Ageing In Place - Yarra Bend House by Austin Maynard Architects

Andrew Maynard and Kevin Hui discussing ageing in place - growing old at home and the design of Yarra Bend House by Austin Maynard Architects.
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[@modgal]

not sure how this video appeared in my feed but I really enjoyed it! I also loved the banter between the two of you 😂 subscribed!

[@Archimarathon]

Glad you clicked on it

[@kellytanim6554]

It awes me how much attention and care has been put down in the design. Watching this video sparked the little tingle of excitement of architecture. Being an architecture student myself, I sometimes feel that I have lost touch with this side of the field. But this project made me realise how important people is to architecture.

[@Archimarathon]

Good to hear.

[@wrigleyextra11]

That pole-less glass corner that slides away is MAD 🤯 gonna think about it for days ngl. Inside and outside truly blurred. Also love Kevin's jacket - Andrew isn't the only one dressing well.

[@sparkl3dust17]

All the thought put into this is truly impressive. Why isn't every house designed like this? Love the notion of "future-proofing" and the attention to sunlight and heat distribution.

[@twiggyvlogs6441]

The great thing with accessible/adaptable/ageing in place measures is that they can benefit all of us at some point. You might be pregnant or have a pram or you might fall over skiing and need crutches for a bit. So many reasons to have a house that is easy to get around 💚

[@sandrakleiserblack5140]

This type of construction and design is desperately needed to combat a housing crisis for both the elderly and disabled in the U.S. Beautifully done, and your lighthearted presentation of it was quite enjoyable. I’d live in it, too!

[@mirakarchitect7945]

Another calming and charming space.🔥❤🙌🏽 I strongly think the most life and creativity in Architecture is seen mostly in small spaces.🤔 Creative filming there - the active responses in speech, funny clips and other details.💥🙌🏽 Love the kitchen space in connection to the garden as well as the free corner.

[@danaesquires7571]

I love the lining grid near the stairs, similar to what's used in galleries. I also love the preservation of the garden space. Too many house renovations rob the garden. Really practical and human. Not too grand.

[@nbaybear2002]

This project will inform my understanding of the complexity of an “Aging-in-Place” brief, and the careful, thoughtful, unobtrusive way you have solved the puzzle with a living space that checks all the boxes and creates beautiful domestic space that feels more like a gift than a compromise.

[@Vanilla.coke1234]

This is genuinely one of my favourite projects by AMA. It feels like its at such a human scale even body the actual scale. And I love getting to see it after a couple years of life and while it's being lived in. It reminds of the work of this one architect, who I can't remember the name of, unfortunately, who always only really features photos of their projects after they been well lived in

[@HaydnJEcosse]

Love this! As a recent graduate of architecture in Scotland, it would be amazing to see this type of project and design implemented and adapted for the climate here. As we face similar issues to the ones mentioned at the beginning of the video. Real need for "resilient" homes for people to enjoy their later years in. Great work! Looking for any Part 2 assistants? 🤣

[@gwendolyn7462]

18:39 wow look at that garden!

[@Prieze868]

Love your Yarra Bend house especially that window between the kitchen bench and the sliding patio door out to the courtyard between New and Old

[@lvchlvn]

Simple, yet complex - what a superb home! The thoughtfulness which went into the brief, the practical solutions, have been done with such rigor. A great lesson in using a little to achieve so much.

[@modernvillacompany]

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[@Archimarathon]

What a way to get blocked. SMH.

[@lvchlvn]

@@Archimarathon Thanks. I was just about to let you know about this!

[@tarunifalconer]

Congratulations AMA. Clever design; many thoughtful features. So glad to see an architectural practice meeting the brief so well.

[@urbancolab]

With these past two videos I really love the multitasking that ama is doing with the cabinets. It really makes small spaces more useful. The old and new houses are full of a pattern language moments when are making the whole project a success.

[@JacquelineShady]

I enjoyed the authenticity of the house - materials, garden (particularly the shed) & furniture. Everything that makes it somebody's home

[@gabybordino6024]

Brilliant! So many lessons in this house. I can see a pattern in the use of the space under the stairs and it´s just perfect. There are so many challenges and this design achieved all of them. "Simple materials used cleverly" shows us that you can even have amazing details without expending lots of money This corner window! Reminds me of a beautiful house by a local architect here, he uses this solution a lot and I always loved it (haven´t had the chance myself to put it in a house yet) The broom moment is definitely the highlight of the video

[@user-lb1eh8hn8s]

Wonderful reconfiguring design of this lovely home to make it work better for the aging resident. Really smart ideas to create a highly functional and adaptable layout. Really love the simplicity of this practical design. Less, can definitely equal more at times.😊

[@mrfreeze88]

Absolutely love the design. Well done, once again Andrew.

