A Home Designed as a Sand Castle That Sits at the Top of a Hill (House Tour)
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2024
- Located in the exclusive bay area of Sydney Harbour, Sand Castle is a warm and playful three-storey house set apart by its detailing and calming views of the water. A home designed as a sand castle, the residence was devised by Luigi Rosselli Architects and Raffaello Rosselli Architect; the experience of designing the home is fondly described by Luigi Rosselli as sonata for piano - created by four hands. The building stands tall on its 45-degree slope; the site’s steep hill meant that access throughout the build was difficult. Likewise, the site was composed of sand, causing the ground to become considerably unstable, presenting multiple challenges throughout construction.
As a home designed as an architectural sand castle, being connected to the site and its surrounding context allows the building to stand out against its neighbours. From street level, the home appears as a wall of bricks, submerged into the immediate greenery. Access from the street is via a spiral staircase, which rises above a retaining wall, and when arriving at the top there is an opportunity to look back over the exceptional views. Entry to the home is also available through a lift, which was constructed by tunnelling into the site.
Spaces within the sand castle home are dictated by unusual angles, working in contrast to the solid nature of the built form. The spaces find balance, as would a sculpture, with furniture adding to the layered elements of the residence. The addition of shimmering textures and pops of colour create fresh interactions, grounding the home whilst keeping a certain element of surprise. The styling and interior design by Alwill Interiors creates contrasting colours and textures to the natural palette of the main material, brick. The irregular intricacies of the handmade brick interplays against the smoothness of the honeyed oak joinery and flooring.
The courtyard, which embraces the northern sun, remains the heart of the sand castle home. This is an interesting and distinctive comparison between the very steep front and the flatter plane of the house. The landscape design by Dangar Barin Smith adds to the privacy of the property. Approximately 99% of the plants that are used are native; this reasserts the garden as a significant factor in re-healing the land after the process of construction.
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Architecture by Luigi Rosselli Architects and Raffaello Rosselli Architect.
Photography by Prue Ruscoe.
Styling and Interior Design by Alwill Interiors.
Build by Cumberland Building.
Landscape Design by Dangar Barin Smith.
Filmed and Edited by Cheer Squad Film Co.
Production by The Local Project.
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Sand Castle by Luigi, Raffaello and Romy also features in our latest print publication, Issue No. 6, across 18 pages. To order your own copy of Issue No. 6 (which contains over 350 pages of beautiful homes, interiors and architecture each issue) or to subscribe to our tri-annual publication, see here: thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-06/
Exquisite, what a view. And the part where Debussy played made me smile.
I can just imagine the tradie's on the first day: oh boy, what are we in for?
Credit to all those involved that endure such a challenging build. Amazing house!
Whoever it is you are paying to do the editing and cinematography of these videos, you are almost certainly not paying them enough. Whoever it is (I've not seen a name or a company credited, apologies!) has an absolutely refined sense of taste and aesthetics. These videos are almost a master class on how to provoke a curated response in the viewer by using something as simple a quick cut or panning shot paired with a certain piece of emotive music and mood lighting. Your editor clearly knows how to manufacture a desired emotional response in the viewer! This video editor of yours is an absolute asset, please don't ever let go of them!
Now THIS is architecture!!!
You really outdid yourselves with the production quality on this one. I mean this is the best architecture, the best production, cinematography etc in the world. Your going to blow up.
'Architecture is a wonderful profession '.
Having designed things mechanically, I can only imagine the satisfaction you feel each time you look at a completed project. The Architecture and craftsmanship are right there at edge of human capability!
Well said!
One of the best houses so far imo. Loved the materials used especially outside
And another brilliant designed house by Mr Luigi, i like the understated elevation with the shutters and the contrasting elevation with the view, the home has just enough showey design to avoid it being a home where you shout at the kids for moving the vase or shifting grandma obstructing the art work
Absolutely stunning home, with attention to detail to all aspects. Loving the art pieces, especially the Zhuang Hong Yi!
No words can describe this house, so well designed - it’s stunning.
I love all of the natural lighting and how all of the architects whose projects you show us really know how to deal with it and benefit from it. I never thought windows and skylights and all of these things could be so interesting and so much fun. As usual, this house is absolutely stunning, and I love the concept behind it! You can tell a ton of thought went into his project.
A great blend of very modern and very traditional....
Beautiful house, feels very calm and at peace with itself and the surroundings. Architects and the interior designers and all the trades people have done an amazing job and the owners who made it all possible.
Wow, I’m in awe of this beautiful home - this is truly special. It’s so great to see Luigi and Romy featured again, they are an absolute dream team! Brilliantly captured and produced as always, well done team.
Stunning house. It’ll age beautifully.
I think this is my favourite house so far. It's grand and spacious but it feels homely. I love the pops of colour
Ugh... that kitchen countertop and the cabinetry is to die for. I love it, love it, LOVE it.
This place is epic - I love hearing the stories behind really challenging builds and sites. Such creative problem solving from all involved!
Love the house! It’s so unique without being too complicated or overwhelming. Great work!
