Triangle home filling small lot takes cues from boat tradition

[@susandecker1768]

I lived in Lisbon for more than 6 years (2010-2017) near here. People live their lives more outside of their homes than they do in like America. You don’t jump in your car to go everywhere, you walk. You walk to the market, to the squares, to the cafe’s. You ride the trams, buses, the metro. You don’t just go in your house and stay there most of the time. Most people don’t have central heat and air. Usually heat one room to relax in in cold weather, open windows and go outside when it’s hot. Lisbon is lovely place to live, more simple, more calm lifestyle. I had the most wonderful time of my life there 🤗😍. I love this house, love that neighborhood

[@MsElke11]

sounds so nice...so why did you have to leave?

[@susandecker1768]

I came back to California 3 years ago because my health was deteriorating ( I’m 72 ). I needed to be near my family so they could help me

[@susandecker1768]

Elke Summer My health was deteriorating ( I’m 72 ) Needed to be near my family so they could help me

[@MsElke11]

@@susandecker1768 sorry to hear. I feel like living a few years in Europe too but yes it is best to be with family in the later years.

[@quinosonic82]

A lot of fine tuning was put into this project. Outstanding usage of space.

[@icarusalchemist1398]

The mirrored window was a brilliant idea.

[@mikewhite2230]

what part was this? I watched whole vid again but couldn't find

[@blueberry01120]

@@mikewhite2230 7:29 for you and any future viewers :D

[@vonries]

@dwdogs11 that's the "point" they couldn't and the view they had was not that great. Therefore they turned lemons into lemon aid, by making a so-so view into a great view illusion. It's the perfect answer to the problem. You end up with a real nice looking view.

[@Kispoopsik]

Thank you for this video. I've lived a couple of streets up from here for 15 years (the beautifully blue tiled building you show in the beginning of the video). Just moved out of Lisbon to the countryside and your videos are an inspiration for the house I want to create for myself. Cheers!

[@toniweingartner5343]

I appreciate the dedication to find unique small homes that can inspire your diverse subscribers. I cringe that some find it acceptable to insult this family’s beautiful home. Let’s focus on the inspiring use of space. From the courtyard to the rooftop terrace, the mirror, metal stairs and sleek storage, this space is inspiring. Thoughtful design.

[@willowbeederouaux4750]

I cringe when I see people shame adult strangers on social media, so... 🙄

[@Danielproencac]

Being a Lisbon resident and a lover of houses with small footprints I have been interested in this house since it was first published in architecture websites. I had the same reservations expressed in many comments regarding the full concrete atmosphere and the safety and comfort of some of the features (for a family home). Fortunately, I was able to visit this house during Lisbon Open House 2019. What doesn't show well in video and photos is that parts of the house are in light colored epoxy flooring and others are lush beige carpeting (when was the last time you saw a modern house with carpeting?!). This helps the house feel much more airy (epoxy) and much more cosy (carpeting). In this context the concrete feels very appropriate. Also stairs, ledges and circulation are all expertly judged, it felt perfect for a family with kids. This is an amazing project and i would like to congratulate all that where involved.

[@jackstrubbe7608]

As a retired landscape architect (I once worked with Halperin and Associates) I have no aversion to the concrete. I do need it broken up somewhat, however, with art and plants. Pencil cactus near the several windows, for example, would be in keeping with the unbroken airiness of the open spaces and give relief with spots of green.

[@Chedring]

Homes you can hang out on the rooftops of are the best.

[@debbieboring3422]

They did a great job of useing all of there space to benefit their home. The rooftop terrace really finished it off. My other favorite spot is the view from the master bedroom window. It looks like someone painted a picture and the put up on the wall.

[@vonries]

They should have made it a door so they could go in and out to that tiny point.

[@janteo3645]

This is very well done for such a difficult space to work with. One of my favourites on this channel.

[@zachminter6570]

I love how the window in the living room perfectly aligns with the tree giving you a beautiful view of nature, very important to have in a city.

[@Matt-pc5cd]

One of the best channels on KZbin! Thanks

[@Matt-pc5cd]

@Paco Pepe Agreed

[@SkvalaGaming]

The roof is really cool. I could spend hours there, watching at the sea and the sunset 👊🌌

[@tiagovasconcelos9786]

river...its actually a river. you would be looking to Tagus river, or in Portuguese, rio Tejo.

[@Zamicol]

Kristen, your beautiful soul shines through your videos. As always, thanks for posting your work and expanding our minds!

