Architect Designs a Super House For A Super Car Collector (House Tour)

The Compound House is unlike any other home in its materials and form. The super house is a unique and deeply considered response to the client's needs and the site. Here, March Studio has built a home almost akin to an industrial centre on the outside that feels open and welcoming once inside. Located in Melbourne’s inner-city bayside suburb of Brighton, the original brief for the super house was to celebrate the industry in which the client had come from.
The super house connects to its inner-city streetscape in a way unlike the other homes that line the street. “When we first came to Brighton, we started noticing these large fences that give you little connection from the neighbourhood to the properties,” says Rodney Eggleston, director at March Studio. “So, the first thing we wanted to do was reverse that, so that the whole property steps back from the street and gifts the neighbourhood this new grassland or parkland.”
Located on a narrow block, there is no defined front yard or backyard. “There's this sinking down of the house into its landscape and the effect of that becomes this kind of retaining wall that wraps around the property,” says Rodney. “This creates a kind of compounding effect, hence the name of the project.”
Entering the building is an experience in itself. One can enter either through a long passageway that takes you to the front door or via the driveway. “The client has an amazing car collection and a passion for collecting, so we wanted to celebrate that entrance,” says Rodney. “So, the front garage door has the same scissor action as one of the cars.” Entering through this futuristic door creates a dramatic entrance sequence that mirrors the internal experience of the home’s architecture.
Each section within the super house has a distinct materiality. The lower level is built of concrete that is left raw. “There are six trusses that begin to break the two volumes apart, allowing the highlight window to stretch all the way around the perimeter of the project,” says Rodney. In contrast, the upper level is lightweight - placed so it cantilevers over the swimming pool to give the building a sense of lightness. “It looks like it's just been placed on site,” says Rodney. Its materiality, interior design and decor is also kept light. “Brightness is embraced, it's all clad in timber and there's a softness to it.”
A motif throughout the super house is that all the bathrooms feature finger tiles. “It is sort of this obsession of ours that we try not to create any corners,” says Rodney. In doing so, the curved design of the walls allows for an organic, seamless finish that not only looks luxurious and refined but is also highly practical when it comes to cleaning.”
An abundance of natural light enters the home without jeopardising its sense of privacy. “We developed this screen that wraps around the east, north and west of the building,” notes Rodney. This screen is composed of strands of copper, creating something that looks organic rather than commercial.
Compound House is unashamedly itself. “I don't think we will do a project like it again and I don't think there will be any other projects that look like The Compound House,” says Rodney.
00:00 - Introduction to the Super House
01:02 - The Original Idea and Floor Plan
02:10 - A Walkthrough of the House
03:00 - The Material Palette
04:10 - Working with Natural Light
04:59 - Favourite Aspects of the Home
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Photography by Peter Bennetts.
Architecture by March Studio.
Build by Bluline.
Landscape by COS Design.
Engineering by Co-Struct.
Filmed and edited by Dan Preston.
Production by The Local Production.
Location: Brighton, Victoria, Australia
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We hope you enjoyed diving into the extraordinary world of The Compound House with us! This super house, crafted by March Studio, is truly a testament to innovation and thoughtful design. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, be sure to order your copy of Issue No. 14: thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-14

[@oliverlondon5246]

The luxury of being rich is that you can realise a project such as this

[@deepaksrinivasmondal]

The "power" too. There are so many beautiful things that exist in the world because someone with money said "yes".

[@mrvk39]

If you were just to listen to this without watching - when the architect said the client wanted to embrace his past in the steel industry and they clad the "compound" building in steel mash, you would think - this will be a giant eyesore for the neighborhood. But when you look at it, it actually isn't! Somehow the mesh does exactly what they envision it to be - offer privacy and light and doesn't look ugly. With a unique entrance and landscaping, the house has it's own unique curb appeal. I loved upstairs area - lots of light but also privacy and the use of timber and those doors look super cool. I loved the recessed window looking over the pool downstairs and the "bat cave" but overall, i still found it a bit too dark.