Also have you invited the architect previously? I think I remember his other work that you’ve shown. I’m starting to obsess over the guy his houses are a dream
Lovely video, but I would like to see some wider shots so we can have a better perception of the general layout of the house
really like the projects of Luigi Rosselli Architects, according your websites I get a lot of inspiration and extend my taste, thanks
The light and sitting is quite lovely indeed. Thank you. The handmade bricks drew my attention immediately.
This house is a dream.. it reminds me of a vacation home in italy or southern france.
Congratulations Simon so proud of you
Just one word...BEAUTIFUL
One word: perfection.
delightful. his passion draws you in to this work of art. lovely lovely home. bravo
Stunning. Dream building.
Grounded and playful,wow
More Sydney content!!!! Love this house, so relaxing
This house is such a masterpiece! The view sold me!
Thanks Local Project! 😎
This is truly an exceptional home...
Beautiful
Gorgeous house and well-crafted execution detailing the story of the home.
Surprise is the greatest satisfaction of our profession ~ Luigi
Bricks are for Smashing~ Mario
@@navneetram8345 :D
I love it..I'm having a great idea for my own house..thank you local project.
Fascinating. I love the stairs and the view, bricks, ... All!:)
Stunning & Timeless
Awlays impressed with the production of your guys video's. interviews, video, music, editing you guys kill it.
i love this house... but when she said "unpretentious" i spat out my bev. This has to be one of the most expensive and luxurious homes I've ever seen 😂
I mean that doesn’t make it pretentious
Such an unusual design but I really love it!
I wish I could see The Castle. Many lines. Nice curved rail!
Stunning!
I dont usually like modern architecture because its very cold and kind of gives me a hospital vibes on it, but this one i really love it the bricks and everything it's very cozy
Bonsoir
Je découvre ce soir cette réalisation.Magnifique
Je l’ai regardé 3 fois de suite. Je vais m’endormir avec un rêve ou l’extérieur et l’aménagement intérieur respire le bonheur
Bravo
Amazing view, stunning house ❤️
Wouldn't mind being on lockdown at that place! Stunning property
Mantabbb contentnya ,bisa buat referensi, semoga makin sukses chanelnya. salam sehat dan Sukses selalu buat kita semua
Beautiful.
A lot to take in with this one, glad the video was a little longer than usual! Fantastic house
Absolutely stunning!
If your watching this, someday your going to own a dream home like this 🙈😊
Bravo, incredible
genial artist mr.LUIGI
FANTÁSTICO PROYECTO.
FANTÁSTICO DISEÑO INTERIOR
FANTÁSTICA LA PROYECCIÓN FE LUCES Y SOMBRAS...
EXCEPCIONAL...❗💗💗💗💗
This is my favorite house!! Absolutely stunning, but can we include price and reno budgets in future videos (I'm just curious!)
The wooden curved art work is amazing! who is it by?
Ahh Claire de lune..❤️❤️
I like the Italian accent
Beautiful!
Art
Gorgeous ❤️❤️just wanted to know the quality of the sliding doors in the balcony
love it thank you
this channel is so underrated its sucks😔💕
Love the design, and may I where can I find the music in the video? suits the house perfactly.
wonderful place! but feeling like i missed out on the bedrooms and bathrooms though
A Masterpiece !!!!
Can somebody ID the dining chairs ?!?
Beautiful! But just how is the kitchen sink so smol!?
Wow
Art piece
Huh...architecture... at times we think of architectural solutions miles away when it's right in front of us...good job
Tony Anderson as the background music 🤍👌🏻🔥
this is truly a beautiful home. i have just one concern & that is how could one ever contend with the eight legged beasts. especially the Godzilla breed native to Australia. i used to dream of living in Australia as a kid. literally dream i was obsessed.
then i learned the devastating truth & well, the grass over here looks pretty green. web blanket free.
I disagree with her. To me, it’s not warm and quite showy.
Overall, nicely done. A great amount of thought, skill and effort.
sangat bagus sekali
I want to say the art in the home is Zhuang Hong Yi sold by Laura Rathe, someone correct me if I’m wrong
Correct!
how much?
Meravigliosa
Are there earthquakes in Sydney? Are those bricks reinforced?
💕💕
Any insight on the music @ 4:50?
First to this masterpiece
no
What's the music at 2:23
Gymnopédie No. 1
Debussy - Clair de lune
Thank you, people of UA-cam.
The brief was for ‘not be a show home’… they failed the brief… 😂 this is a beautiful show home.
Ever repurpose a commercial property to residential?
Can anyone please tell me what song this is at 2:23
Debussy - Clair de lune
My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio
Imagine when Uber eats do a delivery here
It looks like my primary school in the late ‘70s.
There's a sense of 'home' from this building. Some buildings focus too much on being eye-catching once the clients are spending certain amount of money.
The japandi / mid-century modern design language mixture feels like it's going to stand the time
Combien
Execuse me, where can I park my cars?
Hmm, i really can't tell what I'm looking at. Need wider shots, and I need a plan, a section or something or more of a space by space sequence to grasp the design itself. Doesn't look like anything special to me
"....not a showpiece home" Delusional !!!!!