Urban Oasis - Helvetia House by Austin Maynard Architects

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  • A walk through with Andrew Maynard and Kevin Hui of the Helvetia House by Austin Maynard Architects. A home with an urban oasis in the heart of Fitzroy, Melbourne.
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ความคิดเห็น • 139

  • @Joshlama
    @Joshlama 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congrats on getting Helvetia House featured on Grand Designs Transformations! (ABC TV, S1-Ep4)

  • @timoraunela8566
    @timoraunela8566 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That was absolutely gorgeous ❤.
    The pond, the gardens… to have such a nugget of paradise gold in that urban environment. Lucky owners and good job.

  • @enriqueanaya7535
    @enriqueanaya7535 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love the urban oasis concept! My fav. is Madrid Atocha Station :)

  • @morneschroeder6255
    @morneschroeder6255 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Great video Kevin! Love the honest comment from Andrew " Sucking our egos in, ...and trying to use what already here"...I wish that more architects would embrace this approach!

  • @kelseyalvesdorosario4422
    @kelseyalvesdorosario4422 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Impressive on all levels, design, aesthetic, practically. What a beautiful home. Originally, I came to the channel for the architecture and am staying for the banter. I was at the NGA and didn't want to intrude on your family time, Kevin. I wanted to say thank you so much for introducing me to the finer details of architecture.

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh when was this? A few months ago? I was showing through my aunt from USA.

  • @joshuamcbeath69
    @joshuamcbeath69 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best ever! Thanks @archimarathon and @maynardarchitect for the opportunity to tour the house and be apart of the video :) !! and for anyone reading this, believe me, the house is SO much better in real life. The level of detail, both liveable and in ornamentation, is incredible. The feeling IRL of this project is revitalising and rejuvenating. I love it :)

  • @Appolonia1964
    @Appolonia1964 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the entrance with the high windows and the garden with the fish 🐟 🐠🐟

  • @janjbowman
    @janjbowman ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Magnificent use of space.

  • @teresitastidem2846
    @teresitastidem2846 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely...I like taking what's old and making new again. In the cities that's what's need. Instead of tearing down old structures. It's wonderful what you have done. Beautiful home.

  • @oranuchchatsrinopakun1829
    @oranuchchatsrinopakun1829 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful detail.

  • @PeterTopping
    @PeterTopping ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was built by Weiss Builders of West Footscray - well done to Christopher Weiss and his amazing team.

  • @MonsieurChangify
    @MonsieurChangify ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Quite a stunning little urban gem! Very clever use of space where space is so limited. I love the cabinetary details the chamfered trims around the glazing and doors. The entry garden portal is a true oasis and really doubles the size of the building even though square footage has been removed. Chain-link very playfully used, urban yet elegant, love it! Bravo.

  • @MrLincoln07
    @MrLincoln07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    well done gents. Great house design and green spaces..Cheers from NYC!!

  • @sallycasas4170
    @sallycasas4170 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was an amazing tour of an Historical Home artistically built into an Oasis in an Urban neighborhood. 5*😁"Hey don't touch me!"😂😎😷🙋‍♀️

  • @Mypink11
    @Mypink11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heres another video driving home that fact that every house needs an atrium. Also the in timber glazing is amazing, be trying that. 😘

  • @totallybtm
    @totallybtm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i couldnt get enough watching both, especially Andrew. Keep it up dynamic duo.

  • @mncjeff
    @mncjeff ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a very interesting tour! Very tasteful, love to details and lots of greenery!! I like the enhancements of the timber wood all over and the endless storage solutions. But once in the master bedroom I was quite taken by the “green carpet” combined with the pink duvets on the bed 😅 interesting! Well done Andrew, my thumbs 👍🏼👍🏼 are both up!

  • @michelcuypers9456
    @michelcuypers9456 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Google street view even allows a sneak peek at the building site ;). What a treat for detailling nerds! Craqueur

  • @karuna2000
    @karuna2000 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I appreciate this video SO much! No annyoing background music, the camerea is not crazy and the way this man speaks is very soothing and organic. Great video, great architectural job. Thanks.

  • @gabybordino6024
    @gabybordino6024 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beautiful, beautiful house! It´s not easy to deal with existing constructions, not to mention to follow a code and heritage protection adequately, and still have amazing new spaces.
    The details are superb
    And wow, the video at the beginning really gives the vibe of the place

  • @lvchlvn
    @lvchlvn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing film, Kevin & incredible imagination from the AMA team. It never ceases to impress me the power of architecture and how it can transform a home. A true delight to the senses, and to the community of Fitzroy.

