We hope you enjoyed the incredible tour of William Smart's inspiring home above his workplace, crafted by Smart Design Studio! The four vaults, with their captivating play of light and texture, create a mesmerising atmosphere throughout the home. This project is also featured in our latest hardcover book series, Habitats: City, Coast, and Forest, where we explore remarkable spaces like Stokes 14 that harmonise with their natural surroundings, see here for more: thelocalproject.com.au/product/habitats-city-coast-forest/
This is an art. So poetic. Probably the place is far from practical. But it doesn’t need to be. The arch, brick works and the perfect placements of glass windows worked all harmoniously. So beautiful
This is the third video I have seen on this building and I could cheerfully watch another 33 - it is such a wonderful design and gorgeous contrast of light and materials. It was especially good to here William Smart speaking about the process of design and construction. Thanks so much.
I had to wait until the end for the greatest impression left by Mr. Smart, as he revealed his art of extracting the best from his workforce, after I was left thinking throughout that he was just experienced enough to achieve this on command. It seems that he was willing to step into the unknown, even, or especially, with a creation of his own, which is likely why he is likely the boss.
This is beautiful. Simply stunning. I’m not sure how practical or comfortable it would be able to live in the space though (although I would love to find out!)
Thank you for the excellent presentation of the house and the project of the architect William Smart. Very subtle and creative use of four vaults, an unusual feeling of continuous space in the interior and also harmony with nature and infrastructure in the exterior. I really liked the decision to glaze part of the vault - I am sure it was thought out in order to have more daylight in the room and air. Excellent! Greetings from Prague. 🥰
My immediate thought on this design was the world famous Sydney Opera House….. The imagination of designers astounds me…. What a fabulous home….watching from the UK…..👍
Those parabolic vaults with the sloping walls create a disturbing, oppressive cave like effect......all that effort for a space that in the end feels very claustrophobic.....
This is such a snobby thing to say, but Architect's, with an apostrophe. It’s not the end of the world, lmao, but like.. be professional? You've made this typo so many times. Maybe it's different in Australia, man, idk, I'm just some guy.
Whoever did the audio mix on this ruined it. The music is too loud relative to the owner's narration. Also the music is terrible. Also why is there a "shop" button throughout??? Love your stuff but you ruined a great home with bad audio mix.
We hope you enjoyed the incredible tour of William Smart's inspiring home above his workplace, crafted by Smart Design Studio! The four vaults, with their captivating play of light and texture, create a mesmerising atmosphere throughout the home. This project is also featured in our latest hardcover book series, Habitats: City, Coast, and Forest, where we explore remarkable spaces like Stokes 14 that harmonise with their natural surroundings, see here for more: thelocalproject.com.au/product/habitats-city-coast-forest/
This is an art. So poetic. Probably the place is far from practical. But it doesn’t need to be. The arch, brick works and the perfect placements of glass windows worked all harmoniously. So beautiful
We're glad you like it 🙌
This is the third video I have seen on this building and I could cheerfully watch another 33 - it is such a wonderful design and gorgeous contrast of light and materials. It was especially good to here William Smart speaking about the process of design and construction. Thanks so much.
Thank you! 🙌 We're glad to hear you enjoyed this video and our interview with William Smart
This was also a great video on the same project.
th-cam.com/video/rIRp2bahsvo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=92m1aBqa1F-yg5pK
Beautifully and truly modern. The brickwork is fantastic and I can only assume how much effort this was
One of my favorite properties on TH-cam!! This is modern done RIGHT ✅️
Thank you for the support! We're so glad you enjoyed this project 🙌
Wow! What a beautiful space! I can feel the energies flow through. Imagine walking there every day! Bliss!!!
Kudos for bringing in the bricklayer during the design process. I’m sure that everyone involved learned something in the process.
I love the color of the brick
This house is breathtakingly beautiful. Its delicate curves and natural yet calm atmosphere are wonderful. The architect did a great job.
So true! Another incredible project from William Smart 👏
Absolutely stunning. What an inspiring design!
Amazing project. One of the very best I've seen here, and I've loved many of them.
