Building Science Edition: Touring an AMAZING $88M Dollar Mega Mansion in Bel Air with

Matt Risinger is in LA with fellow KZbinr, Enes Yilmazer, to tour a recently built mega mansion to see what sort of equipment it takes to run a place this large and how well designed it actually is when it comes to the efficiency and durability of the home.
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[@EnesYilmazer]

Matt, It was a pleasure to show you one of my favorite homes in Los Angeles! Next time we can hopefully do the same in Texas!

[@staceyj5835]

👀😲🤯 this...is......awesome!!

[@VeloDramatic]

More of this with Matt Enes. I’m always hoping that you’ll delve deeper into the building science you obviously understand and appreciate.

[@tomlibertiny]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs!

[@urbanjungle9600]

I think a key take away for me is that Enes not only vocalises the artistic and emotive side of architecture brilliantly but also has a really great understanding of the technical engineering of the projects as well. A true professional who knows his trade well.

[@DrivingWithJake]

Always love watching your videos as well. :)

[@dlg5485]

I'm a long time subscriber of both you guys and this is a crossover I never expected to see! Very interesting conversation. I'd love to see more crossover content, particularly discussing the differences between traditional and luxury construction. Nice one!

[@fdelacou]

We need more videos on how those mansions are being deviced. Getting into the specific of the wiring, the HVAC, the plumbing... The panel example for the walls was perfect examples of the level of details expected! What a nice "trick" and gave me a ton of idea for dealing with pesky after the fact wiring...

[@bethanyanderson1745]

Agreed!

[@sparksmcgee6641]

The coolest thing is looking at the meter when you do the everthing on test. It doesn't look like a meter is looks like a car wheel.

[@bethanyanderson1745]

@@sparksmcgee6641 - what is an everything test?

[@shanespeegle1507]

when you turn on/run everything in the house.lights, tv, dishwater, ac, ect. @@bethanyanderson1745

[@Mikey_556]

To each their own but it looks like a business. A look inside some historical mansions would be cool too.

[@twestgard2]

As he said, it looks like a small hotel. I don’t know what lifestyle would make use of that. To me it looks cold and corporate, maybe more like a dentist office or a shopping mall. Not a home.

[@SeekoGT]

It looks like a beautiful house to me. There's not much mystery/novelty to how historical mansions are built, but I'm sure they could bring some interest. Historical mansions can also look like businesses these days as well, so like you said, to each their own.

[@HTHAMMACK1]

It's not finished.

[@HTHAMMACK1]

@@twestgard2 People have different tastes, and of course you don't know what kind of lifestyle would make use of that because you're not a billionaire. Neither am I but it's just a home. It's no different than any other outside of scale and cost.

[@twestgard2]

@@HTHAMMACK1 I don’t know any billionaires but I do know several centimillionaires from working in their homes, and it turns out they don’t want to live in a dentist office either.

[@knomatik]

It has the feel of walking into an abandoned mall

[@DrMJJr]

OMG that’s so true!! It’s sooo sterile

[@danielchin8073]

Well, yes, but remember that it's not done, there's no furniture and no one lives there yet. So that's not quite fair, even if it is pretty sterile.

[@hotfudgemoney]

I've done doctor's office chic, but never had the opportunity to build abandoned mall chic

[@rpvitiello]

Way too high end to be a mall. More like a high end law office.

[@JMJR07]

Wealthy people like to live as if they’re the only people on the planet

[@Goostersd]

Two of my favorite building/home/real estate KZbinrs in 1 video?!? Thank you Matt for asking the real questions and showing us how these huge homes work!

[@XcessCapital]

Enes has an amazing channel! Not just because of the homes, but how he presents them. That being said, as a fan of your channel Matt, I always wondered about the details of these mega mansions. It looks like if you get the right guy like Michael, you're getting a legit built house. GREAT EPISODE!!!

[@VeloDramatic]

The big question I hoped you’d get to was the sequencing and staging of these installations within the home. Crane access etc. and how are these incredibly expensive surfaces protected along the way?

[@Jdpoz]

Around @1:30, it looks like your video editor may have exported out a clip before some sort of Adobe video effect (maybe warp stabilizer) was finished rendering... I assume you didn't mean "Analyzing in background (step 1 of 2)" to appear overlaid on to your video during that part... 😅

[@friendsmakingmusic1751]

It is so cool seeing the two of you together! I have a nerdy question, how big an electrical service does such a house need?

