Polymath-plumber makes unique furniture & artifacts from waste
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Self-taught designer Fernando Abellanas considers the city his playground. One day he drove under a highway overpass in his hometown of Valencia, Spain, and inspired by the concrete columns and overgrown vegetation, he returned later to install a prefabricated microstudio on the underside of the bridge.
Using the existing concrete beams of the bridge as roof and walls, he built a two-part “urban cabin” that only takes shape when he cranks one part - a horizontal elevator- to connect with the furniture portion, which hangs anchored to the opposing wall.
Abellanas designed, built, and installed the structure single-handedly and nearly everything he has crafted in his life. He rebuilt his home on his own, including the roof, floors, plumbing, and nearly all the furniture. A self-taught plumber by trade, he didn’t have a formal design education, so he used his home as a showroom for his work.
Today, he sells his furniture under the label Lebrel. He continues to work as a plumber to ensure funding for his subversive urbanism projects (which include boating inside an inundated Valencia metro tunnel and crafting a train “car” from an old motorcycle for a 9-kilometer journey down a new Spanish rail line).
Lebrel: / lebrelfurniture
Photo credit (and train car video): Enrique Escandell www.enriqueesca...
Bridge studio video clip: José Manuel Pedrajas
Original story: faircompanies....
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I grew up with the mindset of everything being hard to do.
I heard this many times
- your stupid
- he’s gonna fail
- we don’t want his help
- I “can’t”
With help and my own desire I changed my thinking. I am not a college grad. I highly encourage education. I more so encourage a positive way of thinking. I am going to share a few skills I bring to the table
- cook
- barber
- wood working - rustic furniture
- graphic design
- plumbing
- irrigation
- sales
I am extremely thankful for the University Of TH-cam. It has helped me refine my skills and has develope new ideas.
Growing up I was my worst enemy. Most of my low self esteem was very mental. I see this person on this small clip and I’m amazed on how much he has learned. He’s very creative and talented. He’s fearless. I am so moved on what the mind can do.
Thanks for your comment, I found it can inspire other people. It already inspired me. Best,
*you're :P
dfelixrx7 dFelix u r awesome - thanks for sharing!
Ps - cooking is a great skill! 🍕🍛🍝🍱
Good comments - the one thing I have learned or should say unlearned is that failure is always a part of the equation. I do not like failing but it sure is a great teacher.
I may not have a formal education, but I love to learn and am very curious and creative, also considered and consider myself an intelligent individual. I need to find this guy and be friends with him, we would get along very well, you too dfelixrx7! I share some of your mentioned skills while having some different ones. I quite enjoy TH-cam and modern day internet for fostering a community of knowledge seekers, DIY'ers, builders, creators, creatives amongst others. I find it hard to find like-minded people, living in a rural area, not many people share the same thirst for creating, learning, etc. I have a lot of friends that are afraid of trying to do anything, always saying they can't, and their answer is most often no no when I ask them if they did try it or they failed the first time and gave up. Olympians didn't get on the podium without failing many times. I love to see that there are other people out there that aren't afraid of failing and that keep trying to find a solution or way. Keep on refining and developing, we need more of us to help foster future generations, cause as he mentioned in the video, today's young generation is overprotected. So we need to show them not to be scared of trying!
I'm speechless, the dude is brilliant. I wish him much success and prosperity in his ventures.
Agreed...just brilliant! He should be running the public works department or something. Someone like him will do wonders for the public spaces.
Someone mentioned that in USA u need all kinds of Permits. Everything requires a permit here in Spain too. It's just that some people circumvent the permits and create. I don't think Fernando is too worried about permanence. It's about experimenting with materials and forms and creating something functional and original. Olé tus huevos Fernando y sobre todo tu creatividad. No se puede poner puertas al campo ni a tus ideas!
¿A qué tipo de permisos te refieres?
You input was valued. Thank you, and best of luck.👍
I'm so happy you showed this awesome guy Fernando Abellanas and gave us an insight to his creative thinking and push the barriers attitude! Thanks Kirsten. Fernando you are awesome!!
I hadn't seen someone so interesting in a long long time.
You don't have to go to school to be a designer or engineer, this guy is a natural.
The shower is awesome!
People like you are hung up on a word; "engineer".
Fabricators are, and always have been, naturally engineers. Engineers, now-a-days, are mainly picture-drawers that use software to do the math that fabricators and engineers of old used to do by hand. Engineers stand on the shoulders of fabricators. Engineers often have no clue what it takes to fabricate even the simplest object. Engineers take what fabricators have done, and then just draw pictures that copy their work and call it engineering. Every advance in human history was done by a fabricator first. Fabricators started building structures first. Fabricators started building vehicles first. Fabricators started building aircraft first. "Engineers" just screw around with pen and paper (now software) trying to figure out the math to explain what fabricators know innately, or figured out on their own. This guy? He's awesome but first and foremost, a fabricator.
