
I don’t really resonate with the design here, but the fact that the children were involved in the construction is such a beautiful thing! As they said, this house would likely be not sold, and it will be a beautiful token to them and the future generations. Such a heartfelt idea! Absolutely love it.
I appreciate how solid it appears and am sure actually is. I would have opted for lighter and more colorful finishes instead of black and charcoal on painted walls and furnishings, but that may be because I'm losing my vision.
What a love about this channel is to look at the beautiful locations in Australia and NZ. I visited in the early 2000s and was so impressed by the natural beauty and great quality of life. Also the photography of these videos are so well done. Top notch.
Beautiful! Concrete is a lot harder than building with wood and achieving all the textures running throughout this home is spectacular. You hire an architect to design you a piece of artwork that you just so happen to live in.....
Wow I've never seen a home like this It's beautiful and it's unique The architecture and design is mind-blowing yet looks so cosy and comfortable. Loved it
From the first few shoots I thought I never saw such fine exposed concrete in a home and then I realize the owner is an expert so ya, makes sense and you can see it. Amazing work all around.
Black is such an interesting choice. It’s sometimes imposing, but when used tastefully like in this case, it feels very natural and fitting of the natural environment. Takes a skilled architect to really get it right and not feel like a “lair,” especially when it’s on a beachfront setting like in this case.
I love the idea, the design and everything. I wish that instead of impressions of the inside there would be a whole tour throughout all the floors and rooms to get a much deeper understanding of the divisionion, structure and design!
I adore this house, I love the larch wood effect done in concrete. I love you can see through the house from front door but still do not see full reveal of the house structure
Gorgeous building of course, though I would have thought a sand castle would need to look like an upside down bucket. And if I ever use this much board formed concrete, I'm going to plan to reuse the boards for a deck or shed the size of the house!
*0:50: really cool exterior... WOW into bedroom @0:53 (then see 1:54)*; ***2 interior shots from 1:27 are INSANE***; **staircase @1:41 is ILL (2 shots)... 3:17**; 1:47 open area v v nice; **2 shots from 1:50 are unreal (hallway to stairs)... mesh w/ 3:59**; 2:47 as a garage?; 2:54 another nice hallway idea; 3:34 really nice bdrm; **3:46 is PERFECT, but for where?**... to 3:57, then 4:28, but for what? **with 4:35 balcony transition**; 4:19 overhead opening is cool for common areas; 5:08: tree/exterior mix is well done... 5:28 too, but is that possible?;
Whoever edits these! Beautiful homes, but I never have any conception of space or layout. The shots seem rather arbitrary, cycling without progression between outside, kitchen, bedroom, etc... I lose spacial sense, which is so deeply important in architecture. What does it feel like to move through this house? To experience it the way it is intended, as a guest would entering and taking a look around?
Was this the concrete beach house built a few seasons ago on Grand Designs NZ? If not it feels very inspired by it. The textures inside are great. Would be dark on a normal grey NZ day. Great brutalist piece though!
Wasn’t this house on Grand Designs?? He got concrete in his eye?? But luckily he still has sight. And his wife did the interior design and his son wants to be an architect but he hopes he becomes an engineer🌝😄
Creating environments that were both functional and humane, focused not only on a building's appearance but how it would connect with and enrich the lives of those inside it. Moreover, at its core, his organic design philosophy states that architecture holds a relationship with its time and place. - - Frank Lloyd Wright
It doesn't look like a sand castle, but it's amazing what you did with the concrete. Please don't tell me you cut down any of those GORGEOUS trees to build there. Overall, it seems kind of "forced" into a place it doesn't belong and the interior seems like a maze you could easily get lost in.
I feel the structure itself is a bit oversized and heavy; but what I really feel is off is the decor. Dark, dated in places, without much personality or individual feel, and with little relation to the environment and the style of the house.
Lovely home, the concrete faux wood is perfect for that environment. I Can't understand why they dont put a few dollars into some landscaping, the fake sheets of grass is really tacky. Honestly, sand or dirt would make it look like a 'sandcastle', the faux just looks cheap.
I would love to see a more sustainable approach to many of the houses on this channel.. they are all beautiful designed but are often build of concrete. (5% of global co2 emissions are related to the concrete and cement industry
That's what I was thinking. That the co2 emissions for this single structure would be equivalent to how many 'normal' homes of conventional construction.
I was going to say, "No, it won't be fake. People don't do that there. There's no need to." But yeah, you're right. For a house worth (May '22) more than $8 million, that pretty lame.
I mostly like the house and the location is amazing. However, can someone please tell designers/developers that the hideous frosted glass garage doors look tacky with any style of house, never looked good with any style house, will never look good with anything but an entirely frosted glass house, and nobody wants that.
Concrete House makes sense for lasting forever, look at the Flak Towers in Germany that it's massive thick walls just laughed at the Russians Biggest Howitzer Guns firing at it for hours, the Russians gave up on shooting at the Flak Tower 3.5 meter thick walls.
a concrete box is a loooooooooooong way from an organic free lowing sand castle - have you never heard of Organic Futurism ???? even a traditional Mediterranean villa is more human and real ....