[@jsnx9067]

1500 amp

[@littlebitstrouds]

Check out a variable neutral density filter, they can fit in front of your lens and help with shooting in extreme sunlight. Love the colab!

[@alawrence5130]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs. Please work together more often!

[@VeloDramatic]

Couldn’t agree more. I want Matt crawling around these modern homes after Enes has done his thing.

[@WingingItDIY]

Teased us that you were going to go over all of the mechanicals of the home and then you skipped over all of them... 😩

[@tmdttpc]

You know we're fked when there is an actual market for homes in this price range. We live in a country where about 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and there are people buying homes like this lol. Covid showed us more than ever that money is flowing up.

[@gdelete8098]

It's easy to appreciate the thought, detail, and time invested into making a home like this but in reality it's just an overpriced home. At the end of the day does a 1" or 3" space between the glass really make it worth millions more? or the edge of the counter top for that matter? Spend more time and effort fixing the state and city from crime, corrupt politicians etc... because nobody is going to care about another LA mansion when your home is surrounded by scumbags.

[@vapeurdepisse]

And will sell for half that whenever the buyer gets rid of it in a few years

[@SeekoGT]

Ahhh, yes. A great collaboration. This makes so much sense.

[@nyalsewell]

Dude Enes is the MAN

[@staceyj5835]

ENES!!! Maaaaan i said to myself years ago this would be a dope colab!! For you younger folks it's the equivalent to when 2pac & Snoop dropped the America's most wanted video 😂😂

[@blotto3422]

I always wonder how much the labor and material costs are for places like this versus the cost of the location.

[@vapeurdepisse]

Location is 95% of it

[@dlg5485]

@@vapeurdepisse Don't be ridiculous. Of course these SoCal lots are very expensive, but it's nowhere near 95% of the budget.

[@AB-ol5uz]

The site itself was several million; then add architect, and engineering fees (very important given the size of the building and the location), and he said the foundation took 2 years alone....they have a significant amount of money invested in this home.

[@MikeWhitton]

Two of my favourite youtubers collabing together, never thought I'd see this!!

[@jasonlee9876]

Enes and Matt together.......... This is legendary

[@lizanimnjezi3038]

I am aware that good things come to those who wait,However, I cant wait to see this house when its done....watching all the way from South Africa

[@mrsoccergod5001]

Finally! Been waiting for someone to make a video behind the scenes of these amazing master pieces

[@jjboohoo9641]

That echo would drive me nuts.

[@olegk11]

You and other 99% of people who actually would be inside

[@vapeurdepisse]

Yeah it's garbage

[@wi.dave3812]

Amazing property, out of my range many times over, but what an incredible range of materials and innovations. And these guys know the products and the technical aspects of each and every thing. Great perspective on this amazing build. I’m sure not everyone’s cup of tea, but still an amazing finished product.

[@dav3eii725]

$80 million, and what’s behind the walls? Painter’s tape for the win!

[@selwrynn6702]

This was not a crossover I expected, but a welcome one none the less.

[@enkrypt3d]

These videos are awesome as we never see behind the scenes on how these mega projects are done. Next level! Glad to see Matt is stepping up his game ONNNNNN the BUILD SHOW! Great job!

[@bradmesserle999]

What was the blower door test results :).. that is more like a commercial building. Just stunning

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

Fun to see a different perspective and “behind the scenes” if you will. Great collaboration!!

[@Magmoormaster]

The youtube crossover I never knew I wanted. I actually just started wtching Enes this week.

[@crazedrunnerdave]

Can you do a video on building wildfire resistant homes, in light of the recent Lahaina wildfire.

[@davidepperson2376]

Ynes NEVER shows the mechanical rooms - it drives me crazy cuz you KNOW they’ve gotta be exquisite!

[@gjdbsrnful]

Michael did a great job. Many people are looking for tour by Enes.

[@TheSteelArmadillo]

Appreciate the look inside. The house interior has the same look as corporate office space we build in Florida. No offense to anyone involved, just funny how different regional tastes are. I also noticed a lack of discussion about efficiency, air sealing, etc., which is odd, considering that’s kinda your thing. Are high-end builders in So Cal relying on the mild weather to make up for lackluster practices? I hope not. If anything, the mild weather should make it easy.