[@Stickybutton]

Fair enough, but I didn't think the screen was elegant enough overall. It reminds me of a factory density, not a residential one.

[@mrvk39]

@@Stickybutton this is why I love arts. You have total freedom to love or hate something and there is no "right" answer. I just look at this shot 1:16 (curbside view) and I think it's elegant. It's light and sculptured, yet offers privacy. And the landscaping softens the look. And then, when you look from the inside-out 4:12 and 4:15 you see that it's translucent and lets in all the light. To me, it's a successful solution to a house in high-density suburban environment, with small plots and houses looking over each other. But, to each their own.

[@pin65371]

@@mrvk39 I am in the trades so I appreciate stuff like this as well. Same with when I see a house tour and the mechanical room is a work of art.

[@mrvk39]

@@pin65371 that's cool! Much appreciated!

[@sigmamale6128]

the steel looks like crap on the exterior

[@hectorfalcon]

Rarely I enjoy the industrial style but this house is out of this world, amazingly well done, with the minimalist approach looks like no other and yes I love so much that can be one of my favorites in this channel. Great great job guys. Best vibes from Miami.

[@jjczarnik]

stunning, The Local Project with a W again

[@cassokon]

Best project of 2024 so far

[@sunnysideup33]

True!

[@that1thickpugg738]

@@sunnysideup33 Rarely see something different

[@isaachale9658]

The home was completed in 2017.

[@greggreg2263]

I’m glad this fellow was able to explain everything about the house. It’s pretty damn cool.

[@ilovemusty]

this is when of the best houses on here

[@HemantKumar-hk4xk]

Probably one of the best on local project.

[@sunnysideup33]

This house is absolutly breathtaking! Thanks for showing us around.

[@PacificOutdoor]

So you're telling me this isn't where they filmed the Harkonnen scenes for Dune 2?

[@lizasoliman723]

surprisingly welcoming for a compound! interesting concept, i'm glad there's a place in this world to realize these out-of-the-box ideas.

[@rodart1945]

so stunning and inspiring

[@mr.bread3circus]

Incredible artistry.... ☝🏾👌🏾🤟🏾

[@DCPEvo]

Incredible. Congratulations to all involved in the project.

[@fartnyaface]

Good to see the screen bracket fixings are already rusting.

[@wrxzboost]

this is nuts! beautiful and crazy bespoke

[@cameronreese1809]

This home is lovely

[@shejustcant]

breathtaking.

[@p.a.6034]

Holy moly! Wow.

[@SuzyShip]

3:21 it felt like she entered the fridge 😄

[@mrs.rogers7582]

Stunning, well done.

[@RS265trophy]

First class industrial architecture.

[@VioletSafrietFlame1020]

Hello from Saint Louis Mo and I love Melbourne beautiful place Australia just amazing.

[@reitsmaassociates]

Amazing !

[@that1thickpugg738]

The comments are going crazy over this house. Best home I've seen 2024 award. Everything about the house to its industry style or kept/overgrown look. Whilst not copying any other house I've ever seen on the market. ( 0:05 0:50 1:37 1:56 2:50 and 3:55 4:11 ) were some of my favorites. The relief patterns, opposite textures, and gorgeous lighting patterns are so beautiful.

[@alpinedrift]

It's really well edited and the "soundtrack" is excellent too

[@MariusGerome]

Damn, that was so beautiful

[@willcookmakeup]

In love with this one. I'm a huge car guy and have been since I was a kid. It's a little too industrial for me and I would have included a bit more wood on the exterior. But I love the design and layout

[@FloydTaylor]

great house

[@JBOsurf]

perfection.

[@PookDaWook]

Amazing how it looks like an art museum fused with a home. And so smart to sink the courtyard down for privacy. Incredible

[@dominiquefrapie8137]

Magnifique intégration de l’industrie et la nature J’espère que le propriétaire n’a pas été perturbé par des voisins jaloux Bravo pour cette réalisation ❤

[@DZ60]

What a beautiful and comforting liminal space.

