Virgil unbound: Italian Alps ruin becomes dream budget home

[@republiqua]

This channel is an absolute treasure trove! Your videos are made beautifully and are so pleasant and soothing to watch. The experience is almost hypnotic. Thank you for sharing them!

[@evannicholas6030]

This is the most provocative design video I can ever recall seeing. Putting form over function stirs up strong feelings in so many, including myself.

[@melchi777]

i think the stone work outside is perfect...congratulation to his dad who spent 5 years of his retirement building this .for the inside i keep to myself what i think as it is not my house.

[@ismailgodo5342]

It's horrible 😂

[@clovermark39]

See what you mean. But it’s all his own design! His daughter just has to be careful!

[@s0uthp4w68]

I like it ,except for all the hard surfaces. Everything doesn't have to be concrete or wood.

[@mjcortez2460]

lol

[@mjcortez2460]

what? it's nice.

[@julietphillips1991]

I love this home...the location, the stone exterior and the magnificent artwork that is those large, picturesque windows framing the breathtaking view!

[@DabneyFountain]

The bones of the structure, the walls floors, and stairs express the modernist esthetic: but the home lacks comfort...the toilets are a hardship, so are the dining room chairs. I could not bear a home without a soft, comfortable couch to curl up on, and comfortable, cushioned seating. This is modernism bordering on stoicism. The design is beautiful, the use of light is brilliant, the view is breathtaking.

[@danaberry2]

And I'm anemic so the thought of this house being cold all the time makes me shutter!!!!!!!

[@SnowofLight]

Not stoicism, masochism...

[@dyskelia]

‘The toilets are a hardship’ 😂😂😂 so true

[@kasetapomidora3325]

Agreed on all, lovelly design of the house and beautiful nature around. But toilet is horrible and that railing upstairs is just no, no...

[@fdddsigns7274]

These are easy from fixes if the house belonged to someone else..he made it his own.. it's absolutely fantastic

[@agoodgurl2k]

Fabulous!!!! And no building codes to hinder the design process. Bravo

[@FedericoStivan]

Design fantastico! Le alpi hanno bisogno di più case come questa :)

[@sutats]

Such a wonderful conversion. Loving the simplicity and the mixture of modern and traditional materials.

[@ratznefumel]

I really like the exterior look of the house. I would make some changes inside to make it less cold in the winter. All the concrete would make it extremely cold.

[@virginiamoss7045]

And noisy.

[@roxannerandle9155]

AMAZING AND MODERN SIMPLICITY OF AN OLD WORLD ROMANTICISM . THE VIEW AND PERSONAL TOUCH OF DECOR EXQUISITE. VERY BEAUTIFUL SCENERY ALL ABOUT THE PLACE.

[@EduardoBrasil10000]

Besides, he could put glass under the railing. It would make it actually functional and wouldn't sacrifice too much the looks.

[@Zajme]

I think the owner said that this house had a low-cost budget, that's probably why some of the features are not as practical, so he had to find a cheaper alternative.

[@evegabriella7479]

EduardoBrasil10000 he did put glass under one side of the guard railing

[@amalija11]

insinuating a balcony without a full railing isnt functional... lol.

[@kwhatten]

Or rope nets.

[@ixlnxs]

I actually thought there WAS glass under the railing. If, and that's a big if, I had put a railing without glass, the railing would have been a lot lower. I can imagine an architect being so reckless. But a father?

[@gisawslonim9716]

Glad to hear the shower head is one of a kind ... I was afraid I would be running into it in all the boutique hotels.

[@gollypo448]

Form and design seem to have massively outweighed comfort and utility. Not the ratio I would have set personally. The sort of place that looks great in magazines but is actually about as comfortable as living in a hospital corridor.

[@sharsasuke01]

It would be nice for a weekend getaways but I don't think I could live in it permanently.

[@gisawslonim9716]

A hospital corridor is more comfortable if only that there are doctors and nurses day and night in case of injuries but stuck in the countryside of "wherever" this death trap of a house does not feature such amenities.

[@Kaodusanya]

Living in a hospital corridor is a perfect analysis.

[@Subiemal]

I remember watching when it was first uploaded after nearly seven years still a stunner and that view. Honestly to die for.

[@SonnySkye]

That cement toilet and bathroom is horrible.

[@JP212nyc]

it is beautiful, no question. very simplistic and perhaps too simplistic in many ways, but simple and minimal. i also like that there is neither food nor drink in the house, just several bottles of booze. this guy has his priorities set! bravo!

[@hamptons2945]

"a porcelain toilet in a house like this, no no no! it wouldn't look right" before proceeding to show us the kitchen which uses a cheap plastic shower head for a tap.

