Explore An Ultra Modern Dream House Built Entirely from Raw Materials (House Tour)

Located in the established suburb of Glen Iris, the modern dream house by Pandolfini Architects responds to the desire for a home built of hard-wearing materials and to tell the story of the client’s most recent travels. Reinterpreting the story of floating down rivers, going around bends and discovering new landscapes, the form of the modern dream house creates a journey through distinct architectural and material choices. Composed of three main pavilions, Glen Iris House holds the private wing at the front, a middle pavilion for the dining and living areas, and the last pavilion, which hosts a car workshop that is inherent to the storytelling of the home.
The desire for hard-wearing materials struck a chord with Pandolfini Architects, therefore, raw elements were employed for the exposed form of architecture along the exterior façade. Providing beauty to the home’s shape, bricks have been laid vertically and then rotated 45 degrees to create a strikingly complex surface that the light dances across. As the home faces west, the addition of copper screens has been employed to mediate the natural illuminance that comes inside, providing dappled light throughout the bedrooms. Similarly, in each pavilion, the glass links provide the opportunity to cleanse the palette so that one can transition seamlessly between zones. Additionally, the links offer a connection to the surrounding landscape of the modern dream house.
Used to contrast the brick pavilion, the living barn - the middle pavilion - uses exposed concrete ribs to form the shape of the interior design. Containing materials such as American Oak timber, travertine and soft hard-plaster walls, the living room barn has been broken up with structural elements so that each space can shine independently. Additionally, a curved breakfast nook formed out of travertine adds to the middle pavilion’s internal structure, while a sculptural fireplace sits between the living and dining rooms and delineates the spaces. Continuing with the theme of discovery, the architect has created surprising moments throughout the interior with timber batten walls and concealed doors that open up to other corridors or into new areas that are not expected.
Though arches are present throughout the modern dream house, the choices were not premeditated and instead have evolved naturally throughout the design process. Furthermore, the hard and dense materials used for the exterior of the home are complemented by the arches to insert a playfulness and respite over the home’s form. Providing a contrast to the internal materials, which are softer and more refined, only three materials were used for the home’s exterior. With bush-hammered concrete, terracotta brickwork and copper, Pandolfini Architects chose the materials due to their hard-bearing nature and ability to age with the property. Incredibly proud of how the materials have come together, Pandolfini Architects recognises the joint effort with the builders, interior designer and the clients who helped to create their own modern dream house.
00:00 - Introduction to the Ultra Modern Dream House
00:28 - Main Components of The Brief
01:00 - The Composition of the Home
01:42 - Contrasting of the Pavilions
02:17 - The Car Workshop
02:32 - Glass Links and Palette Cleansers
03:03 - The Theme of Discovering New Things and Surprising Moments
03:55 - The External Raw Materials vs. The Internal Materials
04:38 - Effortless and Simple Materials
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Photography by Rory Gardiner.
Architecture by Pandolfini Architects.
Interior Design by Lisa Buxton.
Build by DOME.
Landscape Design by Mud Office.
Engineering by Meyer Consulting.
Filmed and Edited by Cheer Squad Film Co.
Production by The Local Project.
The Local Project acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land in Australia. We recognise the importance of First Nations peoples in the identity of our country and continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples of these lands.
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[@jasonbarlian3721]

Can we now have a full episode dedicated to that garage?

[@nathaliagarcia22]

PLEASE

[@pipolebnene]

I also wanted to see more of it

[@yezihu3742]

That alfa gtv 2000😍

[@charina_custodio]

House is incredible but I couldn't ignore the superb editing

[@ramtinabadi]

The cinematography, editing, and sound design were flawless in this video, good job

[@ginacrusco234]

This is that rare video that merits watching twice. The materials chosen and their interaction with light are just a feast for the eyes. I don't care a fig for the car workshop, but I'll happily overlook that for the rest.

[@philcliffe6909]

Agreed. It's a Lot to take in with just one viewing.

[@Stellar-Cowboy]

Immaculate taste in architecture and motor vehicles 😮

[@MaxReisinger]

Beautiful home and cars. Love love loved the living room barn

[@amandalloyd8812]

This has some amazingly modern Louis Kahn vibes

[@Alby911]

So sublime! And the classic Porsche's is the chef's kiss 😘

[@donnaoz5502]

I'm sure to some neighbours the architecture may be a 'shock', yet the materials and colour schemes blend in beautifully. A grand achievement of adventure in a home.