[@MongooseReflexes]

Imagine spending almost $90 million dollars, and getting less than two acres of land... Smh

[@StephenWolver]

That panelling was definately cool. As a former electrician, as soon as you entered that front entrance, all i saw was beautiful black walls with ugly white bank of switches. hopefully they are only temporary.

[@jsnx9067]

those are touchscreens, not white switches

[@StephenWolver]

@@jsnx9067 I stand corrected. It is still UAF and could've been placed around a corner still accessible or put a black bezel on the screen.

[@ASIRIDesigns]

Two worlds colliding

[@ArtisanCustomHomes]

Incredible engineering and building, I could just imagine the build cost 😮

[@xternalpunk]

Lol that house screams MOLD!!!

[@DrivingWithJake]

Great to see the backends. Watch a lot of Enes's videos and enjoy seeing both sides.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Nice vid. Lil bit of adobe premiere analysis stipping showing. Thoguht i was editing for a second

[@taylors5869]

This is awesome, more collabs with Enes!

[@j.p.h.8126]

The master closet is nearly as big as my apartment. 🤣

[@AdityaMehendale]

21:42 that book-matched marble.. Nice!

[@ColeSpolaric]

The colab I didn't know I needed

[@staceyj5835]

Lmao I did!! Was one of those random "it would be dope if..." kind of thoughts

[@tysleight]

Watching this after just watching the news on hurricane Hillary. With no slopes. That might be fun. I really want to know how it actually functioned. Please do a follow-up. So Cal gets away with a lot just because it is so mild and dry.

[@michaelsimpson5964]

A very cool video...Thanks Matt!

[@bethanyanderson1745]

LOVE this idea of going behind the scenes! Esp the "what went wrong" stuff.

[@ViralFilmVideo]

I don't think you're going to hear the "what went wrong". Closest might be "this was a challenge because...."

[@ChristySandhoff]

Hey @EnesYilmazer so glad you collaborated this. I know I wasn't the only one asking for this kind of informative video.

[@spyrule]

This isnt even a mansion anymore, this is a hotel with a single tennant... kind of absurd.

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

Lived out in SoCal for 16 years. Yes the weather I do miss, but the cost of living there rapidly outpaced what you could make for a living. Yes there is the ultra rare people who can keep up, but nice weather is no replacement for being able to afford to eat.

[@ironactual4287]

Best collab ever!

[@roballan1024]

It's quite the sight that's for sure, and in many ways it is beautiful, but I can't help but think that there is something obscene about the wealth distribution in a country where someone can buy a private house that costs this much money. I just cannot believe that it is morally right that one person or family has this amount of wealth when so many other hard working, educated, experienced, and intelligent people take home less and less every year.

[@zakiducky]

It’s an amazing home, but some of the spaces lack warmth imo. It’s well executed but the style is not for everyone. And that’s okay. There’s a reason we have so many architectural and design styles lol

[@chikken_soup]

Holy chit a collab with Enes

[@nixaeagle141]

That’s a spec home ? Pretty bold in that price range .

[@calebparker8236]

I never thought I’d see this collab

[@vapeurdepisse]

Homie needs a bigger shirt 🤣

[@JasonCarr1979]

Great video. I wish you were able to talk to the installer more and ask about those wall installations.

[@achie_dre]

Pls when will this home be fully finished I am interested

[@tombscott3]

Best. Crossover. Ever.

[@Brian-bh2ix]

Who needs anything like this? Whoever buys homes like this are compensating for something.

[@caustinolino3687]

6:34 Looks like a high end building with lots of dentist, psychologist and a few CPA offices there.

[@jamielancaster01]

11005 Bellagio Place

[@bobvilla2508]

That closet costs more than 3 orf my house lol

[@z06doc86]

That place looks like a commercial property such as a hotel resort. Has absolutely no soul.

[@kschleic9053]

KZbin recommended this video to me following a tiny house video smaller (and certainly cheaper!) than the master closet in this house 😂

[@jamielancaster01]

Another $45 million house!

[@wthomas5697]

Somehow I can't imagine wanting to live in that thing. Well built though. Certainly better quality than they do in TX. I've built in both places.

[@tominglis9690]

No disrespect to all the amazing engineering and craftsmanship… but there is something about this house that is just obscene.

[@colinstu]

Audio is really quiet

[@donlourie769]

a boom mic would be nice

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The home looks more like a doctor or lawyer office. Not warm or inviting at all.Dripping with extremely expensive finishes and materials. Not a home that I would want to live in. If the buyer is not paying their cleaning lady at least a million a year they do not deserve the home.