[@judge462]

amazing, a house called in rusting steel!

[@Maybe1Someday]

House gave me goosebumps

[@Dnn411]

The serine house and flashy vehicles is an interesting pairing.

[@iftekharmian2759]

mad geniuses!!

[@11enzo11]

Obsessed

[@VioletSafrietFlame1020]

I'll take it lol looks amazing😊

[@chadaustin6438]

This channel has become Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

[@chwk7190]

It's almost like to own amazing houses you need lots and lots of money...

[@urgandma]

Because you're gonna get an architect to build a custom home for the middle class...

[@schwitzberger7325]

Always has been

[@MrGoalie2012]

ok so? leave

[@chadaustin6438]

@@MrGoalie2012 You first!

[@carradean]

It's cool how you ackowledged the lands of the tradition owners before the dope house was dropped on it with a bunch of Ferraris in it hey.

[@markverhoeven4114]

Bitterness sucks…

[@phaedruslykos3249]

thats a lamborghini countach any designer would know that hey.

[@alunchisholm481]

@@phaedruslykos3249 An LP400 Periscopica, and a Miura, and an Aston Martin DB5 - didn't see any Ferraris

[@VioletSafrietFlame1020]

Awesome beautiful house inside and out very tasteful all of them.

[@Magnificozas]

Gorgeus

[@BillWoodillustrator]

Funny hearing someone mentioning Brighton and the local indigenous nation in one sentence.

[@darthmelbius]

So how many indigenous people actually live or can afford anything in Brighton?

[@elementle]

@@darthmelbius Perhaps you should consider the history of why that might be

[@gamby16a]

LP400 Countach and a Miura. 😮 Those 2 cars are worth what a very nice modernist house in the States is worth. Proper Bond villain spec house--but more light and airy 🤓

[@kilduce4423]

What camera do you use?

[@RichReportcom]

First time i've ever heard someone say they want to celebrate the steel industry lol

[@cjgilmore283]

Imagine that this is just one of many houses the client owns

[@Whatta33]

Love the idea of sinking the house down but I have two questions. Number one how do you handle the rain and two who cleans the dust of all those metal beams?

[@jeromeperez6612]

wow all part is original design

[@sutats]

Avant Garde would be an understatement to describe this property.

[@remkappo2684]

Очень крутой проект🎉

[@kmw4359]

That outer screen is made of COPPER strips? That’s a lifetime’s wages for most of us right there.

[@_Commen8]

How do I unsee this house😂🔥wow

[@alexschafer2449]

0.34 Super !

[@ambiguate]

Some beautiful elements in this, especially the screen, but the images of that bathroom make it look like a prison.

[@neilmiller6261]

The luxury of being rich is not caring when a cormorant eats your goldfish.

[@arthurarturo4625]

A bit disappointed about the corroded screws on the outside, you should know which metals to combine for them not to react to each other with the outside weather.

[@saeedalseiari2579]

شكرًا

[@frediv8]

Aussies go super hard.

[@GoodkatNW]

Finger tiles...easier to clean....lol Amazing home.

[@Christian-kg2uk]

are those audi rings on some of the windows?

[@oyekayjay]

Can anyone i.d. the chair at 3:05?

[@ivg96]

wooow

[@Rawi888]

God. I see what you have done for others 🙏🏿😔...

[@zounds13]

How does a lack of corners make a bathroom easier to clean?

[@cossym]

Especially those finger tiles with a million lines of grout. Guess they're not the ones doing the cleaning

[@ivanklymenko]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@LazerDon271]

Oh to be giga rich.