[@jtdave8721]

Oh i Love this house so much. I love the different materials that they used, The kitchen and the fireplace are to die for.. Love love love it🔥🔥🔥

[@hj3130]

Just had to comment again, THIS IS HOUSE STOLE MY HEART. Its truly my favorite.

[@Holden27Official]

Absolutely flawless. I love the interplay of these materials with each other

[@nashjonas]

the music in this video is fantastic. nice job to whoever did that 🔥

[@enriqueapalacios]

What a pleasure to experience this space!! Thanks for sharing it with the world

[@TheLocalProject]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@erinpalmer7179]

So beautiful. Thank you for the buzz. Also for being back in Australia. I'm not Australian but so love the vibe and spirit I see from Australian designers and architects. I watch everything you offer us.

[@BCJDM]

The Garage/Shop space is my favorite part.

[@iahorvath]

Beautiful house! As one moves through the house in this video what comes to mind is warmth, but if I had to describe it, I would say: modern gothic - as suggested by the arches. Stunning!

[@TheLocalProject]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anon22womp322]

that alfa looks built, thing is so sick

[@the-petro]

Favorite feature so far

[@andremurad1]

Most beatiful House ever!

[@andrew4809]

Love the 50 shades of brown

[@carotherscontent]

5:03 “daddy chill” hahahaha

[@calvinpojar6389]

Looking for someone else who caught that 😂😂😂😂

[@alejandrajimenez4862]

Thank for allowing us to see this house, it was such a nice experience! I love it!

[@DanMolinaStudio]

Super Cool edit on this one! Cheers!

[@tylero8595]

That home is 10/10

[@tdb7992]

Australian architects are on another level. Whenever you see some insane house in Hollywood worth hundreds of millions, it's always ugly and looks more like an office building. These homes in Australia are so much more stylish and well designed.

[@lysan1445]

I love this house - these hardwearing materials combine so well with their exciting shapes and forms and create a modern, warm environment. Just look at these arches and the brickwork! Beautifully done.

[@dougm1711]

Lovely home ND!

[@oliviacassano3384]

Beautiful work Pandolfini! 👏

[@adilsonjoaomartins5949]

Incrível este imóvel. A arquitetura Australiana é simplesmente maravilhosa 👍🏽.... parabéns a todos que edificaram este imóvel . Show de viver...👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾💗🥰👍🏽🆗❣️🙌🏼

[@simonkempe1212]

I wish there were a few more night shots but overall the camera work/editing is outstanding

[@stevennault5447]

If I was blind in one eye and couldn't see out of the other I would find the place beautiful, but I can see, enough said...

[@nikhkilrai5268]

i love this house

[@ovejanegra7355]

Wow, I loved the bricks at 45º at the front; most probably it has been done before, but for me it's the first time I see that arrangement. I looks stunning. Of course, the rest of the house is beautiful too, I loved the contrast between wood and concrete. Also, those arcs give a lot of character to the house. Overall, fantastic job, congrats!!! :)

[@fluidjazz]

Loving the concept, and the materials especially the copper which is wonderful, personally, I would have a slightly darker pallet internally but that's just a personal choice, and maybe something with the roof structure externally to incorporate a more natural finish?

[@willcookmakeup]

This is absolutely stunning. Its perfect

[@juanguzman5341]

Diseño muy interesante, excelente edición de Video👏🏽👏🏽 !!

[@ro55ker]

The reason the car workshop is the still used when scrolling through KZbin…? Because it is hands down the best part of the architecture! Both aesthetically and functionally.

[@julieuk5855]

Beautiful!

[@peterland001]

Beautiful result

[@Rodoeht]

Ridiculously brilliant episode

[@liweilihui]

A great work. Love it.

[@nicolakestel-lifestyleceo4040]

All of these elements work so beautifully together. Drama, simplicity, playfulness and elegance all included in this stunning home. Absolutely loving the unique brick placement and the juxtaposition of the copper! A project to be exceptionally proud of. Congratulations.

[@mrvk39]

I love how sculptural the place looks both from the outside, with those upside down arches, and inside, with the curved fireplace and the kitchen island. These sexy curves are all over the house, the windows, arches, stairs, skylights. And I like that earthy, soft color palette. The only thing I don't like, and it's a personal thing for me, is the mixing of raw concrete and brick work - to me it clashes and looks a bit too busy, but i guess it's just me.

[@themrgumbatron]

What a poetic home.

[@danielhensel-leeson9423]

MARAVILLOSO!

[@rebeccas8431]

This definitly one of my favorite, wow its freaking gorgeous!

[@geo.oo34455]

omg i go here all the time !!