@@georgianbents moot point. Neither word means you're incapable of something. To suggest an engineer often has no clue how to fabricate a simple object is ridiculous. In the end, who cares? Just go make stuff instead of getting all wrapped up in semantics.
georgianbents No offense, but you sound like me when I forget to turn off my “unnecessarily confrontational” button. I get what you’re trying to say, but your willingness to pass judgment on people based off of the fact that they identify as engineers is what’s a bit silly here. Especially since the original comment didn’t even directly contradict what your actual point was, so it’s confusing why you chose this one to go off like this. If you paint with a broad brush, you’ll miss all the details, my friend.
You might try to approaching these conversations with a bit more flexibility. It’s not so bad once you realize most people are more than willing to engage with your ideas, when they’re not presented with such an aggressive demand to be heard as true (:
@@georgianbents From what you've written, I don't think you understand the point of engineering disciplines... It's not just "do a drawing and figure out the maths". The whole point of engineering is that you don't just create something useful, you create something useful that functions as you want it to, and you understand what limits need to be placed on that something in order to keep it functioning as you want it to. Sure, the first planes were not built by engineers - how many crashes per mile of flight did they achieve? How do you think that compares with engineered aircraft of today? 😜
In many things in life the materials and techniques are a known quantity so the rule of "if it looks right, it probably is" applies. Such as what this chap has done - I doubt he's done any engineering there, he even explained he didn't do the structure of the house, which given his skills suggests he didn't feel comfortable being the sole brain behind something so critical to his house staying up. Quite sensible if you ask me!
That's not to belittle the work of fabricators, but your description of engineering is like saying surgeons are just butchers who try and put meat back together.
An amazing designer! People who retain their child like wonder are the builders of dreams.
Thanks for spotlighting this unique man.
It's much quieter than I would expect. I like the inventiveness of this. He's talented!
This guy is brilliant! The under bridge trolley is amazing, and the ‘thank you’ smurf was a kind gesture from the visitor. I really liked some of the benches he made
Curiosity has not killed this KAT'S ideas or life. Now that is a life worth living
"Often I make my own tools"
Ok, STOP IT! This guy took DIY to a whole 'nother level 😁 Very inspiring way of basically thinking, 'I Can' 👏
Fernando is a builder of bridges: from his imagination into reality, from reality into his imagination. ***Sublime***
This gentleman is a creative genius. I remember seeing his under the bridge "room" on houzz and thinking he was an another impractical architect school grad. Seeing his home and other passion projects you see what skill, creativity and talent this guy has. You could do an hour more in his live-work space! Thanks for introducing him to us Kirsten.
skills, ideas, style, bravery, fun... he's got it all
I was more impressed by Abellanas' home than the overpass intervention
.. amazing live/work space showcasing his application of skills and ideas
I had the opportunity to meet Fernando a couple of years ago while I was living in Valencia, that guy is simply amazing, very inspiring, humble, and creative guy!
This is so ridiculous, you can't not respect his unique outlook on this. I wish him all the best. The world needs more creative people like him
I totally get this guy. As a visual artist, I could always make anything as long as it was "just art." People were more accepting of odd creations on canvas or as a "mere" sculpture.
I've done installations too, but I love this guy's childlike fort building and city exploring attitude. I used to design so many crazy things that could be used and lived with and lived within. I sometimes built them if I had the skills. I might try to enlist the help of a significant other. He'd often just say "why" or "these things aren't really worth it in the end." I now own many power saws and have increased my skills so I can build many of my visions myself.
When I finally got my own house and started making things happen, my S.O. asked me why everything had to be a project. Sad day.
I really need to learn to weld though.
Love this comment!
I hear ya, hah
When I I married 13 yrs ago, I had more tools than my husband. I taught him how to work on cars, etc. The novelty wore off and we are now divorced. I left with my dog, truck, tools, clothes. I don't miss him asking me why I needed something.
I built my own house. It took me 2.5 yrs. I did it! I didn't need his negativity in my life.
This man is a genius
Kirsten, I love watching your videos, but this is perhaps my favorite. I identify with Fernando's approach to design and fabrication. The simplicity of materials, leaving the joinery exposed, working with found items and incorporating adaptive reuse. Very enjoyable to watch. From a filmmaker's standpoint, I appreciate the way you "bookended" this video with the bridge installation. Keep up the good work.