This is the best channel displaying architecture on CZcams. Great work! Great attention to detail!
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I totally agree. I have to watch them all
The keep me focused on my ultimate goal of becoming an architect
I absolutely agree!
Check out "Design Seed" pretty good content as well
I can honestly say this is the first concrete structure I have seen that doesn't feel like Brutalist Architecture. The ample glazing and tropical setting certainly help with that, but I do agree that the formwork and human scaling of the details really do create a warmth and hominess I have not experienced with other concrete buildings. And as a Californian, I certainly appreciate that it's also 99% wildfire proof! Well done team!
I don’t really resonate with the design here, but the fact that the children were involved in the construction is such a beautiful thing!
As they said, this house would likely be not sold, and it will be a beautiful token to them and the future generations. Such a heartfelt idea! Absolutely love it.
can only imagine the thought and precision it took to form all this up
Inspiring. Like how the wood interiors mimic the wood formed cast concrete. Quite an achievement.
Calm, cozy, warm, and welcoming. In my opinion, it's exactly what a home should consist of.
i always get so excited every time the local project does a feature on concrete houses!! they're just so beautiful.
I appreciate how solid it appears and am sure actually is. I would have opted for lighter and more colorful finishes instead of black and charcoal on painted walls and furnishings, but that may be because I'm losing my vision.
What a love about this channel is to look at the beautiful locations in Australia and NZ. I visited in the early 2000s and was so impressed by the natural beauty and great quality of life. Also the photography of these videos are so well done. Top notch.
Plz is anyone else mesmerized by this mans voice
Beautiful! Concrete is a lot harder than building with wood and achieving all the textures running throughout this home is spectacular. You hire an architect to design you a piece of artwork that you just so happen to live in.....
You should see the construction of it on grand designs New Zealand I believe
The Local Project promotes the quality and good taste of the architectural act, without compromises. Thanks for that! :)
Our pleasure, thanks for noticing! 🙂
This whole series and the creativity/ design within it brings me a sense of calm, wonderful.
beautiful use of materials. Building a partially poured concrete house in Mexico and this is inspiring. This house feels warm.
What a sculptural masterpiece. Love it!
Wow I've never seen a home like this
It's beautiful and it's unique
The architecture and design is mind-blowing yet looks so cosy and comfortable. Loved it
From the first few shoots I thought I never saw such fine exposed concrete in a home and then I realize the owner is an expert so ya, makes sense and you can see it. Amazing work all around.
Beautiful 🤩. UK 🏴
Love it. Amazing concrete workmanship 🌻
A very clever use of concrete, showing its material diversity. 😀
Shut up! I can’t take it.
One of the most beautiful homes I’ve seen
Beautiful!!! Surprisingly looks warm and inviting for being made of concrete. Well done☺️
Thanks Kelli
The builder, I saw him on The Grand Designs AUS, for the first time I realize making concrete has it's own art.
This is some of the most interesting uses of concrete I've seen!
I'm such a sucker for board form concrete. Such a sick look
Very well done - so almost perfect - but so big. Another minimalist here - so you know what their like... But yes a fabulous house.
Black is such an interesting choice. It’s sometimes imposing, but when used tastefully like in this case, it feels very natural and fitting of the natural environment. Takes a skilled architect to really get it right and not feel like a “lair,” especially when it’s on a beachfront setting like in this case.
I wish Local Project would put the location on each video. I never know if it’s in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or New Zealand
I think this home was featured on Grand Designs, I watched it then and it's equally as mesmerizing now. Beautiful modernist home
Awesome place
This is a great design.
Love this house. Very cool and dramatic. Only thing I would change are those garage doors …. They look out of place and really ….suburban…
Building concrete in Portugal for an artist house and farm. Always looking for inspiration and this place was cool.
geometrically satisfying
I love the idea, the design and everything. I wish that instead of impressions of the inside there would be a whole tour throughout all the floors and rooms to get a much deeper understanding of the divisionion, structure and design!
I adore this house, I love the larch wood effect done in concrete. I love you can see through the house from front door but still do not see full reveal of the house structure
Stunning home.
' Creative design for a deep/narrow lot
Excellent episode. Thanks Max.
Each video is like a meditation. Calm music, attention to detail. But I'm missing the layout of the building. To get the full picture.)
5:18 - First time I've seen spiderweb in these videos! The houses always look immaculately clean.
Beautiful home!
Fantástica!😍😍
Marvelous!
Beautiful!
Spectacular!
Gorgeous ❤️
Fantastic!
Very nice home. Well done.
LOVELY
Gorgeous brutalist home, I love it!