  • @mls1422
    @mls1422 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Home
    Very Nice ❤

  • @boichoi
    @boichoi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm obsessed with the chemistry these two men share. Obsessed. Lovely house.

  • @MM-sf3rl
    @MM-sf3rl ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best houses I’ve every see. Sumptuous! Great job!

  • @melissacicio4688
    @melissacicio4688 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a lovely way to incorporate beauty into urbanization. Here in NY ppl are amazing at finding teeny spaces for greenery. ~This is one STUNNING revision.

  • @HugoBrown
    @HugoBrown ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love it when heritage / older buildings are renovated with contempoary style but at sametime overall it still feels like heritage place, I loved the central entrance and the use of light, I also love the vege garden al though NGL I probably would get over climbing those stairs haha. Great work team and so glad this showed on my youtube, definetly gonna sub for more content..

  • @ichanishka
    @ichanishka ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a beautiful, dreamy house!!

  • @svetlana-1970
    @svetlana-1970 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Многие старые дома в Австралии очень удачно модернизируются. В данном проекте много интересных дизайнерских решений: от входной зоны с рыбками и лестницы с ящиками - до эксплуатируемой крыши с огородиком. Очень мило, практично и весело. 👍❤🇷🇺

  • @faisalahmed5033
    @faisalahmed5033 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Très bien

  • @archTRENDS
    @archTRENDS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful!

  • @wendyp2922
    @wendyp2922 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Goes to show how a good design and thoughtful planning can overcome a north facing front aspect

  • @zherin2063
    @zherin2063 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this f*cking house! The pop-out nightstands are everything!

  • @ej_buendia
    @ej_buendia ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Charming and functional design as always!

  • @annyongena385
    @annyongena385 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A super cool and interesting house. Well re-designed till the tiniest detail. I love it! Very well done guys!

  • @urbancolab
    @urbancolab ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ama always bringing the thoughtful details and not always with expensive material. The chain link garden is beautiful.

  • @Prieze868
    @Prieze868 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You boys are so talented , wonderful home

  • @patricia.parra33
    @patricia.parra33 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it! Adore all the thought put in to give light, the use of new material for the main bedroom terrace and redistribution of the house. Excellent ideas for everybody even those with green fingers.

  • @deniseferron3397
    @deniseferron3397 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Canadian street at the top of the list is Wellington, Montreal, Quebec. I live just two blocks away🎉

  • @old0range
    @old0range ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for featuring / sharing. Inspiring what you guys are able to do - this is an awesome example of how constraints / restrictions can lead to some amazing and innovative design. Well done!

  • @archly1128
    @archly1128 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your work AM!

  • @AkihitoMr
    @AkihitoMr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guy!! That's an amazing job! I always want garden in the urban area that didn't look cramp. This look so good!!!

  • @bilallechvien4558
    @bilallechvien4558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏 amazing architecture and a lot of details and customization

  • @sajidabegum5870
    @sajidabegum5870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dream home❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jaimedavis439
    @jaimedavis439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as an american in love with the aussie design aesthetic, this house takes the cake for me. the very best of asian ethos, both old & new, as seen through the Australian gaze. skillfully executed with timeless finishes.
    kudos.
    i cant help but giggle when he says something about letting go of ego....that is the last impression i get from this man.

  • @mirakarchitect7945
    @mirakarchitect7945 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very impressive. 🔥🙌🏽💯
    More greens, more natural light, more details, etc. Little thoughts often neglected in design and contruction which are really major thoughts that makes the whole thing.

  • @cherisenokes7173
    @cherisenokes7173 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful

  • @susannegiesen2114
    @susannegiesen2114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful and well thought renovation!! And all the greenery👍👍 The name Helvetia house is so right, it reminds me of Switzerland with all the beautiful woodwork. Awesome😃 Greetings from Germany 😊

  • @DTrueAsian
    @DTrueAsian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much joyous details that could only be presented by a walk-through... I like it. Thanks for showing this Kevin :)

  • @debzeb6899
    @debzeb6899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fabulous!!!!!!

  • @Daviid-2009
    @Daviid-2009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a perfect timing. Im working on a school project and this is literally my concept & title 😂 U R B A N O A S I S

  • @caplin
    @caplin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always enjoy watching your works. Very thoughtful, detail and playful!