I totally agree!
I agree, I think this video stands alone.
@@GammaPlaya I third that sentiment!
@@tonsfocus I forth it
@@hydrolifetech7911 I will gladly fifth it.
He inspires me to think WAAY out of the box! Incredibly creative. Anything is possible. My life seems to be a waste of space, time and money.
This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. This is a man you could base your life on.
I just love how ingenious people can be. Thank you so much for sharing this
+Herr Schweizer Ingenious*
Ooh also
Person*
Yes, he is of the ingenious people of Spain
@@christopherdixon5141 probably not entirely after the romans came through
This guy is a genius, he is a real artist, and he should try somehow to try to reach more people. This touched me so deeply, this kind of childish ideas, like a caban in the concrete forest is amazing. Just amazing, he deserves more!
By far one of the coolest videos ever shared on TH-cam. Thanks Kristen.
I think one commenter said it perfectly...fearless! This guy is the living example of what you can accomplish when you overcome fear, especially the fear of failure. Fantastic video!
Out if all the wonders that this brilliant man has created, my heart skipped a beat with that child’s desk that he could roll around the floor like a supermarket shopping cart. I am absolutely BLINDED by the ingenious designs that he has created! Don’t even get me started on that door that he salvaged to use as a “staircase” to that fabulous 3rd floor‼️
Amazing guy. That under the bridge rolling platform was genius.
I thought it was stupid and pointless.
That bridge nook would be a wonderful living solution for many of those who are homeless! Non traditional, non invasive, free and easy to vacate- exactly what many of those who are homeless need. It could also easily be adjusted to ensure the passengers safety from outside peoples. It’s wonderful!
Incredible talent and an unbelievable ability to visualize possibilities.
Thanks for sharing this video.
I love your channel. God bless
Why is this dude not super famous? The designs are awesome he is some sort of genius/regular guy
Wow, this guy is inspiring!
Love his home, so creative. The railroad motorcycle was awesome. This was one of my favorite videos from you.
this film was so inspiring, what an amazing guy, doing creative things, helping us view the world just a little differently. who is disliking this, do we have bridge police here or are people just envious of his creativity.
Wow. This guy is a great example of a human being. Also, your footage of people throughout the years has been so inspiring. It's great to experience and gives hope in the human experience
He reminds me of Leonardo da Vinci. I learned the great lesson of life from him. Thanks for vid.
So cool! Love the stuff you find, and thats its not all JUST tiny houses..... we have such similar interests.... Hope you guys a great holiday!
Thanks, Deek! I'm quite sure Fernando must have watched/read your work; common ground there as you say. Best,
Why watch TV when there's this amazing real stuff?! Thank you Kirsten! Inspirational!
Llegar a los 60 o 70 años y pensar me lo eh pasado bien !!! GENIO que abrazo te daría ! Ver este vídeo me está abriendo el cerebro y espero me ayude a crecer con más libertad EN TODO
I live in a Small Town, in North Texas. When I was a kid, growing up on the 1960's I sometimes walked the two miles to Town. To buy parts, for my Mini Bike. We lived, near a Highway. And there are two over Passes, on the way to Town. I had all kids of dreams and ideas. On how you could build a Fort or even a Place to Live, under there. If you had no other place to live. I didn't try to build a Fort there. It was too far form my house, to drag Wood and Tools. I did build a nice big Tree House. It Spanned 5 Trees and was Two Stories. Well, it had an open Balcony, on top, that is... Fernando, is definitely a kid, at heart. It's cool, to see that he was able to do this. I am surprised, that the local Authorities. Haven't torn it down. I don't think you would even be able to get started building something like, that here. Without, being stopped by the local Cops. One, thing that is common, here. And has been, as far back as I can remember. Homeless People, often live in the tops of Bridge Over Passes. Near the Larger Cities. Like Dallas and Fort Worth. Only Temporarily, though. They get run off, ever so often. Also, people park their Cars, under Over Passes, when a Hail Storm or Tornado, is coming through. There are differing opinions. On whither or not it is Safer under there, during a Tornado. Some say, that the wind of a Tornado. Will Suck you out. But, I have also seen. News Reports, showing People. Who, hid under the Eves of an Over Pass. During a Tornado, and lived to watch their Cars, get totally destroyed, below them, on the Ground. This, got me to thinking. That if strong Doors, were built in those Top Cavities, in our Over Passes. They could Provide, many Safe Places for People to run and hide, from a Tornado. When Caught on the Road, in Tornadoes or even High Wind. I like how, Fernando. Built his own Home and Furniture. I was a Cabinet Maker, when I was younger. And still have a dream of building my own Log Cabin and all of the Wood Work, in it. Another Great Video, Kirsten!:) I watch all of your Videos. Waiting for the next one... What a Blessed Family, you have. To be able to Travel with your kids and see all the Wonderful Places and Homes...
