Ancient church becomes unique home-studio for Basque artist

[@alex0589]

Seeing the "before" footage really makes this jawdropping. I like that this isnt just some rich guy showing off his architech's work, it's a dude who's really proud of his own project that really came together great.

[@swieseldorf]

Uh hes rich

[@renzoqu]

im from the basque country, and believe me, if you have a place like that in the basque country it means that you are rich. It's still very fascinating that with all that money he still choose a different way. Good for him.

[@gardenfence]

@@swieseldorf I think they meant it's not some rich guy showing off the work of his architect, but a rich guy showing off HIS hard work and project.

[@livinghope1561]

If they did that with a mosque they will be beheaded!!!

[@ReyBeats]

@@renzoqu You don't need to be rich when buying a church, if its in ruin and you bought it from the church.

[@lucillecooper3600]

You are marvellous! You will be blessed for saving that church because life itself is a worship...cooking friends and love!

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

I’ve seen thousands of home videos. This home is a dream for me. Thank you for showing this.

[@andrewellis7656]

LOVE it - so sweet - yet each part well considered - so much hard work - but absolutely fresh & joyful.. Thank you for sharing this place.

[@fabiolagraceffa9261]

What a group of friends.. these people are geniuses

[@sherrypeck4062]

This church house is my very favorite!! I lived in Northern Spain as a child in 1956-59…..the most prized time of my childhood! I love your house/ studio…I am an artist as well.

[@jackstrubbe7608]

This one is a stunning view into many lives well lived. Tas, you are now my new motivator.

[@kathiewalli8746]

Amazing place.....fantastic.....when an artist rebuilds there are so many cool ideas and concepts.....thank you for the film 🙏

[@BennyNeptune]

This is one of my favorite “episodes” of this channel. I appreciate you making this a longer episode. Also the kitchen in the altar was inspired to the point of destiny

[@mihiec]

In Scotland there is so many churches teken by private landlords.... But they made bars or offices. I really like this Basque country church so much. I hope they will inspire and do the same thing here

[@katbar6066]

One of the best. Actually have seen 3 jaw dropping ones on this channel in the last few months- all in Spain. This one was amazing.

[@janetleeharrison]

Love the black roof he chose for this stunning structure - perfection! Equally impressive is the art & mechanical design in all of the "no-touch" elements - this took many hours of strategic thought & determination to get it right. Love all of the artwork! Muchas gracias!

[@erlethepearl]

What I see is a beautiful expression of your mind and creative ability and impulses. Very artistic and very mechanical and a very representational structure at the same time. Wonderful to see a portion of what you can do with God's gifts and very little to obstruct your progress. Thank you for sharing.

[@taufikhamzah4452]

Awesome that Careaga saved a dilapidated church & with his architect rebuild into a house he envisioned. TQ Kirsten & family for showing this exquisite home.

[@b3blueblue]

This is the coolest house Ive seen in this channel... not to mention the coolest home owner! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Dinki-Di]

Anyone else have their heart in their mouth watching him climb around that building?

[@Voyager759]

oh yeah...I was like ftf man :)

[@johngriffiths118]

It’s a home for peeps who are n’ t boozers

[@nickcarter5569]

One of the coolest things I’ve seen on KZbin. Hands down.

[@cnclk58]

Thank you Kirsten for all these beautiful homes, you bring us new ideas and beauties.

[@PossMcLeod]

Gorgeous, and respectful of the original building. Amazing!

[@tachiroakisu5128]

Fantastic. Vids like this is exactly why I love this channel.

[@nataliecd8966]

Yup! I've been following Kirsten for years! Almost a decade.

[@davonpointer2310]

I couldn’t live/feel comfortable in this place but total respect to him. Love his passion and it’s great to regenerate old buildings.

[@gaudia3985]

His respect for the old while doing something new as well as personal is unmistakable. Commendable 'no touching the wall' decision.

[@lucilletorres5989]

WOW! Such a BEAUTIFUL labor of love!

[@caddyzig]

This is absolutely amazing! This is probably my favorite home you’ve ever toured. It’s really inspiring and triggers my imagination. I don’t think I’d ever take on a new project and leave that beautiful church behind. Very, very cool!

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

I have never been such a deep shade of green in my life. This is my idea of the PERFECT home. Beeeaaauutiful!! Congratulations!

[@thetalkingfly]

Wow what a place! Such a joy to watch this. Thanks!

[@campkira]

i don't like tha kind of wall went i walk by and blush it... it like a sandpapaer...

[@shantinu3059]

I am speechless. What can I say! Congratulations for taking care of this historic building. The artist in you shows throughout the structure. Thank you for keeping it and showing respect. Enjoy it.