Gorgeous building of course, though I would have thought a sand castle would need to look like an upside down bucket. And if I ever use this much board formed concrete, I'm going to plan to reuse the boards for a deck or shed the size of the house!
beautiful house, I like it
Sublime…..
love this house 😍
Wow
Banger
Muito obrigado pelos vídeos
Por favor vídeo com: casa minimalista para 2 pessoas e, economicamente acessível
Obrigado
2:44 - "Concreteologist & Homeowner"
love it
*0:50: really cool exterior... WOW into bedroom @0:53 (then see 1:54)*;
***2 interior shots from 1:27 are INSANE***;
**staircase @1:41 is ILL (2 shots)... 3:17**;
1:47 open area v v nice;
**2 shots from 1:50 are unreal (hallway to stairs)... mesh w/ 3:59**;
2:47 as a garage?;
2:54 another nice hallway idea;
3:34 really nice bdrm;
**3:46 is PERFECT, but for where?**... to 3:57, then 4:28, but for what? **with 4:35 balcony transition**;
4:19 overhead opening is cool for common areas;
5:08: tree/exterior mix is well done... 5:28 too, but is that possible?;
Please add basic map of home. So we can imagine how it is.
Whoever edits these! Beautiful homes, but I never have any conception of space or layout. The shots seem rather arbitrary, cycling without progression between outside, kitchen, bedroom, etc... I lose spacial sense, which is so deeply important in architecture. What does it feel like to move through this house? To experience it the way it is intended, as a guest would entering and taking a look around?
Was this the concrete beach house built a few seasons ago on Grand Designs NZ? If not it feels very inspired by it. The textures inside are great. Would be dark on a normal grey NZ day. Great brutalist piece though!
Yes, it is indeed: GD NZ S02E01 "Concreteologist House"
Yes nice to see it again. Remember the owner nearly lost his eye.
THE LOCAL PROJECT
5,200 sq feet, on almost a third of an acre.
Wasn’t this house on Grand Designs?? He got concrete in his eye?? But luckily he still has sight.
And his wife did the interior design and his son wants to be an architect but he hopes he becomes an engineer🌝😄
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4:06 is it fluffy cat? 😻😻
Creating environments that were both functional and humane, focused not only on a building's appearance but how it would connect with and enrich the lives of those inside it. Moreover, at its core, his organic design philosophy states that architecture holds a relationship with its time and place. - - Frank Lloyd Wright
These houses are great and all, but it would be great to see The Local Project cover architecture that isn't just for millionaires.
It doesn't look like a sand castle, but it's amazing what you did with the concrete. Please don't tell me you cut down any of those GORGEOUS trees to build there. Overall, it seems kind of "forced" into a place it doesn't belong and the interior seems like a maze you could easily get lost in.
Dune vibes
As much as I love the natural look of concrete, I dislike it‘s massive environmental impact.
It's not that big
I feel the structure itself is a bit oversized and heavy; but what I really feel is off is the decor. Dark, dated in places, without much personality or individual feel, and with little relation to the environment and the style of the house.
Everyone has their own preferences, that's what makes us different and diverse. You don't have to like it. Not everything will be made to your liking.
So this is where Tyrell from Blade Runner lives......
Ma sarap pang kamot ng likod yang concrete na yan ma ligas gas haha
Windows which brand? Technal / Schüco
Lovely home, the concrete faux wood is perfect for that environment. I Can't understand why they dont put a few dollars into some landscaping, the fake sheets of grass is really tacky. Honestly, sand or dirt would make it look like a 'sandcastle', the faux just looks cheap.
Really adorable, I'm so sorry but I think words are way to short for the legends😎 who made it
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👍🏆👍
his deep voice reminds me of.... "my name is giovanni giorgio...but everybody calls me...."
Architecture is easy when there are no monetary constraints.
I would love to see a more sustainable approach to many of the houses on this channel.. they are all beautiful designed but are often build of concrete. (5% of global co2 emissions are related to the concrete and cement industry
That's what I was thinking. That the co2 emissions for this single structure would be equivalent to how many 'normal' homes of conventional construction.
.. but the fake grass down the side???
I was going to say, "No, it won't be fake. People don't do that there. There's no need to." But yeah, you're right. For a house worth (May '22) more than $8 million, that pretty lame.
A 2 story house with a basement is not a 3 story house. 👨🏻⚖️
استغفرالله العظيم من كل ذنب عظيم
What's your point?
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Home tour with basic information
Teh~ wow~ pro ~ see you later, ;))
I mostly like the house and the location is amazing. However, can someone please tell designers/developers that the hideous frosted glass garage doors look tacky with any style of house, never looked good with any style house, will never look good with anything but an entirely frosted glass house, and nobody wants that.
Бетон визуально очень теплым кажется от рельефа отпечатанной доски.👍
Can withstand big quake…y may
remain the only one standing…
can you make video with less person talking in the video, just make their speech in the background, and more exploriing the residence
Concrete House makes sense for lasting forever, look at the Flak Towers in Germany that it's massive thick walls just laughed at the Russians Biggest Howitzer Guns firing at it for hours, the Russians gave up on shooting at the Flak Tower 3.5 meter thick walls.
a concrete box is a loooooooooooong way from an organic free lowing sand castle - have you never heard of Organic Futurism ???? even a traditional Mediterranean villa is more human and real ....
Beautiful structure. The rental furniture though… :/
shouldn't sandcastles feel playful? this feels the opposite of playful.
Like an oversized sauna