Don
Thanks for sharing. Indeed, some ideas that come with the force and naïveté of children are bold and close to the works of good polymaths; maybe because some people have the ability to persevere in adult life despite the need for everyday utility. There should be a way for us to keep that good thinking going. Never stop despite the calls for "realism".
Ya, when I was younger. I vowed, to never grow old. Alas, my body, did not, cooperate. But, deep somewhere in my mind. I'm still a kid;) Keep up the great Work:) You guys, are great Videographers!:) Don
This is the most amazing use of abandoned spaces! Fantastic!
Chico, tu si sabes jugar en la vida.
Mucha gente tiene las musmas ganas pero nos quedamos solo com las ganas . 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😘😘😘😘
excelente! muy inspirador el trabajo de Fernando Abellanas!! thanks Kirsten Dirksen once again.
What a beautiful creative guy, a really thrilling approach to life . Great little film and very inspiring.
This one is beautifully done, Kristen. You've captured a very eloquent voice. His live-work space is inspiring, and his play spaces as well. The mindset of "all attempts are worthwhile and mistakes are good for learning" is desperately needed in our society.
I have noticed that a lot of the most innovative spaces seem to be in Spain. Does this mean they have relaxed zoning rules? For example, in my area I don't think his dwelling would be cleared for residential living until the loft railing was installed.
Lisa Kilmer Spain is awesome💥
This guy never stopped playing since he was a child. We should never disturb a child playing, it's his (our) spontaneous necessity.
Fernando is a lucky kid, bravo.
This man has a mythical level of both curiosity and the will to do. Inspiring stuff!
This guy is truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing his work as well as so many others around the world. Love your channel.
Eres maravilloso en tus creatividades. Tus padres te crearon en un mundo adonde tuvisteis la libertad de ser un niño libre de crear.. Hoy día tus talentos han crecido, y seguirán creciendo. Me gustaría un día ver tus maravillosas ideas en persona. Ole ole 😀👍🏻👏👏👏👏
I absolutely LOVE his home!
I absolutely LOVE this Kind ofd people. : )
Much respect. The guy's a genius. That house is awesome. I'm inspired.
Beautiful galgo. It's the perfect dog for someone who appreciates beautiful design...
How many of us made our childhood talent in dreaming into making dream come true in adulthood ?
This man is a genius.
The "office" that cannot be reached unless you bring the floor (i.e.. the bridge section) to it is simple genius.
Thank you.
I'm impressed with what a great eye & mind this bloke has for design. Brilliant.
Sending power and blessings from Melbourne Australia ✌
this guy is really incredible.
I love that kind of minimalism. He also has an amazing, unspoiled imagination to keep working on difficult projects and to create so many different things.
This guy knows how to make fun! :)
ALIVE WITH THE PASSION OF LIFE.
LOVE IN WONDERFULNESS.
THANKS FOR SHARING.
Oh my, the motorcycle rail!!😃
I want one. But it would be difficult to find a place to ride it.
wow! just wow! This man changed my way of seeing things.
He's a total BOSS! Impressive.
I've watched a lot of these kind of videos and by far this is one of the most creative videos I have seen it just shows you if you put your mind to something you can actually achieve it....
OMG, this guy is a genius!!! ;-)
วิลเลจชีวิตสไตล์ประเทศเช่นวิดีโอเป็นที่น่าสนใจมาก! เรียนรู้ความรู้มากมายเกี่ยวกับภาพยนตร์เพื่อดูว่าคุณไม่เคยเห็นมาก่อนดูการเกษตรขั้นสูงของคุณ! มันเปิดตา! ฉันชอบมากฉันคิดว่าเราทุกคนชอบโปรดอย่าหยุดสรรเสริญคุณ!👏👏👍
¡Bravo, Fernando -- viva Valencia! Replace Kardashian show w/Fernando, pronto. Coolest dude of the year, to me. Artist, craftsman, scientist, logician, philosopher, designer, plumber, engineer...child...dreamer. Well fucking done, amigo.
Excelente artista, valiente, honesto, humilde. Inspirador
Lost for words, This guy is a genius. Absolute Inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
Genius! Fernando is a REAL designer!! Wow!