[@ceciliacecilia6671]

wow, id prefer some areas of concrete walls painted white in contrast with the some concrete walls to be bare rustic and indstrial, a combination of both for a more lighter areas to prevent gloominess with bigger glass windows. but nevertheless the use of space is commendable and the terrace looks amazing as well as the view just stunning. thank u for d tour

[@paxundpeace9970]

I agree with you. Painting even one wall with for example white would im prove it. Otherwise you must use powerfull light spots.

[@clareomarfran]

Yes, the children's room was oppressive-no hint of personality and leaden walls everywhere you look.

[@Michael75579]

Definitely needs more windows onto the street to get a bit more light in and something to cover up some of the concrete; while there are parts of the house where the bare concrete works, the bedrooms in particular need something to soften it. Having said that, there are several things I like about the house. The fridge etc. embedded in the walls so they don't take up as much floor space is cool. The split between the office and entrance hall with a change in level rather than a wall is clever and I like the bench that turns into a desk. My favourite feature is probably the moving glass ceiling to access the roof terrace. I'm not sure I'd put plants over the entire area though; shade is good but sometimes it's nice to sit in the sun.

[@joanntukes5878]

Well, it is different and the gentleman is very proud. Thank you Kristen and the crew for showing us a different structure to live. YOU GUYS ROCK! ♥️

[@mucsalto8377]

nice home for a moderate or hot climate. Architects love concrete "brute" - even if it is darkening the rooms a lot. Very clever solutions for a lot of every day problems. Just the daughters room looks rigid like inspired from the neighboring convent. Thanks to the owner for receiving the team, an inspiring video.

[@alf.2929]

It might be a problem once the girls become teens and wanting more space.

[@vonries]

@@alf.2929 They won't complain because the window is low and they can sneak out.

[@speedy_blondy]

I wish my dad was still alive he would love to watch this ! RIP MAN

[@MsElke11]

Incredibly original!! Pythagoras would've been proud!!

[@gailalbers1430]

lisbon looks so beautiful. the house has a japanese feeling to it. i am astounded at the incorporation of angles with the doors; i agree though that it seems dark, but that might be soothing in very hot summers.

[@davidcarvalho8067]

Maybe the dark highlights the outside, and brings a lot of life from the outside in. A beautiful project

[@dudeeronomy3805]

A cool house for sure. Perhaps some rooms could be enhanced by painting the walls white and the use of hidden LED lighting strips.

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

I loved this home. So clever to build with cement. Will not be crumbling in a 100 years as traditional homes are. The girls and their families could live here forever. Absolutely beautiful in every way. I noticed some people compared it to prison. I did not find that at all with all the huge windows. Plenty of light in the rooms. The bathrooms are dark but how much time do you spend there out of a day? Not much. Thank you for the video. Enjoyed it very much.

[@MsHantubelau]

The architect is a genius

[@rogerdodger5415]

AMAZING! I don’t see how Kirsten and her husband keep finding all the unusual architecture. It’s wonderful. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vitorinovitor]

Kirtsten Dirksen! what a perfect taste... I love the idea about the dialog. Always in local language... Ora em portugues , Italiano , espanhol ...Adorei ! e o fato de deixarem o proprietario falar a vontade e fazer minimas intervencoes ... Me gusta demasiado ! :) :) :)

[@ljg6979]

Really nice to see creative living solutions all over the globe. What I wouldn’t give to come home to that rooftop space every evening.

[@barnstar2077]

An impressive house. I think I would cover up some of that exposed concrete personally, but he obviously prefers it bare.

[@paulstandeven8572]

Outside, if he painted it with some soft colour in the region of yellow / orange, it would be more harmonious with the neighbours. But he, and the architect, prefer if bare.....

[@kalebgonzales4009]

It’s actually a style of housing. Tadao Ando, a Japanese architect, did great with its style. And yes, you’re right. If he painted the house similar to the other houses around, it would have been “continuous”. Either ways, I love both. Love from the Philippines! :)

[@sumar207]

Wow, such a fabulous home with incredibly brilliant design decisions and the views are lovely! Every square inch is intelligently executed to function and look cohesive. What a nice addition to that pretty neighborhood. Lisbon looks like a wonderful city to call home! Thank you for seeking out the homes featured on your enthralling channel!

[@JyuzouNT]

I really like how simple it is. ...and that view!

[@ClaudyArfaras]

Quite nice and such a lovely city... Making the best of the situation turned out to make a clever home with a modern feel... Excellent...