[@ginicavuk]

This just inspired me so much! As somebody who dreams of a little restoration of a family place in rural Croatia, your channel gives me so much joyyyy. I also love your editing and filming style 💃🏻❤️🤩

[@simonaivancic528]

isto....nadam se da cemo uspjeti

[@tomislavbalic2811]

Odličan kanal 👌

[@heeeeyjai]

I loved Croatia

[@baruchaugustinovic9649]

Niti ne pomišljajte na nešta takvo!!! Imate masonske hramove,sinagoge,srpske hramove i đamije,možda vam oni odstupe!

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

have you heard of Murter island?

[@treehuggingmusician595]

This video is one of your best. This guy is obviously an artist. He has created a lovely space that honors the old church.

[@Jasahaful]

This is amazing. Love the space plus all the prayers that have been said in there I'd feel blessed everyday.

[@richardaragon1391]

I love people with the vision to do these projects amazing absolute amazing

[@SamBorgman]

Man, I see places like this and it looks like a dream. The whole area and the building, the rebuild style, everything is so unachievable for almost everyone. Very lucky man.

[@reerjgiorge]

Yup, thats why i sadly did stop watching these videos. For someone like me that never is going to be able to do something like this, or to live in a place like this one, its pointless and it only gives me pain. He said it was cheap to rebuild, but what "cheap" is for someone, its "really expensive and not affordable" to many many others like me lol.

[@gpower9572]

@@reerjgiorge Guys you sound like you have such low expectations. I learned how to do stone masonry in a few months. You can make your own house with big thick stone walls. Then you can extend it a few years later when you have more money. It is possible....

[@JohnPorsbjerg]

Churches and chateaus all over europe are being sold for dirt cheap or free, and some counties will even fund the restoration of an old building if you have good plans and will do it in the original style. It can be done for cheap, but you’ll have to live maybe hours away from a city, in a country you don’t speak the language of, dealing with setbacks and delays because old buildings are unpredictable. It can be done with very little money, it’s just a very difficult thing to do, you won’t have a cool contemporary renovated building in the same amount of time it takes to build a pre-fab.

[@SamBorgman]

@@JohnPorsbjerg Exactly. I live in the city in Canada. If I wanted to restore an old church in rural Italy, I'd have to spend a lot of money just on living there for many months (if not years), without any income. That alone makes something like this impossible. He said just cleaning out the inside of the building took 3 months.

[@SamBorgman]

@@reerjgiorge Think he said the church was cheap to buy but the rebuild was expensive.

[@ChristineMAbrell]

I already thought this guy was incredible before I saw the slack line but once I saw that...I was just floored. Mad respect!

[@josh_prada]

Spain is beautiful. North to South, east to west.

[@deenaelieff396]

Beautiful! I'm just fascinated by this home. Lovely !

[@sara1364]

I love how he stayed true to the origins of the church and yet made a wonderfully livable abode. And workplace.

[@nephaisurlo]

Wow, this project is very outstanding! I like the philosophy of the owner!

[@jimwalker5412]

What an absolutely excellent restoration

[@caravaggiosaccomplice7841]

A work of art and true passion for culture and ancestry. Love it!

[@karenzkilab7678]

Woww..just amazing transformation..the owner is truly blessed!👍😇

[@dimitrastavrou3761]

UNBELIEVABLE ! ! ! I CAN ONLY SAY A VERY BIG BRAVO .

[@christianminga90]

Astonishing project. It not just architecture, this is art.

[@rustemsadvakassov1787]

what a beautiful collection of art ... i salute the guy for what he's got and how he's done that

[@trauusa]

What a joy to watch! Not only a great undertaking to turn an old church into a home, but the owner has so much fun doing and living in it! Kudos to him and continued joy!

[@bjarkerugsted7539]

this is a man of great taste and daring soul.. i like it :)

[@teresacarle294]

@@fionaaron3854 💒 Well, his buying & renovating an ancient church ruin. Also creating that crazy "bridge" to guest room. Building that outdoor shower. Those are all pretty 💪courageous in my book. 🖼Beautiful gallery home. Although I wonder about his 🔌energy bill...💰! ☮Peace 💛Love 🌼Beauty from Los Angeles

[@childofthefox]

It's so nice to have someone love the old and really needed it to be as he found it. The heavy wood is a complement to the old and new...and just so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your sweet home with me

[@pamelapearce8702]

Un estilo sumamente espanol, super contemporaneo y super antiguo a su vez.... bravo! Un proyecto maravilloso

[@vlatkodr7102]

I watch architecture videos all the time. This is by far the most unique, spectacular place I have ever seen!

[@coraajbouni2411]

It’s really difficult to make a place like this feel a comfortable house, but he succeeded in every way. What a beautiful house to live in. 💝

[@anaalves3658]

He is very passionate about this project. I think that it is unique and truly amazing 👌

[@dvo66]

11:46 the drone crashed. Did any1 notice lmao

[@heeeeyjai]

😂

[@nicasio1croze]

Can't stand before such a horror.

