Architect Redesigns A 100 Year Old Home Into A Calming Modern Home (House Tour)
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- A beautiful dance of soft curves and geometric lines, Lee House is a study in balance and restraint where the architect redesigns a 100 year old home. Angelo Candalepas, director of Candalepas Associates and the architect of Lee House, assumes a very conceptual approach to architecture - evident in the house he has crafted. “What we have tried to do is seek aspects of perfection in form that enable us to encourage something in the human condition which isn't able to be seen, but is perhaps only able to be felt,” reflects Angelo.
Here, the architect redesigns a 100 year old home in Sydney’s Watsons Bay. The front façade appears as a humble, one-storey traditional cottage that sits in contrast to the two-storey, modern, geometric façade at the rear. The way the architect redesigns a 100 year old home was a step away from the client’s original brief - removing the existing cottage and creating a large home. After many discussions, the client developed a modesty about their brief. “It meant we could work with an incredibly quiet house… something that is purely an interior design,” says Angelo.
The architect redesigns a 100 year old home with a material palette that is simultaneously robust, raw and refined. Timber flooring and ceilings make the space feel spacious yet cosy and is also used in the kitchen for joinery, the dining table and the base of the island bench. This is complemented by the heavy use of concrete for walls, stairs and detailing, softened by round curves. Styling is dominated by minimalist furniture and neutral tones. The effect is a layered home that combines organic moments such as the soft curves of the concrete and circular skylight with the geometric nature of the timber flooring, sharp stairs and rectilinear furniture.
When reflecting on the use of curved concrete, Angelo comments on the way materials can evoke something deeper than their physicality. “Through the softness of the concrete and how light might be absorbed in it, one may imagine that beyond the surface something denser or more real might exist in it.”
In this way, the architect redesigns a 100 year old home with a tangible sense of intimacy. A day bed offers a sense of private retreat, while the garden and courtyard imbue a similar mood, enriched with lush greenery, and a stone-paved alfresco dining area surrounded by the manicured garden.
The architect redesigns a 100 year old home in a way that honours yet rejuvenates a beautiful house - offering a deep reflection on heritage, balance, intimacy and the power of materials.
00:00 - Introduction to the 100 Year Old Home
01:02 - The Original Concept
02:13 - Seeking Perfection Through Form
03:00 - Behind The Material Palette
04:30 - The Relationship Between Builder and Architect
05:26 - Experiencing the Intimacy of the Home
06:50 - Favourite Aspects
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Photography by Rory Gardiner.
Architecture and Interior Design by Candalepas Associates.
Build by Jason Boyle Constructions.
Structural Engineering by R Balas Consulting.
Geotechnical Engineer by JK Group.
Styling by Holly Irvine.
Filmed by The Local Project.
Edited by Andre Hoo.
Production by The Local Project.
Location: Watsons Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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We hope you all enjoyed the captivating journey through the transformation of Lee House in Sydney’s Watsons Bay! Angelo Candalepas, the brilliant mind behind this architectural masterpiece, has truly redefined the essence of balance, heritage, and intimacy. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, be sure to order a copy of our book ‘10’: thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/
“So if you talk about light, and if you talk about surface, and if you talk about shape - the things that are impressive about how we can dispense with our understanding of light is that shape creates a beautiful sense of purpose in form that enables us to imagine that it’s organic…”
On the one hand, I admire the intellectual depth behind these ideas. But even in the context of a university lecture on architecture, this narration would be difficult to digest.
I also thought he could speak plain English and convey the same meaning, but maybe he would have spoken less (like 50% less)
Difficult for some though not for others more sensitive to what is being presented
I had a coworker once who would call this architect's drivel "verbal masturbation".
This video was so pretentious I wondered whether it was satire. Local Project can be pretty cringe but this took the cake.
@@jrcoulter bruhhhh i thought i was the only one who thought he was speaking in tongues.
Architects are fascinating. It's like they're speaking a totally different language.
Word soup. Cool house. It would be nice if we could see it.
Absolutely well said in the least words possible.
it's the formula, no static shots unless it's a persons head against a plain wall, when looking at the house itself do random close ups or constant moving shots that never let your eye settle and understand the rooms. It's a pity, some really nice houses that I would love to see but I find them all unwatchable, perhaps the books are better. The US shot ones are easier to watch/understand visually, word wise they are all confusing building a house with explaining the dawn of humanity.
agreed. This is typical of what the educators are pontificating about in design school...... just confuse the hell out of the client and they'll buy your BS... or feel stupid.
