Inside The Ultimate Car Enthusiast's Concrete Super House (House Tour)

Located in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, Carwoola Residence by Reitsma is a super house surrounded by white beaches and deep water access. Delivering a brief to Reitsma, who were in partnership with Clipsal, the clients listed their essential needs for their super house, which included maximum privacy as well as a place to celebrate their interests of boating and automobiles. As such, the super house has been built and designed with the intention to allow the owners to store multiple cars, entertain and have access to the rear canal system.
The angled shroud of the facade adds a depth to the characteristics of the exterior design and architecture. Upon entry, the house tour leads under a concrete portal, which is used to compress the space before opening up into an expansive void that gives views up to the sky. From here, the oversized pivot front door blurs where the inside and outside of the super house meet.
Further inside, the house tour reveals another full-height void that tapers to a frameless window that looks out onto the pool and Mooloolaba wharf. The interior design brings the essence of water right to the front door and immediately ignites the desire to explore what lies beyond. The privacy walls running north and south of the home are used as a buffer to shield the neighbours’ views and give the owners utmost privacy. However, these walls end at the rear of the home where they then open up to the views of the Mooloolaba wharf. In the outdoor living area, the architect has created a cascading effect where the entertaining areas waterfall towards the wharf to create a beach-like element to the super house. This is also done to create more viewing opportunities from inside.
The kitchen design is inspired by a love of entertaining. The oversized island bench has been designed like a table that rests on two concrete legs, while, beneath it, the mirrored substructure creates a floating effect. Central to the ground level is the lift, which is the core of the home and gives direct access to bedrooms above and the basement.
Upstairs is designed with a dark and moody mystique, which is seen as the house tour proceeds down the hall where, to the left, a concealed entry point into the main suite, walk-in-robe and ensuite is placed. Additionally, the upper level also has three guestrooms with ensuites that echo the materials and exaggerated proportions of the main bedroom and bathroom.
In the basement, multiple parking spaces fan off in a circular configuration. Beyond the parking is the man cave, a study and a luxury car showroom. The car showroom connects to pool through a porthole, which creates a viewing opportunity out to the Mooloolaba Wharf. Additionally, the portholes welcome natural light into the basement. Reitsma worked with the clients to execute their specific lifestyle requirements and the electrical elements in the home. In answer, Reitsma worked in partnership with Clipsal to install a circle switching mechanism that controls lights, fans and more. Designed to be a home that celebrates its owners’ passions, Carwoola Residence allows inhabitants to embrace their natural surrounds in a myriad of ways.
00:00 - Introduction To The Super House
00:25 - The Waterfront Location
00:36 - Client's intention
00:53 - Walkthrough Of The Super House
01:47 - Electrical Design With Clipsal
02:16 - Designed For Comfort
02:53 - Exploring The Upper Level
03:41 - Features Of The Saturn Zen Range
04:18 - The Moon Circle
04:36 - A Car Enthusiast's Basement
05:01 - Materials And Highlights Of The Project
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Photography by Cieran Murphy.
Architecture and Interior Design by Reitsma.
Build by Gray Construction Group
Lighting by Clipsal.
Filmed and Edited by Pat Connolly.
Production by The Local Production.
Location: Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
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We hope you enjoyed the fascinating journey through the Carwoola Residence by Reitsma! Situated in the picturesque Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, this super house is truly a testament to architectural ingenuity and luxury living. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, be sure to order a copy of our book ‘10’: thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/

[@rit4140]

the owner not only have an superb car collection but also the house!! Its impressive 🔥🔥

[@marcelmarshall4240]

It looks like a fancy prison. Drab and cold.

[@bryansandiego2658]

Batman Bruce Wayne's vacation home. Love it! The masculinity, the black, the concrete, the dragon trees, the harbor views!

[@mrvk39]

I never heard a room being described as "selfish". I love architects! I kind of get, I think. Notice how the bedroom and the main living space is not just typical rectangular shapes but everything is angled? It looks dramatic. And i guess it's not the most efficient use of the space, which is why it's "selfish"? It works! I don't think of moody homes and beach homes as one and the same but this executes this vision perfectly. If you like the raw concrete look, this is your house!