[@vjthomas2288]

Hahaha oh my gosh I went back to see it crash now I’m 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣☠️☠️

[@livinghope1561]

If they did tht with a. Mosque they will be beheaded!!!

[@cmykimberly]

ahahaha totally didnt notice

[@laetitiacaee]

My favorite from all of your episodes!

[@TheRedRaven_]

This is just unbelievable. I love how he respects the original stonework so much that he declined to use hooks for his artwork. Stunning home.

[@Creativezon3]

Amazing, even using those massive beams in the outside eating area. Beautifully done ❤

[@tamaraklingerlevi1753]

This is spectacular. Would love to spend the weekend checking it out. Wow.

[@Meluforever]

me too!

[@patriciapadilla3590]

This is by far one of my favorites.

[@JaimeSC570]

fantastic combination of vision, passion and hard work; awesome place to live in. Congrats!

[@soupifysupperchicken]

Wow! This is the most incredible home and project that I’ve seen on this channel (maybe even ever). It’s so incredible because you could never make something like this new. This home was born out of a collaboration with history.

[@whitehawk22]

I am in AWE of this incredible project! Amazing what can be done with creative vision and help from friends. I will watch this again after posting my comment to squeeze another dose of inspiration from your video. Love your channel, thank you for finding gems like this!

[@michaeld4861]

This channel just never ceases to amaze me! I don't know how you keep finding so many unique buildings to document, and I love how all of the owners have an appreciation for preservation.

[@OmnivorousReader]

Spectacular! One of the most beautiful church restorations I have seen. I especially love how he kept the layers of history on the walls without messing with them. Though I do wonder if he had to use any kind of sealant on them.

[@JimmyWood10]

Oh My This is beautiful! I am speechless! I am in love!

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

Aloha to the Dirksen's & Tas!! Tas, it's an amazing home! INCREDIBLE!! Love it!

[@JackYourBodTee]

The place is phenomenal! So much hard work and personality makes it truly a dream project. Thank you so much for all you do to present these to the public! May you continue to be blessed with happiness in safe, healthy travels. 🙏🏼😊❤️

[@julies2672]

15:08 "You can confess here, in front of the wine" !!!! And he has the curtain as well! Priceless!

[@MichelleTopham]

One of the most beautiful homes I've ever seen, and so lovely that he has kept everything as original and untouched as possible. Wonderful that he did so much of the work himself too. Love this!

[@mikebass2700]

Wow! I have seen a lot of very nice homes but yours is warm, inviting and beautiful. A job well done.

[@Thoughmuchistaken]

I was so so on the kitchen and bottom floor, but things got better and better the higher he went. Nice place, nice space.

[@doubter]

I love this. innovation is done when you intersect the old with the new. much respected the original building. this is the dream home/studio

[@noelghallager4672]

One of the coolest homes I’ve ever seen.

[@thecollector5243]

The placement of the kitchen is actually really fitting: it is where you sustain and nourish your body.

[@OncleJer]

No thats where they cook the food, they eat at the table.

[@abbyr275]

This has to be one of my favorites! He has great passion, vision and energy.

[@Alanoffer]

In basque Spain it’s like going back 2 hundred years . He did a really sympathetic on the church .

[@arianam9977]

Well, everywhere in Spain you can find things like this 🤣 Spain is full of beautiful buildings and monuments!

[@adysandeddie]

BY FAR - my FAVORITE !!!!!!!!!!!!! I LIVED IS A CHURCH like this in KEY WEST ! its a special thing.

[@declanjohn8517]

Sigh. I love, love, love these videos but I can't watch them now without ending up sniffling. For years I'd finish watching those filmed in Europe and immediately email the link to my dear, dear friend Juan. He was Spanish and had a degree in architecture he never used (because after moving to the US he fell into a great career in interpreting) but he just hung on every second of these although normally he wasn't a KZbin watcher. Sadly, Juan died last year at 60 of a heart attack and I miss him so much and every time I cannot forward him a Kirsten D link, it makes my day a little sad.

[@mendistudio]

So sorry for your loss. If there’s a heaven, maybe he’s still watching these 🙂

[@melimevivzla]

So sorry for your loss. Your friend Juan was obviously a cool guy. I’m sure he appreciates you thinking of him ✨💛

[@conorhealy3375]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Through watching these videos and remembering him in this way a part of him remains!

[@johngriffiths118]

RIP

[@mobayguy]

This renovation is Brilliant - I could compliment a thousand details but I think in total, it works so well because Tas approached it with respecting the original structure as much as possible - from the structure to the works from his Abuela; he allowed the artifacts to bless the home in every way. The aspects he added are both functional but unique still. There is so much in the space but still it doesn't overrwhelm or appears cluttered. Wonderful!