  • @HaydnJEcosse
    @HaydnJEcosse ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great project guys! Love the thought and attention to detail

  • @vinndesmart
    @vinndesmart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome house loved it❤

  • @Dam94IAn
    @Dam94IAn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody Beautiful Boys! Really appreciate the indepth tour around the design, explaining details and constuction methods along the way. Great insight into practice, would love to see more :D

  • @jamzyhuh2597
    @jamzyhuh2597 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great use of space, smart curation of the building codes. Reminds me of Robin Boyd’s Walsh house with the programs layout. Building. Garden void. Building

  • @alexmuli
    @alexmuli ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely

  • @lizkuisma238
    @lizkuisma238 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love it love it love it

  • @arnasagen8077
    @arnasagen8077 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mmm… Mario’s! 😋 And the house is great too! 😂 Thanks for another fun video of an inspiring project

  • @jedzheng
    @jedzheng ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done this is well thought out design with amazing details for the clients who must be quite involved during the design process

  • @yousufmerchant2500
    @yousufmerchant2500 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it’s amazing love the Green Space Inc.

  • @ModernARQ
    @ModernARQ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome!

  • @jamzyhuh2597
    @jamzyhuh2597 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fantastic video

  • @robertrusso877
    @robertrusso877 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great home and use of space. I really love that you didn’t tear it down and build new. Here in the states it seems to be the way because “builders” don’t see things creatively and people tent to not use architects unless building new. I’m in the process of renovating my early 1900s cape and reusing as much as possible - salvaging pine floors and trim for cabinetry and using the broken plaster as a wall treatment like mosaic tile for texture in specific areas. Oh, and I subscribed!

  • @karentuesta
    @karentuesta ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great ideas. Congratulations

  • @alicjaciesla4294
    @alicjaciesla4294 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!!! Great 👍

  • @OrendaDesignStudio
    @OrendaDesignStudio ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful home ❤❤❤❤.

  • @licorice71
    @licorice71 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE this house..#goals..in other news are we pretending the couple in the kitchen dont exist ? Is that what we are doing?🤣

  • @aarongreen8344
    @aarongreen8344 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Urban Oasis: St. Dunstan in the East, London. Enjoy!

  • @fisheater844
    @fisheater844 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Didn’t want the tour to finish , what happened to seeing the front ground floor rooms. Subscribed

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Privacy. But at least we did our job so you can understand the whole building and know what you have missed out on. Try that on other channels of just pretty, disconnected visuals.

  • @ayudan24688
    @ayudan24688 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is amazing! I do notice even though there are 2 studies, people are working in the dinning room 😂

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are from the architects office. Finalising things.

    • @arnasagen8077
      @arnasagen8077 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Those guys don’t live there 😉

    • @joshuamcbeath69
      @joshuamcbeath69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arnasagen8077 wish I did! Such a beauty :)

    • @joshuamcbeath69
      @joshuamcbeath69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couldn't help it, hanging out next to that light well / pond is a dream 😇

  • @jamzyhuh2597
    @jamzyhuh2597 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great house!

  • @fritz4345
    @fritz4345 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a very nice house.

  • @Dev1nci
    @Dev1nci ปีที่แล้ว +2

    17:36 but it worked so well. Sometimes the person who whispers in a room of shouting people is easier to hear. 👌

  • @shamirpatel3569
    @shamirpatel3569 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this house

  • @Dev1nci
    @Dev1nci ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your very honest materials like the GMS. May I ask what wood you used around the openings?

  • @madlove2339
    @madlove2339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beauty

  • @computationdesign
    @computationdesign ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing 😆 andrew

  • @joselito7776
    @joselito7776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well considered, light, airy, and more importantly, not precious and even playful. I hated those hunter green floors in the master's though.

  • @enzoyossarian9905
    @enzoyossarian9905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    highly interested in an andrew maynard shoe collection

  • @steffietee740
    @steffietee740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bottom line,...what was the total cost/expense to renovate, design this property into what it is now?? Its utterly incredible, really is. Congratulations!!🤩

  • @SirJasperKCMG
    @SirJasperKCMG ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this house. May I ask...In total how much did it cost to buy and improve the property?

  • @Nynke_K
    @Nynke_K ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it! Those study spaces look especially perfect. The front rooms on the ground floor are kids' bedrooms, I take it?