[@vapeurdepisse]

Doubt the buyer is gonna live in it either

[@georgewelker853]

I’m a little bit amazed that they glossed over the Extra Kitchen😂😂

[@ViralFilmVideo]

I like that the chef's kitchen can close off from the other living rooms. And that the staff can enter and leave through a separate door. I'd like more security zones the keep my staff separate.

[@bothellkenmore]

That front entry looks like you could fit 30-40 people in there for a group photo. Hello post Oscars party.

[@jayshindledecker7457]

Huge collaboration! Holy shit

[@rdoubled1384]

OMG, I can't believe the pool has an actual pool vacuum rather than built-in cleaning. Those things look so ugly and ruin the look of that awesome pool.

[@dlg5485]

It's probably just used during construction phase.

[@rdoubled1384]

@@dlg5485No. Clearly you're not familiar with pool cleaning systems.

[@dlg5485]

@@rdoubled1384 Here we go...yet another keyboard expert. It is entirely possible that they use this system to remove settling debris form the construction process, which is obviously still ongoing. It might not be the final system. I really don't care enough around this to argue over it so don't bother responding.

[@rdoubled1384]

@@dlg5485Clearly you resent being called out for a comment you shouldn't have made. How many pools have you built? I've built a few. There's no advantage to pool vacuum vs in-floor system other than the vacuums will clean the walls better. There is no reason to use pool vacuum on a temporary basis unless the in-floor system is broken which is unlikely.

[@ryanelfman3520]

This was fantastic! You could have spent another 3 hours in here

[@LNN_DESIGN]

Beautiful design and construction. Would love to hear about the insulation system in this house. Wonder if the thin window frames can have the double or tripple glazing system.

[@limesandstripes]

Analyzing in background 1:35 😂

[@nate42384]

What is the maker of the Italian kitchen cabinetry?

[@ezdeezytube]

I feel like these McClean-ish designs are already dated. They just feel like big office buildings. High end but still cold. And was really hoping you would show insulation/plumbing/electrial insights like the intro suggested

[@jackreacher6758]

6:29 88 million and I get track lighting ?

[@sparksmcgee6641]

OK i wasnt going to be critical but when he asked about the stone and "Everything is Italian" is incompetence. Then he said "came from Italy". You have to eat it and say you dont know where the stone comes from. Colorado Marble is shipped to Italy then someone will say its Italian. Except in Europe everyone know its American marble. Whoch is why a italian company ended up buying and increasing production by 10x.

[@benjaminformaniii612]

I also follow Enes on his channel and have seen some amazing homes. Bravo for having him and the contractor on to show this amazing home. I would have loved more info on the performance of the house but I understand at that price point they are more interested in their quality of living more than cost. It would be nice to see what they could or have done to mitigate cost for utilities at that price point. I only seen the high end, efficient German HVAC system and one of the hot water heaters. What are the cost saving to using those systems as opposed to others or are they just more reliable?

[@JeremySpidle]

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting to see such hoarding of wealth and grotesquely immense use of materials when so many in this country are homeless and starving. Whoever owns this "home" is a theif and a criminal.

[@Shinn27]

you and Enes had good audio but the developer's voice was kind of soft

[@fortmyersfruitforest5214]

Great video

[@laloajuria4678]

this is what we mean when we say tax the rich...

[@segalacerita6725]

When can Enes Yilmazer show me this house?

[@realalbertan]

Seeing this much $$$ being spend on a pool that you can't swim properly in makes me cry inside

[@HTHAMMACK1]

Enes and Michael are both great, but this house won't sell for nearly 88 million. Don't be surprise when it actually sells for less than 60.

[@jeremygriffin7090]

Awesome concept and collaboration!

[@shawnsasser4001]

Wow, I watch enes all the time great collaboration. This house is beyond off the hook. I love this house, now I have to make 88 million so I can but it. Does Michael have a contact or KZbin account?

[@saddestchord7622]

I'm not a communist or anything but this is capitalism run amok. 400 square foot closet? Still, the craftsmanship is amazing so I enjoyed the video.

[@simonsrattanroom]

Only $578,000 monthly payment on the mortgage.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 This will be cash or a personal line against assets from a bank.

[@WswRefrigeration]

I came for the mechanicals of course

[@808zhu]

What's good about it?

[@DanielLivi-uy4xs]

Unbelievable home. What was the brand of the windows?