[@Whyunounderstand]

The outside screen looks like a jail fence 😂

[@samuraipizzacat2171]

What jail would that be

[@noahgoddard4457]

The amount of money this guy must have. Unreal

[@samuraipizzacat2171]

Yeah it's absurd. It's awesome to appreciate a beautiful design and house however it's hard to appreciate the reality of what one man can have and millions can't. Like one of those cars would be the price of 20 houses.

[@jcdesigns1109]

I was just thinking Bat cave

[@faner5302]

"Industrual language", concrete and steel, hard but brutally honest, that is a language speaking to me too, but must get luxury elements excluded.

[@PLxFTW]

Can you put the ad at the end after the feature? It was jarring and I watch the whole videos anyway

[@74_pelicans]

We made have no corners so it's easier to clean, yeah, I'm sure these owners are worried about cleaning

[@ericbystrom]

What’s up with the fake birds in the drone shots recently?

[@kevintiba7195]

That bathroom made my heart flutter

[@pankajsumman9396]

How they clean this house🤨🤨

[@johnhislop2993]

The traditional owners clean it for minimum wage.

[@codylim1]

5:06

[@darien33]

Una fantasía para un estudio de arquitectura tener un encargo así, pero en cuanto al propietario es Batman???😂

[@0M0S01A]

The architect please?

[@angelaballard3929]

Noted/written in the first bit where the architect is speaking

[@0M0S01A]

@@angelaballard3929 Thanks i've seen it already

[@PINEx2]

why does everyone on this channel speak so slow and calm, its kind of unsettling

[@andrewsemple692]

So relaxing though!

[@chapativsmcd]

You’re so used to Jojo Siwa I think 🤣

[@darthmelbius]

Just being pretentious.

[@PINEx2]

@@darthmelbius yeh thats the vibe im getting from most of the people interviewed on the channel

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

I feel poor now. Thanks.

[@clubsobri]

Really cool house. But very specific. Kind of manly... very much Bruce Wayne vibes.

[@moses4188]

Supervillain house 😅

[@SmallBlogV8]

Neat garage and all, but I can't wait for mid-grey rectilinear architecture/interior design to go out of fashion.

[@sergnemo2379]

+++

[@oneiros1401]

When money is no object any goof can do whatever crazy thing they desire.

[@handsomepete4343]

Shouldn’t that be how life works though?

[@oneiros1401]

@@handsomepete4343 did your mommy tell you you're handsome?

[@handsomepete4343]

Yes, as any good mother would

[@oneiros1401]

@@handsomepete4343 she lied to you

[@markverhoeven4114]

Jealousy is a bitch 😊

[@myla2102]

C’est plus chic que de squatter le garage de ses parents.

[@BP-nn7tq]

I usually mute all the videos and just make my own interpretation of the design😂 no need to listen to all the fussy language and loud music 😊

[@fightington]

A client from the steel industry: Some cashed up landlord's kid that inherited same zero taste. And also we recognise the traditional owners that BHP kicked off their dirt farm 10 years before his dad bought a bunch of their stock

[@samuraipizzacat2171]

Come on, that is not a zero taste build.

[@Artix13]

I suppose this what you get when you have virtually unlimited money and limited (narrow) space.

[@christiannicolaisen396]

Looks like a luxury prison. toughts?

[@GAPArchitectural]

A little too industrial for me! Needs to be softened!

[@NakaNakaDerkaDerka]

Love the house the enough of the woke rubbish

[@MrGoalie2012]

there's some BITTER people in these comments

[@mr2981]

"On the lands of the" blah blah blah. Not any more. Get over it.

[@gtv6chuck]

The naming the neighborhood and then what tribe previously owned the area is embarrassingly woke. “We are on Palatine hill in Rome, originally the land of the Etruscans.” “We are in Mayfair, London, originally belonging to the Celts.”

[@johnhislop2993]

I agree. Getting tired of the woke drivel.

[@amiraboudraa834]

Your words in the first minute told us that you're a cocky architecte. And I hate cocky people

[@Caeser613]

Alot of haters in the comments lol