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
    @melaniamonicacraciun9900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mother Earth's suffering terribly, only smart architecture solutions are our salvation friends, saving the water and use it for bringing down the heat creating oxygen factories and spectacular gardens to enjoy... yeah, the best welfare strategy, what is good for environment is good for all of us, a different way to enjoy our modern assets. You are doing a great job indeed

  • @nikhilkumar-bd2fq
    @nikhilkumar-bd2fq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good

  • @Kiwi-Macca
    @Kiwi-Macca ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done. Great use of existing build. We missed the two front rooms?

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes we did. The fact that you know we missed 2 rooms means that we did our job properly in orienting you as the viewer. Most other videos don't do that. Just snippets of disconnected footage

  • @royalflour303
    @royalflour303 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I also want karaoke in my bathrooms! 😂

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr! The acoustics would be amazing.

  • @peterpiper5300
    @peterpiper5300 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    would have been great if the pond in the entryway was recycled greywater.

    • @hiltong9481
      @hiltong9481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The pond is filled with water from the rainwater tank. Pond water effluent in turn is used to water plants.

  • @andrewburns9480
    @andrewburns9480 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Helvetia: Latin for Switzerland!

  • @epvs8373
    @epvs8373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buenas noches:
    Creo desde hace tiempo que en Australia estáis haciendo cosas muy interesantes a nivel arquitectónico sería muy importante compartir con el resto del mundo, vuestra visión. Reciclar, rehabilitar, vuestras normativas legales, precios de construcciones y temas técnicos que nos pueden ayudar a los profesionales y a los clientes. Me encantaría que el planeta hablase un solo idioma pero mientras se funda una Interlingua ¿por qué no poner subtítulos en español? A cambio os regalamos la palabra PATIO. Gracias.

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Subtitles in Spanish are in most of our educational videos

  • @Ad_Ala
    @Ad_Ala ปีที่แล้ว

    Cieszę się że ja nie muszę zdejmować butów gdy przychodzę na jakieś małe (czy większe) spotkanie do domu rodziny czy znajomych ani też nie muszę tego robić przed wejściem do ich łazienki. Oh jak mi dobrze, oh jak się cieszę...

  • @azabujuban-hito8085
    @azabujuban-hito8085 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from Tokyo, Japan. Love your channel !
    Do come to my city, I'm sure you'll find some interesting architectures here in Tokyo. 😊

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว

      どうもありがとうございます。 Sounds great!

  • @fauziahbachik4741
    @fauziahbachik4741 ปีที่แล้ว

    Compact, nice & cosy altho we asians here are lucky we stay in bungalows 8000sq feet

  • @WelcomeToSteph
    @WelcomeToSteph ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do Melburnians pronounce Fitzroy with two equal syllables 'FITZ-ROY'? I would say "FITZ-roy', emphasis on the Fitz. Have been keen to see more of this project since I first saw it under construction on Instagram. The detailing is immaculate and enviable and at a level I hope to reach one day. Outstanding.

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fitz-Roy is historically 2 part word meaning son of a king.

    • @WelcomeToSteph
      @WelcomeToSteph ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Archimarathon glad to have answers!

  • @annebennett1185
    @annebennett1185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need to see 2 more bedrooms? Love the light

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes we didn’t film 2 front rooms downstairs

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว

      The fact that you know we have missed 2 more bedrooms means we are doing our job properly in orienting you the viewer. Most other videos do't do that. They are just endless disjointed snippets.

  • @ryehlb
    @ryehlb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    26:35 😆

  • @Dev1nci
    @Dev1nci ปีที่แล้ว +1

    12:31 What is the structure? It is a timber-clad steel angle or a big timber angle?

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Timber. What you see is the structure

    • @Dev1nci
      @Dev1nci ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Archimarathon Interesting, love it!

  • @mohammadsaeedmahmood6012
    @mohammadsaeedmahmood6012 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Someone please tell me what the marble floor is callex

  • @bobnelson1730
    @bobnelson1730 ปีที่แล้ว

    oaseeeez
    What about the first floor front rooms?

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. We didn’t film it

    • @bobnelson1730
      @bobnelson1730 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Archimarathon Are there still three of them?

    • @Archimarathon
      @Archimarathon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Refer to plan at 3:30

  • @computationdesign
    @computationdesign ปีที่แล้ว

    andrew, this house is much inspired by "Skylight House - Chenchow Little"

  • @twicelover985
    @twicelover985 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are they two couple?