Constrcuct under the Bridge = Zombie-Proof Shelter
My thoughts exactly..... And zombies can't use Molotovs FP
@FacePuncherbite me.... Lol
Omg!! When I saw that contraption, the 1st thing I thought of was “that would be an awesome place to hide if something was chasing u” lol
It's not Zombie proof because eventually you WILL run out of food and have to come down again. By, that point when you come back down, Kirsten would just film your death as the Zombies eat you.
crossbow
Este español la sacó del estadio. Genial este espacio entre lo etéreo y físico. El concepto de la separación del alma y cuerpo, muy poético, muy evocador. "Gondolero del Futuro. Felicitaciones!!!
Perfect home and what I want to do. So many places in Taiwan are like that house. 3 or 4 story of ugly, not well maintained homes. I want to gut one and rebuild simply and beautifully like this.
I love his house and furniture. What beautiful, simple design! If I lived in Spain, I would certainly hire him to design my house. Me encantan la casa y los muebles. !Que diseno mas sencillo y bello! Si yo vivera en Espana, certamente le contrataria para disenar mi casa.
Wow, this is so cool! The world needs more creative people to inspire others. Perhaps creativity is infectious, one person is inspired, they other inspire others, and so on.
Until you realise that creativity can be also useless and harmful...
Fascinating, brilliant, impressive and inspiring: The man, the mind, the approach to life and design, and the work...AND the child in him- ♥️
Wish him the best and thank him and the channel for allowing us to see!
love this episode, This guy is unstoppable because he is so passionate about what he does! Your spanish is great and his doggs are to cute, keep producing these great videos for us.
One of your very best ! What a guy, thank you. Mike and Barb.
Mesmerizing. The "home" stays, and the "house" moves.
this guy is an artist...amazing work, wishing him a great success in near time future.... he should established his own company producing unique designs for funitures & interior stuff.... he done great job ...
Inspiring work and life. Some of the comments have said it all, I would add that an observation mindset makes a difference. I have an 8 year old daughter that teaches me to observe everyday; it is amazing how much you see but never really observe. Keep your inner child alive! Thank you for sharing.
being creative and not doing things repeatedly. this is creative freedom.
How have I not seen this until now? This man is brilliant. I wish I could make his furniture, I love the aesthetic
My hero! What an amazing creative mind and resourcefulness ! Everything he creates has a beauty to it! Incredible!
So inspiring! He is simplistic and humorous as well! Wish him much success...
Burst out laughing so many times watching this: This guy has no sense of boundaries! Not usually a good attribute, but good thing he's a brilliant inventor! Good luck to him in his beyond-the-world-of-plumbing endeavors. Thanks For Posting!
The human mind is so beautiful!
Brilliant! This is all about creativity and imagination.
Fascinating builder, plumber, designer. Very inspirational
Was wondering the purpose or how each design creation could be applied and/or function in practical terms and advantage this gentleman... First, he needs to come out so that his genius could perhaps be utilized on a larger scale and reach those thinkers who would ideally think of avenues to take this man to the next level... Very interesting capture of this man's individuality...
Thank you.
Such an inspiring video. A reminder to think about different possibilities. Also a reminder that failures are an important part of learning. Thank you for sharing!
It brings me tears to see how awesomely talented this guy is. Incredible.
This man is a legend, absolutely love what he's made and done. I think my favourite part of the video was where he showed his train go kart like machine, it made me laugh how open he was about not having a license for it and also, how he just broke into the doors and just started building it. The way he thinks is ingenious, I love how raw it is and how honest he is as well. Really hope to meet Fernando someday, seems like a good dude!
Este muchacho es increíble! Qué maravilla de ideas, qué original y cuanto mérito!
Thank you for sharing all those lives with us. Really helps fight depression😊
Gracias Kirsten por mostrar este hermoso ejemplar humano tan talentoso . Me identifico al 100 % con el , es bueno saber que somos varios los locos creativos , que vemos creatividad en objetos de descarte ... Un placer ver este programa . Saludos a Fernando desde Argentina !
Now that is a creative imagination! Thanks for making this video.
Kirsten Dirksen
You bring such amazing stories to us. Thank you for that.
thank you for always posting amzing stuff
Eres pura inspiracion para todos los que tenemos inquietudes. Solo ver tu obra te deja ese sabor de boca que te hace pensar que todos somos capaces de hacer cosas mágicas como las que tu haces. Soy de valencia y me haces sentir orgulloso al tener un talento tan genial tan cerca. Eres un ejemplo a seguir y tienes todo mi respeto.
This was one of the best and most inspiring films I have ever seen. Thanks!
Acabo de verlo en Bs. As. Arg. en cuarentena y decidí q es lo último q voy a ver antes de dormir. GRacias es EXTRA-ordinario!!!