We're glad to hear it! Thanks for the support 🙌
Creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Really cool!
A stunning work of genius which demonstrates what is possible with vision, hard work and dedication to a higher purpose. Congratulations from Boston.
mmm yes, so good.
Such a wonderful and surreal space. Very inspiring.
Just wow! That space and that man’s attitude were sublime. Bravo.👏
i've been trying to pinpoint William's demeanor. You can feel the pride, awe, humility and gratitude he exudes. Sublime is a great descriptor 🙏🏼
I had to wait until the end for the greatest impression left by Mr. Smart, as he revealed his art of extracting the best from his workforce, after I was left thinking throughout that he was just experienced enough to achieve this on command.
It seems that he was willing to step into the unknown, even, or especially, with a creation of his own, which is likely why he is likely the boss.
Timeless 🤍
This is beautiful. Simply stunning. I’m not sure how practical or comfortable it would be able to live in the space though (although I would love to find out!)
INGENIOUS.
Your vision is really remarkable. Outstanding indeed! 💯
Thank you 🙌
congratulations, looks fantastic..futuristic as well but also stunning at that
Oh i know that house, great that you feature it 😊
Absolutely Gorgeous piece of Art! I love your You Tube, you guys are inspiring! Greetings from Ukraine 💙💛
Thank you for the excellent presentation of the house and the project of the architect William Smart. Very subtle and creative use of four vaults, an unusual feeling of continuous space in the interior and also harmony with nature and infrastructure in the exterior. I really liked the decision to glaze part of the vault - I am sure it was thought out in order to have more daylight in the room and air. Excellent! Greetings from Prague. 🥰
Thanks for your support! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the project and learning about the design process 🙂
My immediate thought on this design was the world famous Sydney Opera House….. The imagination of designers astounds me…. What a fabulous home….watching from the UK…..👍
Very cool!
Wow... Huge inspiration. Thank you.
Beautiful sculptural structure. I can't imagine it's efficient whatsoever.
This is an extraordinary design.
Lovely, the vaults are evocotive of the Sidney Opera House, my most adored building of all time.
What a stunning home
you've created. Congratulations!❤
another winner guys. Thank you.
Our pleasure!
stunning
Truly modern work. The brickwork is so sick. Which company made this stunning bricks?⁉
Superb!
Beautiful! But I wouldn’t like to have my boss sleeping upstairs. Nor would I want to live on top of my own studio,.. Too much! 😂 👍
This building is the art. The internals are chattels by comparison.
gorgeous -- anybody know a good video tour of his indigo slam project?
th-cam.com/video/q2zr2NWrHcw/w-d-xo.html
cool
😍😍😍
Those parabolic vaults with the sloping walls create a disturbing, oppressive cave like effect......all that effort for a space that in the end feels very claustrophobic.....
🙌🏽✨🙌🏽
Can you imagine the cost of the curved bricks ? And even the brick laying itself. OMG it doesn’t look like much but would have cost a fortune.
Not my flavor but it sure is well done 😊
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First!
Background music should've been softer and less loud
And why Stokes 14 as a name?
14 Stokes Avenue Alexandria NSW.
Someone is obsessed with wafer biscuits
This circular shape must be very difficult to manage acoustically. Very pretty, but probably not the most practical.
would be a bit much living ontop of your office.
Sorry, but no way would this fit me. Too enclosed, dark, and I just don't have "tunnel vision" .. which it is 😂
Super sexy design but a bit cold and sparse as a “home”
This is such a snobby thing to say, but Architect's, with an apostrophe. It’s not the end of the world, lmao, but like.. be professional? You've made this typo so many times. Maybe it's different in Australia, man, idk, I'm just some guy.
Plot twist: The house is the apostrophe.
Totally unlivable....
Whoever did the audio mix on this ruined it. The music is too loud relative to the owner's narration. Also the music is terrible. Also why is there a "shop" button throughout??? Love your stuff but you ruined a great home with bad audio mix.
Everything you said here was true
I think you’re exaggerating it a tad but yeah :/
So many aspects of this design seem unsafe, did you ever imagine having small pets or children in the space?
Your brain is the part that prevents the worst in life happening.