The whole video doesn't even give you a basic idea of the layout, design or how it would be to live in. It literally feels like someone has gone to the war memorial and then added in wood to make it feel "homely".
It's become more kind of an atmosphere channel, than an actual architecture one. To each their own. But I wish they wouldn't film everything SO dark. I actually struggle to understand what I'm looking at.
I love the understated presentation of this house. It drives home the esoteric and ethereal nature of architecture, in its simplicity and elegance.
When architecture meets poetry - literarily and physically. What struck me most was the reference by the architect to "moments" rather than places within the house. A home is not a space or at least not simply a space. Rather, it's an experience. It's a feeling. Like a series of (cohesive) vignettes. And all of this visual language is very much well represented in the house. What a breath of fresh air!
The depth from which Angelo shares the craft was very interesting & beautiful. Such passion. Plus, hearing him talk about the client enjoying her meditative space while seeing the book, Still, sitting on the counter - as I sit here watching with the same book next to me - felt so serendipitious, special, purposeful, and perfect.. as Angelo is explaining. 🙏🏻
The starkness of all the concrete surfaces is chilling. The wood surfaces help, but the rest literally leaves me "cold." However, I understand that some people are looking for, and love, this utter simplicity of form and function.
A house is a place where people, sleep, eat, wash, argue, make love and stomp mud down the hallway. Little fingers make a mess of the fridge, dogs shit in the back yard. When an architect takes into account the basic acts of living and then elevates the form to make a positive emotional impact then, I think, this is success. Although well meaning, Angelo complicates his beautiful work in narration because he can’t quite put his finger on an adequate description.
It's a beautiful home. The combination of the curved concrete with the wood warms the interior portion of the home. The slifing glass door opens beautifully to allow breezes from the outside. Floor to ceiling windows are striking and allow light into the home. The outdoor patio is lovely as well.
Include a floor plan and some design decisions made would be very helpful
I like the house but the interiors just make it feel like an art gallery that no one lives in. Which is crazy because Camp Cove is the ultimate place to raise a family.
Such a lovely home, another amazing episode but The more I listen to architects, the more I wander do they teach them to speak like that in the course of training to become an architect, like My God that opening line.
🏡 The architect's skill in redesigning a 200-year-old home into a calming modern space is truly awe-inspiring.
wow, this sounds like some audible audio with random words to help you sleep
Oui, un concept de maison sans habitants vivants pour ne pas gâcher l’ambiance si propre 😮, froide, lénifiante et ennuyeuse. Belle visite, peut être mais je ne saurais y vivre!
I just want to express how I loved your work. I feel like living here will motivate me more to imagine about new designs.
I didn’t understand a lot but boy hiding the kitchen stove exhaust in the window reveal like that is genius
"window reveal"? it was in the ceiling soffit above
If you use the stove, windows will be greasy. Visually great, functionally odd.
Best way to view this video is by turning off the sound. Sorry, but the narration doesn’t add anything to it. By the way, I admire the precision of this built and of the Local Project builds, in general, even though it contributes to a feeling of “coldness”.
💯 👍 agree word's can be deceptive its usually a narrative by an artist or a designer not everyone may agree to..Even then i respect the architects description of bringing his ideas to reality ❤
Sad that so many on this thread are not open to listening deeply. This was a masterclass
@@angelaballard3929 A masterclass in cliche architect jargon. There's no depth here, just words thrown around for the sake of it.
I turned it off too! 😁
This house is a spiritual experience and Angelo Candalepas a master of serenity. I don't recall another architect expressing the details of a home collaboration, its form, materiality and perfection with such grace. 🙏
Charming and absolutely adorable!
Stunning.
What a beautiful house!
It really is!
Lovely home. Wonderful explanation. Poetic. 😊
Thank you for the detailed production video. ^^
literal chills
Nice home that doesn't need architect-speak to describe it.
The kitchen 😍
I really liked this one. Very subtle, elegant and beautiful ❤️
I loved the narration. He thinks deeply about the craft. And that helped me think deeply …
Agreed.
An interesting discourse.
just show us the house from the front to the back and then upstairs, please (w/ or w/o narration😂)
The design, materials, and build quality appear to be outstanding. The videography could have presented a more cohesive picture of the home.
That is until you look at the stair case and the uneven joint line in it that is lower than the step both on the bottom and top. Big ideas but the house doesn't have the true level of finesse that the architect is talking about.
The narration is worthless. Beautiful house though. Also please add more wider shots, Its really difficult to picture the space.
Wow. The way he’s describing the house just blow my mind.