[@brenrich3250]

Great work, as someone who is 35, this sort of project is definitely on my mind for me and my partner in the near future. Our main concern with any new build would be to eliminate or reduce the on going costs of utilities. Our house is old and the high ceilings and lack of natural light increase our running costs alot. Love the way you have utilised a smaller footprint with storage.

[@MonsieurChangify]

Exquisite attention to detail! Very thoughtful design!

[@SketchyArc]

This is officially my favourite archimarathon intro! Learned a lot of new approaches too for designing for aging clients too. It is such a valid concern and is not always talked about.

[@Archimarathon]

Haha. You just like to see me get harassed and chased by a broom!

[@taigan200]

Beautiful sensible well thought out spaces and the guys are adorable.

[@billbiddy9083]

I love the cabinetry. Love the internal garden well. The ideas on aging in place are great. Although I’d probably have wanted the pathway to be wheel chair friendly now to ensure it wasn’t needing funding later. But it’s a little thing I guess. Also means you don’t give a contractor a chance to ruin your garden if it’s just done now. But seriously great job

[@bzb2932]

I bought an "ageing in place" property and I am interested in all ideas for my property in renovation. Luckily, my house is a ranch, so no stairs to deal with. I am blessed with 6 acres of a mixed wood forest to enjoy the natural flora and fauna. I love what you did with the kitchen, storage ideas and corner slides off the kitchen is RAD! Good job,

[@andrewmcgalliard8987]

Fantastic project. As someone who's considering options for the 'next stage', it's reassuring to see you both actively engaging with the issues of aging in place in desirable spaces as well as the challenge of inflexible budgets.

[@ACMichler]

The oppsite of Toy House 2 but so much of that craft of built ins. I just got two age in place jobs so very timely to share with the clients.

[@futurebrilliantteam8851]

With so many baby boomers in Australia sitting on their large two story properties it's refreshing to see how this will age. 96% of all other two story properties will turn from assets into liabilities. Mobility is set to become one of Australia's biggest issues in the coming decade. You see it now with chrome handrails (reactively) mounted at the front steps to properties. There's only so much retrofitting you can do and most of it is de-humanising.

[@futurebrilliantteam8851]

This is going to sound like nit-picking so let me balance it out. The detailing of the kitchen corner (where a post has been omitted) appears to leave a gap for flies/mosquitos from waist level down. You can see it at 5:49 - to me that was an overly complex corner for limited benefit (removing a post doesn't achieve much here). In contrast, the use of cheap materials on the balustrade works well and ... predictably so. Get the flow right and simple solutions will be present. I came back to this video to look at the outdoor brick wall (it stuck in my mind). Again: simplicity.

[@haret0n]

i like the expression "aging in place" which is what my mum is currently doing in her old villa. we want to help her to stay there till the end. not much about this house seems designed for aging though. the narrow corridors and path through the garden, the long steep staircase, the out door laundry, the hard flooring surfaces, the tricky sliding cupboard doors and so many sharp corners... mum's old one storied wooden villa which is still pretty much the same as it was in the mid 1800's seems much kinder and more functional.

[@Dev1nci]

16:31 literally clapping my hands. Love this 😄

[@RB-zm4fk]

Love love the intro! Bwahaha In the future the plan in the industry is for people to stay in their home for as long as possible. A lot of people going into aged care now don't stay as long as before... We're currently discussing with the parentals what the plan will be in the future for them. Beautiful functional design 👌

[@shamirpatel3569]

The materiality once again bloody incredible

[@mikej9062]

Greetings from Victoria, Canada. I watch lots of home construction videos but haven't seen so many thoughtful features packed into a single residence in a long time. The design fits the aspect ratio of her plot very well. Thanks for producing this!

[@Archimarathon]

Thanks. Check out some of the other videos of my co-host Andrew’s work (Austin Maynard Architects).

[@patricia.parra33]

Well done and wonderful spaces created for now and tomorrow,

[@alexmuli]

Lol that intro was super funny.

[@nigelkarikari9988]

Beautifully done!

[@Ebdain787]

I love the idea of architecture that addresses the needs of us all, well, those of us who are lucky enough to become an elder. The stairs. Let’s just take a moment. Please put railings on both sides that are reachable for a frail person. I know we don’t want this to look orthopedic or geriatric, but falls are an older person’s biggest fear. With that said, I am so happy to see this project that is affordable for those on a fixed income and allows people the dignity one deserves after so much survival.

[@Archimarathon]

As mentioned in the video. When the client is frail, she won’t be going upstairs anymore as the rooms below becomes her spaces and upstairs for carer.

[@Ebdain787]

@@Archimarathon yes, I did hear that. Anyway, great job. Thanks.