[@BigdaddyG420]

Beautiful architecture. Feels like there’s got to be a better way to convey the architecture than a dude reading a teleprompter like so many architecture videos are today

[@reitsmaassociates]

It was a pleasure working with the Local Project team on this feature, and a special thanks to Gray Construction Group for constructing the home to perfection!

[@Ren-1979]

Good job :-) I particularly like the seamless visual transition of the pool to the bay and the indirect lighting of the garage over the pool. I assume the overwhelming presence of the black colour was desired by the client? It's a shame that such a beautiful house makes me feel so anxious because of the colour.

[@michelfortier9563]

I just love houses primarily made of concrete. There is such a raw sense of style. Beautiful home. Great cars, stupendous boat.

[@user-ij5wk3rc5o]

Dream concept and ultimate masculinity wrapped up perfectly with no need for future redesign. It will sit and serve endlessly. Finally a true dwelling and fine art piece all in one. The best of “bests”.

[@davidalanmedia]

Stunning in its simplicity and effortless elegance.

[@mrporsche4236]

For the first time ever australia has the best homes in the world

[@1bluensx]

In the last 8 years of watching KZbin I’ve never commented on a house. Wow! What an amazing house. This guy lives my dream

[@Skymenace]

That car collection though 🥺

[@pipolebnene]

Omg this is me as the owner if i was rich. I love boats the beach and cars and the house is so perfectly matching my taste i would not even change a single rug or towel or anything

[@ryanturner9114]

Masterpiece. The concrete work looks exceptional.

[@reitsmaassociates]

The Builder is the master of concrete - Gray Construction Group

[@imianco8079]

perfection!! so serene!! we notice & appreciate all the minimalist details which are hard to achieve seamless..

[@krautsurfer8181]

What a statement! Fantastic execution 🖤

[@sohailkhan3485]

The best of 2024 so far.

[@suoutamaki14]

As a car enthusiast, this is my kind of house.

[@marcusrosner2499]

Stunning work!

[@yannbunzll]

I love everything about this house 🤩

[@rodart1945]

What a Gorgeous House!!!!

[@donnaoz5502]

wow... just love it. congrats to all involved

[@chaloupe]

oh my goodness it’s beautiful

[@dominiquefrapie8137]

Bravo Merci pour ce moment de rêve. ❤

[@Juan-ce4ei]

Thanks for the share and the tour. Take care of yourself.

[@tharinduprasanna7]

stunning home

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

A very extreme home. Exquisite.

[@andrew4809]

Love it bursting with colour and period features

[@PiefacePete46]

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[@robertrusso877]

I thought they were going to say the moon hole is use to see the bat signal.😂

[@nihaosam]

this is an art piece! wow

[@shaked295]

one of the most beuatiful homes !

[@Neuterlab]

Perfect home!

[@mannyoso7988]

I’ve had a dream that I hope to create one day and it resembles yours if it was its brother, with warm brown mahogany beams defused the lights instead of the darker timer chosen, regardless I love it. This was as if I closed my eyes and thought deeply into what I truly wanted out of my art in Architecture ~ Manì Oso

[@JBOsurf]

perfection.

[@drlessismore]

Such a sick house 🫡

[@BhawinJagad]

These are pure goals :)

[@asthecrowflies1411]

This residence has some really neat design elements, but felt too cold for my taste. I am surprised they didn't include some wood trim, paneling or flooring with the concrete to soften the space and add some warm organic elements

[@mrvk39]

they were going for the "moody" element. It was consistent. You can see wood trim, but it's painted black.

[@simmersonwheels7724]

The living space feels more like a parking garage than the parking garage.

[@oliverlondon5246]

I’m jealous

[@vnkman4391]

amazing.

[@flamixin]

That indoor roundabout will be my new dream.🔥

[@themrgumbatron]

The owner has impeccable tastes! the Pagoda! 🔥

[@trizneena]

Unbelievable place. The long basin with integrated angled sinks are unreal. I would have gone with a dark walnut myself instead of so much black but the monochrome speaks for itself. Anyone know what watch Trevor is wearing??

[@zueslong4337]

What an excellent achievement

[@AB-ol5uz]

It's a beautiful home - however, several things puzzled me - 1) living right on the coast, I was shocked they had an underground area for the car collection given a hurricane/tropical storm/tsunami type of event would ruin the collection, same with the pool window; 2) the moon window catwalk isn't wide enough to place any furniture for people to actually sit out and enjoy the view (and a bit of visual privacy).