[@philcliffe6909]

So much going on but it really works and all comes together nicely.

[@jovanbelic]

I've been watching this channel for like 3 years now, but the edit on this video is something I haven't seen before. Insane.

[@mattyoung4559]

Think they have a few Videographers on rotation, seen this guy's editing on a few vids, Kew Residence comes to mind

[@jovanbelic]

@@mattyoung4559 Crazy stuff.. I love how they are sticking to their tradition and editing style & art direction, but from time to time there are some insane transitions.

[@brissprilla]

the cars and the garage was the only thing from this that i liked

[@propertyshowcasegroup]

What a stunning house!

[@tracymokgopo]

brilliant

[@y.b.1525]

Great! My favourite review by Local project!

[@hj3130]

WOW!!!!!!!!

[@rohan390]

Fantastic

[@littlethings7522]

2:55 Lovely moment:) 💡

[@livekenora]

What an incredible build! Would love to work with you guys on the West Coast of Canada.

[@samuelmonday1977]

100 years later this house still stands

[@TheLocalProject]

Standing the test of time! 🙌

[@GKL59]

Классно!

[@ryanelfman3520]

Music is great

[@thegymvick]

I would love to know what song is playing in the background. Love the house too!!

[@jameskelmenson1927]

I like

[@ivanklymenko]

❤❤❤

[@startreker8591]

Hearing the introduction music just made me feel sleepy already 😅

[@mvargast]

Does anyone know where they get their music from? It's amazing

[@Anna101095]

謝謝！

[@tanjagrafin6399]

😍

[@louisvictorduquet3040]

song playing at the four minute mark?!

[@thehoov6672]

Would be great to show tot construction costs of these builds. This is easily a few million.

[@lesliewilliams4800]

One question! Is it me who cant find it or do you all not give credit for the music? Your videos are amazing, but the music gives the videos a smooth feel!

[@lampard9512]

When you watched Petrolicious and you imagine how their houses looks like.. This is it..

[@user-yd2vn3nh1s]

Мне настолько все понравилось, что такого короткого ролика было мало! Снимите ещё ❤

[@josemanuelmonterodelis4585]

Una jaula muy cara?

[@mlc2158]

😍🤑

[@RoadRunnerTheRR]

Interesting who is the Mastermind behind? 🤯🤣

[@Sleepy_Joe_]

how much?

[@fullertheo4881]

daddy chiiilll

[@EgorSolovjev]

Бьютифул

[@Kfindive]

Anyone else hear the words of the song at the end ???

[@raufsat8261]

Anyone aware of designs for more affordable housing? This but much smaller and for not one household, but, rather, an entire street or neighborhood. I wouldn't want that much space even if I could comfortably afford it.

[@Thinksthat...]

That is A LOT of lines...

[@sentiasatransformasi]

the materials are beautiful and tasteful but the design is not for everyone

[@outofthefoxootf979]

The dwelling is aesthetically pleasing, however, it appears to lack originality. The utilisation of specialised architectural terminology to promote the design is evident.

[@massimilianofaccio2407]

in this video it's perceived the objective to achieve 1 million views or more

[@AniBanerjee1]

Another example in this site of White Australia, where they borrow shamelessly from Japanese architecture without a nod to Japan, or any Asian nation. This is very common in this Local Project site.

[@adrianblackwell29]

If you were to acknowledge every inspiration for every design or art project you did, you'd never get to the actual work, you'd be endlessly acknowledging predecessors and their inspiration. You didn't demand they acknowledge Scandinavian design either. If you're going to call out appropriation, do it thoroughly. Australia as it is today is an amalgamation of numerous cultures coming together in terms of foods, art, and architecture. We're not perfect, but we know we still have work to do.

[@mrvk39]

what a nonsensical take. If you watch the videos, a LOT explicitly mention both Japanese influences and extensive use of artisanal Japanese manufacturers.

[@badbush2414]

I did dislike

[@cesarmelendezsahagun2036]

concrete is not a natural material

[@CG-99]

Prefer the recent American videos, simply because the architects are so normal and grounded, whereas the Australian architects you feature are so up themselves speaking a silly language full of architecture clichés.

[@abosubail]

wow how ugly can you make a house . but the interior is ok

[@shejustcant]

how much did this cost

[@JORIS1234HOTMAIL]

Beautiful

[@ro55ker]

The reason the car workshop is the still used when scrolling through KZbin…? Because it is hands down the best part of the architecture! Both aesthetically and functionally.

[@GKL59]

😍