[@DOGakaDefenderOfGems]

I am forever aghast at the places you find to explore. This one is fabulous! Unique. Very creative design ideas indeed. I think some find the concrete to be "prison like" but there are so many ways to creatively dress up a room that it doesn't have to be. Great video. Their upper patio was genius to say the least. Love it!

[@genli5603]

To be aghast is to be in horrified astonishment.

[@ChazEvansdale]

One of my favorite things about tiny/small houses is the creativity. They added to that by having a triangle to work with, it almost forces you to be more creative with the space and they did it beautifully. Every floor had something unique and exciting about it! 🤍

[@chrishoo2]

Please let me applaud the creative use of a rather difficult site- bravo! I could only hope that one day you will soften the interior with some pastel colored paints & maybe to encourage architects to look at what is so charming about the old parts of Lisboa & add to it with modernity & elegance, otherwise the very ambiance of the city will be lost.

[@cloudrun654]

Desperately want to add some wood for warmth, some carpets for softness, and some fabric for texture.

[@nic969]

That would add some soul.

[@jmk1962]

Agree

[@vincent7520]

I would put patches of colors … I love the design and concrete I don't like life in gray.Some panels of concrete could be painted in white with other patches of color…

[@tanishadarkar9210]

especially in the kids room

[@gyorgyangelkottbocz9766]

agree with you guys. neverthreless it's a brilliant use of space in a proper modernista design with lovely elegant details like the railing on the first floor or the mirror window but the result of this concrete minimalist modernism in the whole house is scary... totally wrong material uuse on top of it all, this mania with raw concrete has to stop! its not beautiful, it's certainly not comfortable (air drienesss/humidity issues, bad acoustics or questions concerning concrete as a sustainasble material - co2 footprint???) for example the bedroom of the kid feels like a prison cell rather than a child's bedroom. not surprising if she'll have personality problems when grown up... to summarise it, modern minimalism = sensory deprivation

[@richardharrison7961]

Thanks Kirsten for having the best, most interesting channel on KZbin. You and your husband, and children are a real match, and are fortunate to travel the globe bringing us fascinating looks into how other people live. I love the triangle house, and the plain concrete. The views are incredible.

[@MJ-ge6jz]

Very creative and impressive working with such a confined space. The bathrooms do give that confined ship wash room feel.

[@maferdash]

An amazing and smart home in one of the best treasures of Europe. Congratulations, this design is simply genius!

[@kaitlynohara6080]

It's very cool how they used all of the space for their family. I am not a big fan of the concrete though. It looks very confining and I imagine it would feel like a cloudy day inside lol so much gray. Glad he and his family enjoy the home.

[@pratap153]

only 5 min in and what a gem this house is! i can simply sit in that bathroom for hours..lol

[@kevinm.5939]

It's a very nice house, well made and thought out. I think my only critique would be the bedrooms. I would at least paint them cause they look like prison cells. Especially the kids room. It looked depressing af.

[@residente44]

I would expect at least some posters or drawings from the kids, but not even that.

[@jackstrubbe7608]

I would also have installed a recessed track along the tops of each wall for a metal-rod art suspension system. Some vibrant artwork would help break that cell-like feeling.

[@wirelesmike73]

Awesome home. I love the rubber bumper/handles on all of the doors. Brilliant. And that skylight roof access is soooooo cool. Verry well planed home.

[@magdielsantanamagsant]

😮😮😮😮😍Me encantó!! Gracias por compartir estas hermosas obras arquitectonicas, saludos desde CDMX ✋🙂

[@SoCalFreelance]

I like the entrance, the location, the views, and the outdoor space. Looks like the kind of place that would be featured in ArchDaily.

[@lydiarowe491]

What can be squeezed into a small allotment can push the boundaries of making a lot out of little.. I'm big on light which the the living area missed..bigger windows maybe...great views..⭐

[@rokeeffe91]

Geez... Portugal is lovely

[@cathylynnpietranton]

This is a real cool design. I like the different elements concrete, wood and glass. Also the simple and minimalist look.

[@Wildernessoutside]

Lovely little house

[@wayne7842]

What a beautiful little space in beautiful Lisbon

[@sharondarby44]

I totally love this home Kirsten. Very nice.

[@paulmadden1458]

Fascinating application to the site. A little to extreme for my tastes but nothing beats the view. The mirror to double the view on the living room floor was amazing and the forethought to integrate the oven and fridge into the walls. Love your videos guys, so though t provoking and beautifully shot. Hope you can shoot in Ireland at some point. Maybe you could not critique but ask viewers how they would have used the available space here? 👌🏻

[@lizx8417]

Que linda casa!! Parabéns pela construção que valoriza a simplicidade, os materiais e as funcionalidades!! Lisboa é uma cidade belíssima. 🌷🌷🌷

[@raphael77077]

Incredibly Smart conception ! South expusur for a sun weak-up, simplicity of the balcony glace, lot of space... all is smart ; nothing too mutch. Great pece of art.