[@serenakoleno9338]

I love this reno, but agree about dual handrails. It should be standard code. Not just for infirm. Children, anyone who has over-imbibed, is over-tired or ill, or carrying a load of laundry/gift/baby. Otherwise love everything you did. TFS

[@Nynke_K]

A very interesting and good-looking project! I'm a bit mystified by how tiny the original terrace house was - no clue where the kitchen would have gone or if it had an indoor bathroom. Maybe the new building replaced old extensions? Oh, and I'm disappointed we weren't showed the toilet we were promised 😁

[@Archimarathon]

Often these terrace houses had various add on buildings over the years that are a bit of a shamble. Architects often get rid of them and insert a new part at the back

[@dipin2]

So nice Watching from India

[@markhogan77]

Love love love the design / detail .. really joyful feeling

[@danielnapoli649]

This is a great opportunity. Aging in place should become the new big consideration. Being 70 and single I too am thinking of ways to make my two story home work for me as I age. I am, however, always amazed at differing tastes in different parts of our world. The colors , decor and even the garden with outside laundry would never "work " in the USA. Other than that negative comment I have to say great job on getting the most from a conservative budjet.

[@lshwadchuck5643]

A light went on for me when he said...then the upstairs becomes the carer's flat! I'm 70 and single, too. I semi-retired at 53 and bought a very small newish house built by a woman who had rheumatoid arthritis. Flat to the ground bungalow. Nothing in the cellar but furnace, etc. No room for a carer, but, then, no stairs.

[@sarahshum6490]

Love you guys ❤

[@EricaNernie]

Recently retired, and agree with the issues and challenges. My take: no stairs; a granny flat for either extra income or carer; easy access/ 'wet' bathroom; easy-care garden that doesn't require pruning or too much attention, but still a space to grow a few herbs and veges; some sort of outdoor space; consideration for heating/cooling costs; an office or craft room; storage. One wonders why they don't design new houses this way. Too many people move into retirement villages w hen they don't need to. They just need to adjust the space they already have.

[@Archimarathon]

The keyword is ageing. The client wants to live a certain way now and when things changes the house can adapt. As mentioned the carer has the whole of upstairs and if the client becomes infirmmed, her garden can easily adapt to be more wheelchair accessible. Everyone is different and this is a house the client has lived in for a long time and she wants to live a certain way which is not everyone else’s way.

[@OrendaDesignStudio]

Beautiful home 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.

[@gwendolyn7462]

Thats a lot more than aging in place

[@annaschmanna1]

I like your spin on things. It doesn't have to serious.

[@joycecardinot9284]

I always love the roll intro creativity

[@denizcerenozbek8973]

Congrats on Dezeen Awards, well deserved :)

[@moonunit2004]

I just started my Architecture degree in the UK and I love the vids good job :)

[@mohammadabousaeidi5282]

Lovely house.

[@Totallyfine29_]

Roll intro always impress me 😂

[@blossomyES]

I like you attire Andrew 😊

[@computationdesign]

wow we are here

[@kathrynb8623]

Love this house. My only cavet is about the entrance to upstairs. If it had an additional/separate entrance it could serve as a money spinner .... more future proofing.

[@the.shamsulain]

Love it!

[@Archimarathon]

Me too!

[@vincentabbang]

Great case study as always!

[@MatthewBayard]

I love the house! I would live there too. Are you pushing your clients to get off gas? I noticed the gas cooking in the new kitchen.

[@c.n.297]

so many thoughtful details!

[@orangemoonglows2692]

i think the top of the staircase should have a gate of some sort. someone could easily fall at night, esp.

[@susieare]

Loooveeee it!

[@susieare]

I've been pouring over the photos online and now I love it even more. Next time I get the opportunity to design social housing (normally in London) I'll be referring back to this. It's so masterfully done. And I love all the nods to Herman Hertzberger! THIS IS WHY I LOVE ARCHITECTURE 💕

[@rossdavidson223]

🤣 really did not expect the overwatch reference!

[@zebrabuzz]

Mmmmmmmm......Brilliant.....on all levels!

[@jrricafrente8531]

Cool house! Good job Guys!👍

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Beautiful house.

[@leewhiting3834]

I love this! I would move in tomorrow!

[@Archimarathon]

You will have to fight me

[@Mega_Cribs]

😍amazing

[@EyeonZion]

great marketing work

[@carinwiseman4309]

A Tsubo Niwa! I want this!!!!!!!!!

[@Archimarathon]

Have you seen the Garden House video ?

[@WelcomeToSteph]

Would love to see that detail for the level floor at the threshold between inside/outside....

[@WOATT]

…….“Let’s go Andrew” 😅

[@maggiecraigie8114]

I like it.

[@jck-pn]

Age in place with a laundry outside?