[@paranoidhumanoid]

It's beautiful and has a great stoic feel to it which I love, but it's built on a sand bar which is soft and fleeting. This place will be inundated with sea water in a decade or so.

[@fredsalfa]

This really is beautiful and absolutely perfect. The only thing I would modify is the black gloss ceilings. As it feels oppressively heavy for a ceiling. Maybe make them matt black or a lighter shade of grey perhaps but just fine tuning.

[@Mooooty]

A monstrosity of epic proportions.

[@Martin-on7dn]

100% for me 👌🏼

[@Raymondapples]

1:16 😂😂😂😂 is it me ...the other is like now u yapping

[@countslawfirm]

love it super amazing design just needs natural light the main floor areas felt depressed

[@ymyone]

This is an amazing house and a job well done, my only brief is that you talked too much, if a person cannot see or feel the design and layout of the home than that's their problem. Background music would suffice. Thanks.

[@Eltoca21]

Can someone link to a video as to how and why you get those holes in the concrete wall that you see throughout the house including behind the presenters.

[@DanielDaniel-do5qu]

You've taken all the design elements of an abandoned soviet state owned housing complex, charged millions of dollars and called it "art". While every part of this warehouse is cold, the true "art" is the Sales Reps ability to convince the buyer that this is Architecturally Beautiful. Even the two video hosts were unable to show any emotion during the walkthrough as the build of this dull, souless concrete tomb has sucked the life from them.

[@ilovemusty]

insane

[@tanjagrafin6399]

😍

[@sm1sm121]

👌🏼

[@DavidZafra]

InnnnnSane!!!

[@Alyssajoyfulheart]

You just know Sea level rising isn't a concern to the people who choose to build these stunning homes in these locations.

[@DavidKabs]

Is this house for sale?

[@andream.313]

Pass a block of concrete old and already seen also with chandelier the fan = super hot in summer nook😢😢😢

[@1-year-old628]

omg

[@garetmiller]

Beautiful space but my OCD wouldn't allow me to enjoy it on the daily.

[@edwardtoal]

I love these lighting advertisements that come with some architect waffle 😂

[@JureJerebic]

How about making some videos of great architecture made for regular, non-rich people?

[@jessleed1198]

i have never seen so many dead cow rugs in one house…….. what cow related trauma did this man experience?!

[@khanyisakoffman1602]

Here in Africa it’s culture. Totally normal and authentic

[@carlossousadias4313]

Iam sorry. What a confuse deal of lines. Too much architeture in the same project. Simplicity is the key of life and architecture.

[@DZ60]

I love the use of black interiors generally, but this is too bland, it just looks like an abandoned warehouse.

[@abmgarage5185]

So much black in this new houses , clearly the owners are not short of dopamine :)

[@LuxuryBeatsMusic]

1:27 you know you can always do multiple takes....this is a video.... it's not live....lol...c'mon people get it together

[@mjmtaiwan]

Who wants to live in a cement house?

[@GAPArchitectural]

Great design for Tony Starks liking but too much Concrete doesnt make it feel homely! Dissapointing

[@cassokon]

I don’t like when the narration is from a script.

[@frglme]

Men.

[@oneiros1401]

ugh... the pretentiousness and sterility...🤮

[@stephansbenz]

Wo ist das leben?? Grau und traurig…mir sowas von egal ob das modern ist oder cool. Ich scheisse auf diesen langweiligen trend

[@UntaintedIndigoChild]

It’s boring 🥱

[@zuhawk15]

Build your own then.

[@SharksPro123]

Little buddy really be watching other people houses extra early just to downplay it 💀 put your house on this channel then goofy boy

[@GREGZILA3000]

@@zuhawk15😂😂😂That comment is a whole mood

[@UntaintedIndigoChild]

@@zuhawk15 that is a great idea! Why haven’t I thought about that before??😮

[@UntaintedIndigoChild]

@@SharksPro123Why are you upset with me for having an opinion? I went to university in Australia and I’ve seen some great properties….this one didn’t impress me!! Beauty in the eyes of the beholder!

[@victorthaler9495]

too sterile

[@redviagra]

Smart for hurricanes