[@mihiec]

Thank you again for amazing show. You always can find something interesting.. This house is so well done. Love it.

[@FroggyLoveLove]

My mind is BLOWN! What a stunning and inspiring place! Thanks for sharing

[@kathythompson9931]

This is beautiful and fabulous! You did a perfect restoration! I love all the stairs but I would make a bridge instead of the “high wire crossing!”

[@josephhuth3714]

Every one of Kirsten's videos is an exciting adventure for me. She is a talented cinematographer who has the ability to make me feel like I am there. She captures the sense and pride of place in all her locations. Thank you Kirsten.

[@damienscullytoo]

All artists are a bit mad and this guy is a great artist

[@sylvielemondedesylvie5268]

lol , Right you need to take a huge leap of faith when you take on this kind of a project. Not for the debil mind.

[@di-ot4pq]

@@KZbinUser.Joy2024 I hope he puts some safety cables along the brim of the roof.

[@mematron]

We're not mad. You normies are behind the curve and need us to design and inform you about the world you occupy. You're welcome.

[@damienscullytoo]

@@mematron No need for a superiority complex here. People should be proud to explore the madness of our psyche and often the people too afraid to be are the "mad" ones. I mean no ill-intent attached to the word, in-fact I would gladly receive it has a compliment.

[@mematron]

@@damienscullytoo You're not a creative. We make what we do look easy while your kind spectates and suggests what you would do if you had the perspicacity to imagine beyond the boundaries that society sets. You don't speak for me so stay in your lane and follow the trend.

[@adamakaru2683]

WOW how fascinating and amazing good for him. I am sure he love the place! never have to leave and stay elsewhere.

[@geraldinefields1730]

Amazing transformation. Love the way he lives with that incredible art collection.

[@15mTalent]

This is remarkably well done. The great care to leave the existing walls in pristine condition is fantastic.

[@mariamysoul]

thank you your beautiful and inspiring videos.. I have shared the 50 yeas of the grid video so many times , with so many of my friends. better than anything on Netflix. documentary/home building. LOVE IT!

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

This isn't just a home. It's an amazing inspiring home. WOW it's fabulous. It's impossible to pick the detail I like the most, but if pushed I think the wooden spiral staircase with the wooden rectangles as the handrail. Felt like some of the ancient castle staircases but re-imagined.

[@myrabbitispink]

7:14 i like how the empty frame above the sink in place of a mirror suggests that the person washing their hands is a piece of art

[@synthesishuis007]

I like how he described what he is doing with old building, stuff he made by himself, its awesome...

[@marindacoetzee6760]

His respect for the old building is impressive! Love all the woodwork and wooden ceilings and the ambience and atmosphere of the place! Totally unique! Oh yes, also love his accent :-)

[@df3555]

.......... Stunning. There is true heart in this home.

[@lindapurcell5005]

Beautiful! Being Basque myself, this would be my dream...except for the high wire across the top. He has no fear of heights. "Carlos, is this a very bad idea or just a bad idea?"😂

[@patricebourque7929]

He wasn't so comfortable going across.

[@bearcubdaycare]

The choice looks like either having a space that he can't access to clean and maintain, or put something in very bulky (elevator or walkway), which would affect the spaciousness, or what he did, for likely very occasional access...except for KZbin documentaries...

[@reneem9353]

omg...jaw dropping. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@TylerDickey1]

Beautiful work! It’s lovely to see these “generational” buildings live new lives.

[@maryannagabriel2788]

This is a beautiful home. Love the ancient and modern combined with family heirlooms and the needs of the owner. Hats off to you for doing so much work yourself. This is a masterpiece.

[@jduvieusart]

Don't mind me, I'm just going to "confess" in the wine cellar

[@celticwarrior777]

haha i know thats hilarious i love he did that

[@jenniferyoung7834]

No shit. Hilarious!

[@rayva1]

Lol!

[@snicfeelthelove2069]

why make jokes like that? Repent and Believe in Lord Jesus Christ!

[@fredpinczuk7352]

Je peut vous rejoindre? May I join you?

[@pgznerol]

One of the best projects ever on this channel....thank you so much

[@Soozelove]

I am in love with this! And I love Tas, he was so chatty and interesting

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

Breathtaking home! The history of this beautiful church has been given a new life with modern amenities. ✝️

[@anita-2078]

so beautiful! and creatively done to tread lightly on the original stonework

[@laurenferrell8082]

I LOVEEEEEEE at the end that he said "all the paintings and furniture has significance/meaning. Nothing is just bought" that is EXACTLY the philosophy I live by and how I furnish my home!!!! It's so unique to actually be unique in this day in age!!!!!!

[@mowattlavern62]

Beautiful home. I love the structure of the church