[@bdjm8595]

Collecting ideas for a future build, thanks for featuring so many interesting places!!!

[@kaydesign]

Amazing! Would also be nice to know the buildcosts. Thanks for yet another amazing video!

[@cavamanara]

Adorei os móveis feitos com compensado, soluções inteligentes. Vou me inspirar na estante da sala para um pequeno projeto que me encomendaram. Quando eu for a Portugal , vou tentar visitar esta casa. Parabéns e obrigado.

[@gustavocardosomoreir]

A capacidade dos portugueses de utilizar concreto/betão em obras de arte sempre me deixa admirado.

[@arnaldomanoel1448]

Miss Dirksen , this video of the lisboa, portugal ,very nice

[@akbc3247]

Lisbon is such a beautiful city!

[@knjmoorhouse5093]

Very creative and interesting. Love the window with mirror, great views, plants in the entrance, and terrace. He should have installed more windows on the street side wall in the main room. It is too dark. But I love the efficient use of space, swivel doors, closets, etc. Kids' bedroom looks like a prison cell on the bedside. They should have softened the space with sheer curtains (like a princess bed) and sime colorful cushions.

[@lkhfun6575]

Very clever. The narrow streets remind me of Florence, Italy. :-)

[@ricferr2]

I don’t know where you live, but you’ll find lots of narrow streets in most european cities and towns. They weren’t built for cars...

[@RendallRen]

I like the exposed concrete. I wonder if it's cultural, but none of the houses in the neighborhood had large windows, which I would prefer. I imagine that Lisbon becomes quite hot, so perhaps it's preferred there to have shelter from the sun.

[@sunspot42]

Exactly. It's pretty far south, and dry in the summer. Nights can get chilly in the winter. So I can see why they wouldn't need or want a ton of windows. In places as sunny as Lisbon, after awhile you need a respite from the sun. They average 2,806 hours of sunshine per-year, compared to the northern half of Europe, where sunshine duration is around 1,500 hours per-year.

[@RendallRen]

@@sunspot42 That makes complete sense.

[@teresapacheco63]

And also for privacy

[@jmk1962]

All houses in the med have shutters to keep the heat out during the summer, they crave coolness as respite from the sun, but i find this house a hit xepressing with all that grey concrete and think if areas were painted white it would look so much lighter and brighter even without extra big windows. Also needs some colour and some fabrics for texture. That kids room was so depressing.

[@jr3684]

Wow! This is out the gate! Pretty amazing what can be done with spaces like this. Be nice to have more natural light flow through, but other than that I think it's absolutely amazing. Just Woooow!!!!😍

[@emilianomarquez1629]

Lovely project. I always fantasize about having a 20 square foot house in the middle of a city or next to a garden.

[@diinm]

One of the most beautiful homes I've ever seen!

[@justanotherguy4961]

You are doing excellent work. Lots of love from Pakistan.

[@Thoughmuchistaken]

That's quite lovely, and a great use of space. I would white wash the walls, but that's me.

[@gustavocardosomoreir]

Que casa criativa, é realmente incrível o uso que este Senhor fez do terreno que adquiriu.

[@issecret1]

It actually looks nice. I'm not generally a fan of concrete, but here it's nice

[@navyak1915]

13:47 they should install a glass fencing or something and put small couch. It would be a perfect nook to read in evenings or on a winter afternoon.. Really loved this house.. after a long time, I found something.. though Kirsten always posts interesting houses, I can see myself living here. There was another Lisbon house which I loved.. I think Portugal has beautiful houses..

[@taboobunny9186]

the rooftop is my favourite spot....Imagine all the BBQs and parties you're going to have there...with a lovely view to boot

[@marchiolle]

Very cool and unique home. They use the limited space very efficiently

[@aurelijusap]

this just shows: if there is a problem there is a solution.

[@silverlicious2086]

Very interesting visual perspectives at the same time maximizing the use of space.