I can’t get a sense of the space because of all the closeup shots, and hardly any wide shots. And it’s all random. I can’t a sense of where the entrance is or the dining or the living or the bedrooms. Also narration is annoying.
I would say that that's the point. This isn't a house for sale, you don't need to know the actual floor plan.
And I would assume (deservedly) that the owners of the house, no matter how proud to own such a beautiful work of design and craftsmanship, wouldn't really love the idea of just showing the actual layout of their home to the whole world, especially considering how private some of the spaces were designed.
@@meonjeng I’m not asking for a layout. I’m asking for some sense of the space, which I hardly got. What is this channel but a showcase of houses and living spaces. Point is, it’s not a very enjoyable video to hear or watch, and the rest of the commentary echoes my sentiments.
If you don't want people to see the house don't allow it to be filmed! @@meonjeng I think there might even be a floorplan included in the book but if not lots of these architecture magazines include floorplans along with the photos, it's standard practice.
Volume off is the best way to view this. It would be interesting to hear the builders perspective. I wonder how they got on with this architect.
He’s got about the worse reputation in Sydney in terms of being difficult
🥰🥰🥰
The edit's on this channel are always so quick-cut it's hard to ever actually take in the property. Please slow the cuts down so we can actually see everything!
💚💚💚💚
he looks like christoph waltz
Magniloquence
Geez the narrator is the reason why builders get annoyed with architects….and I’m an architect…..😂😂😂
Bueller? Bueller!?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the architect in this video should speak plain English
Did the videographer change because theirs something different between the last videos and previous videos we are seeing less of the house I feel like
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The amount of raw concrete is just overwhelmingly cold, impersonal and hard.
I watch this lovely video with the sound muted.
I still have no clue how this house looks and works. The video cuts are disconnected and offer no flow for the house. There is no clear way to see how people would move between the spaces and how the spaces could be enjoyed. It’s more of an abstract exercise.
I would never commission this dude to design a house for me because I'd be asleep 10' into the first meeting.
LMAO, maybe the client is deaf
I don't know why I am annoyed with the narration, is it the dr. octopus and Christoph waltz vibe in one person talking pretentiously about his work?
I don’t know why you are either
Sublime
Why annoyed? Strange
Christopher Waltz is exactly why I enjoyed his narration ❤
Prolly the later lol
Title is wrong! Original cottage is "a century old", as in 100 years.
He is using a lot of words to say "concrete".
Too many video cuts, the commentary was just....wanky.
Sorry, feels like a glamorous bunker and the narration verbosity isn't necessary
Love it so depressing
Σπίτι δεν είδα ,ένα πλακάκι ,ένα σκαλοπάτι, ένα γλυπτό.......κακή παρουσίαση.
I'm listening carefully but all i hear is bullshit Wordplay
Insufferable man
in the words that are written, and the words that are read, there's always a meaning, and the flowers are red
@@corgikun2579 in your own words, you seem to be frail
Like how I now repeat, word speghetti is a fail
That's down to your own lack of understanding and engagement of architecture and building practice
@@angelaballard3929 hence another came forth, broketh another seemed worth.
Frail in its way delivered, another one we have delivered.
I liked the softness of the interiors - the texture of walls and the use of wood and skylights all worked towards that look really well. But, i have to say, half of what the architect was saying sounded like a word salad to me.. sorry.
He sounds like if Donald Trump went to a liberal arts college. No single string of words he says make any sense
Elegant design, but too cold and lack of coziness.
Really cool house but there is nothing soft. It's missing all the comfort and coziness.
What happened to Local Project? I used to love watching their videos, now I’m not even sure what I’ve just watched. All the recent videos are a bit weird, but this one is the worst. Pretentious narration paired with terrible videography is a recipe for a disaster.
This is modest? Really? The PK daybed alone argues against the point.
Couldn't get past the incredibly pretentious voice-over; a whole lot of words that say absolutely nothing at all.
He could be a politician. In almost eight minutes he said nothing.
Ps: nice details but if you put in more wide shots we can also understand what we are looking at 😅
The Local Project's videos are increasingly useless. The narration here is particularly out of touch, and the unfolding of the video gives a poor sense of the house itself and the practical considerations of making a home. I think this is the last video I will be watching on this channel, which is shame! Earlier videos were certainly more promising and accessible.
I’m really annoyed to see the same type of interior design. Like is this channel only for houses in neutral colors?
I love how he talks with so much passion about the personalized and intimacy design of the house. 🤍
i feel like i should burn this book