[@Archimarathon]

Client’s choice. And when it is accessible, why not? Ageing doesn’t mean you don’t move around. And if it’s so bad, that’s when you have a carer

[@Staronqueen]

@@Archimarathon That wouldn’t work in Canada. You would have to shovel snow to get to the washing machine.

[@Archimarathon]

That’s why this is not in Canada

[@jeffwunrow8694]

The house is beautiful but I don’t see how this is for aging in place. More like middle-aging in place. For starters the back garden entrance won’t be accessible when the homeowner needs assistance to walk, let alone use a walker. The kitchen doesn’t work for an older person with mobility issues. Still lots of obstacles that I can see.

[@Archimarathon]

As mentioned at the end, the garden ca easily be retrofitted to have easier access

[@jeffwunrow8694]

@@Archimarathon I thought the point of Universal design was that the accessibility features are built into the design from the beginning. Making that walkway accessible will be more than a matter of trimming back the garden. It’s a beautiful house and I’m sure the client is thrilled, but if you’re presenting this as a house for aging in place, it would be nice to see more emphasis on where the design could have been pushed further.

[@Archimarathon]

Ageing is on-going based on circumstances. At the moment there is no need but it is about have plans for flexibility

[@katwat8682]

@@jeffwunrow8694 I completely agree, I expected more. For me it has to be more than just adding a back entrance that you can change in the future and a bathroom so that living can live on one level at some point. I would've liked to see more design that cleverly embraces Livable Housing Design Guidelines so that people see that they can be intergrated into every renovation-because you never know when you are going to need them. While some access issues could be resolved with reloaction of large furniture pieces etc, there are a number of issues that appear to have been built into the design that won't be easily or cheaply resolved-yes I agree the garden is one but I guess if that is what the client wanted can't argue with that. Also I question the practicality of the downstairs bathroom with a toilet behind the swing door, hinged on the inside, with absolutely no other means of access into the bathroom given that bathroom may need to become the main accessible one in future. Not only will it create general access issues but also enormous emergency access issues-I was a paramedic for 13 years and you'd be suprised the number of people who collapse on the toilet and fall in front of the door!

[@judithp8552]

🤗

[@thekop9621]

Can anyone mention where I can start taking courses on Architecture from the beginner level via online? I don't know it's the subject that has me interested for the past few years and want to seriously learn it.

[@Archimarathon]

I suggest you go to an architecture school at a university

[@thekop9621]

@Archimarathon I live in the hills but I do have the desire to learn Architecture. Would you suggest online mediums if any?

[@Archimarathon]

No. Sorry. Watch the episodes about “how to get the most out of architecture school” and “studio culture”

[@thekop9621]

@Archimarathon Thank You. Will definitely have a look at it.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

it's like a shotgun house in new orleans.

[@micherunnett5492]

I guess I'd put my tub in the garden other than that it's sweet

[@richiesd1]

Your design is brilliant as usual. But I don’t see how you can get a wheelchair through the alleyway and the garden. Plus, when you get old, you will not take care of the garden and it will get way overgrown. I took care of my elderly parents and auntie who lived to their 90s.

[@fauziahbachik4741]

Nice xcept fir thr cheapskate chikenwire type at the stairs

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

Hmmm, As much as I like the house ...lugging the washing down to the back yard in all the weather, day or night cannot be dismissed as ''engaging with the garden'' guys. Stairs are not a plus when it comes to aging.

[@poerava]

The bug screen didn’t connect to the lower area.

[@tubulartuber]

RE: thermal mass from: BSI-081: Zeroing In, Joseph Lstiburek, OCTOBER 14, 2014 "Here goes. Don’t bother with the passive solar. Your house will overheat in the winter. Yes, you heard that right. Even in Chicago. Are you listening Passive House? You should go with very, very low SHGC’s, around 0.2, in your glazing. If this sounds familiar to those of you who are as old as me it should. We were here in the late 1970’s when “mass and glass” took on “super-insulated”. Super-insulated won. And super-insulated won with lousy windows compared to what we have today. What are you folks thinking? Today’s “ultra-efficient” crushes the old “super-insulated” and you want to collect solar energy? Leave that to the PV." The top 3 things affecting building energy consumption are, in order: 1. glazing ratio, 2. airtightness, 3. insulation Thermal mass is way down the list

[@Linda-zb6zq]

Seniors who can age in place do not include stairs.

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[@Archimarathon]

Peru 🇵🇪?

[@SK-lt1so]

Glass behind the stove top?! That's a guaranteed mess!

[@karenhenry9374]

It’s not an age-in-place home if there are steps….. and this home has a lonnnnng stairway leading to the second floor.

[@ramlinshoes]

No Stairs

[@fritz4345]

Excellent house.