[@Trooner1987]

Pretty nice solution. But I'm a little scared for their kids with that stairs leading to a drop right from the roof with only a trippable height of stair and a single guard rail dimensioned for an adult... :/

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

I like the concept and design and the views are amazing! He definitely placed those windows perfectly and I love the terrace. However, it lacks warmth and personality with that stark design paired with the concrete. It feels too much like being in some kind of institution like a prison. A prison with beautiful views and nice bathrooms. lol I would much rather play up the boat connection and deck it out with wood and a Mediterranean nautical theme. Also the daughter's bedroom is just too cold for a child. I do love this place, but to me it looks like an empty canvas waiting for life.

[@carkirsch77]

Thank you Kirsten!

[@ragemodels]

WONDERFUL USE OF SPACE!!! DID HE MENTION TO WHICH DIRECTION THE POINT OF THE TRIANGLE IS POINTING TOO? THANK YOU KRISTINE I HAVE LEARNED AND IMPLEMENTED A LOT OF DESIGN IDEAS SHOWN ON YOUR GREAT VIDS !!

[@Luxury_vagabond]

He is smart ! Nice 🏡 house.

[@haretmami5550]

They got breathtaking views all over

[@luvnitsawhney4003]

Just watching this makes me extremely claustrophobic. It feels like you can't breathe in there.

[@makingitthrough190]

That was really interesting, it was a thoughtful use of the space. However as much as I like the look of concrete I think a little bit of colour or even white paint here and there might be needed if I lived there.

[@j.r1357]

This is an awesome smart way to create space in such a small area. Only thing I'd have a couple rooms painted just to bring a Little more light.

[@paulasoares5669]

Que casa espetacular!!!!! De um pequeno terreno fez uma casa estupenda. Adorei!!!!!

[@briana14333]

Brilliant design but I'd need some plant life, artwork and wall paint to feel cozy and at home here. Maybe some clerestory windows. The cement feels very heavy and dark. That rooftop is a dream space though!

[@Trainee_vandal]

Altamente! Adoro o betão armado e o aproveitamento para certo "mobiliário" da casa.

[@whatsitallabout2901]

Fabulous home - ingenious and beautiful!

[@joserosa5342]

I really love tthis tiny houde. Well made design of space

[@marklstreet]

nice terrace!!! 😍

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Beautiful and so well thought out! Kudos to them!

[@TheNudpalm]

what a creative house. thanks for sharing. a little warm colored room for kid would a little better, though.

[@ciaobella8963]

That's an amazing house. The moving glass door on the roof terrace, when closed, has the appearance of a pleasure pool like in a Moroccan central courtyard of a house, type of thing.

[@stujonny]

Interesting structure however, it seems very dark, not enough natural lights coming in to the house, it should have more windows on the concrete wall.

[@sunspot42]

Lisbon is really far south, bright and warm - average highs are in the 80s in the summertime, even tho it's right on the sea, and there's very little rain from May thru September. I've lived in warm dry climates, and after awhile the constant sun can feel kind of oppressive. I can see why people in these bright climates sometimes go far darker, "cavelike" dwellings.

[@richiesd1]

Wow. Well designed!

[@andrewvoron4490]

Верю, что когда-нибудь Севастополь будет таким же.. Пусть лет через сто...

[@bambiharzott2121]

I want to know if rain water gets in from the garage door on the roof. I want to know where he went to get the refrigerator that size.

[@sugarbaby1974]

Agreed - my very first thought when he opened up the roof door - "how do they keep the rain out?!?!" Wish they'd asked him...

[@NicoSmets]

Lots of very nice details in this design.

[@Itsajourneything]

Im here since November 2019, I notice picking up more Portuguese words :) great project/video btw as always

[@trauusa]

I love the house and the owner!👍

[@حبيبالعاشق-ل2ط]

انتي أمرأة ذات ذوق رفيع شكرآ على هذا الفيديو البرتغال بلد جميل mil Gracias

[@stephopalopal]

Beautiful ♡ much Respect and love from New Orleans Louisiana 🍃StephopalOpal

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

Grew up in Ponchatoula/Nola, myself. Hey, neighbour!

[@antheap4253]

Hi neighbor. Just bought a bungalow on westbank.That I’m desperate for it not to look like the westbank. Wish me luck.

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

@@antheap4253 I wish you luck. ❤️

[@marcbiffi6430]

Really nice. I wonder if concrete can be obtained in a lighter brighter shade - I just read about David Adjaye's pink concrete store.

[@mucsalto8377]

it is a lot more expensive to order a "special mixture" and this house was built in the middle of the subprime crisis!

[@Crucifixionmachinemusic]

awesome idea, the concrete makes it jail like though... needs warmth, earthy stuff

[@luisafrotabarroso1929]

Estou feliz!Que soluções maravilhosas!Que materiais! Impressionante!