[@hamptons2945]

​@William Webber LMAO that house is a Bugatti Veyron without an engine

[@zhbroder]

@William Webber i have to agree with the clown about the finishes. while the bugatti comparison demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding about both the bugatti brand and design sensibilities in general.. it sure did look like corners were cut here. for budget reasons? perhaps. but i do feel like this is design - to a point. "the stools are meant for a mountain home if you don't like them sit on the other side" simple cushions could easily solve this problem, and they could be stored so as to not ruin the brutal aesthetic. certainly the concrete toilet and bidet is an impractical solution, and the kitchen tap is where i agree with the clown. definitely could've at least found a better looking nozzle and hose. i love the house overall, but this architect does seem a bit stubborn with his design which will make things difficult. his fireplace in his barn renovation for example.. he easily could've mounted one of the glass panes on a hinge, but no he reaches into the fire like someone going for that far bit of food past the cafeteria sneeze guard. and that glass is HOT. just little things. i think therein lies the issue. these are all little things, while the overall effect is so well achieved. very italian.

[@hamptons2945]

@William Webber looooool I was paying complement to your use of the metaphor of Rembrant and using a comparison, unlucky for you you do not know of whether or not I "do nothing", I most definitely do, however if I, the architect or my family decides to present something on a public forum I would take the criticism, good or bad! and I have given MY opinion and it was both good and bad. My other comment says the outside and stairs in this house are beautiful. However some are lacking. What does seem to ring true, and also verified by your most recent comment is that you are merely just a keyboard warrior "clown". How about you come out of your house and have a proper debate and we will see if you use such language in public. Other than that you should probably mind your business as the initial comment has nothing to do with you, unless you are the man that built this house. and if you are take my opinion, live learn or take it with a pinch of salt. The sad thing for you is you have no humour. and thats your life. this is just one more comment for me and move on.

[@hamptons2945]

@@zhbroder thanks for agreeing with the clown zac

[@hgordonf]

Beautiful and Breathtaking ! Comfortable yet Simple ! Stunning and Fantastic ! Great Design !

[@bobk2966]

As an owner, hands-on renovator of multiple projects over my life time (thanks Dad for giving me the bug), I like most just have to shake my head over the many flaws built into this house. I love the location though. Too bad the stairs are deadly, for adults and kids. The toilets! enough said about them. And yes concrete is cheap, and great! Duh? The under the stairs drawers are too deep and need a set of runners to operate smoothly. It's like a total beginner built this place, Yikes!

[@HosCreates]

I totally agree

[@wendyannh]

The under-stairs drawers are what actually surprised me the most about this - after the open loft and stairs (although in fairness, one does see open stairs shockingly frequently in European designs). As an architect, he *should* have the training to have dealt with the storage drawers much more effectively. It's really not that difficult, nor would it have added noticeably to the overall cost of the place.

[@mariebernier3076]

Yes, a bit like a toddler was given a site and a budget! Stunning, in a way. Embarrassing.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

This is when someone is trying too hard. It could have been so beautiful. The stairs don’t bother me too badly. But a glass piece could have been used as a rail upstairs with the same effect. Also hated how close the bedrooms were together and soooooo small. And no privacy with that gap up top. The bathroom? Worst ever seen. I would rather get a bucket to pee in.

[@estelacima3475]

Quello che succede è che piace moltissimo. Il differente é fantastico, il design minimalista dentro, con il contrasto al di fuori I like, like, bravo 👏🏽

[@thecollector5243]

I thought it was nice until I saw the bathroom - looked a 1940 prison in Siberia...

[@biayo79]

do you plan on living in your bathroom or just take a shit and get out?

[@Constantinesis]

@@biayo79 Its not about the looks its about the cold grungy concrete feeling on your butt that stays with you even after you got out.

[@JP212nyc]

the toilets will certainly develop a nice "patina" ...

[@giovanna722]

@Rika Allodola Lol!

[@2ears1mouth786]

I think the plumbing could have been better, and maybe clad the cement in wood or something to cover that up a little. But that's just me. It's his home.

[@standardannonymousguy]

Gorgeous episode Kirsten! Super bella su casa e su material.

[@ErmannoCattaneo]

The fact that the fireplace leaves marks on the wooden floor isn't "cool because it shows it's used" it's just a design flaw and a huge hazard. this explains why for centuries fireplaces have had stone or metal pads inserted in the floors in front of them... the house wouldn't be too bad if the guy wasn't this pretentious.

[@margeauxreall2402]

the shallowness of that firebox is very poorly designed and look at the updraft... there goes all your heat.. it may look :cool: but its totally dangerous and will one day burn the house down

[@ixlnxs]

This is a region where long Siberian winters are punctuated by mudslides and forest fires. I think the next forest fire may start right in his living room.

[@terryjp3050]

Please, direct us to your accomplishments.

[@HeatherFaraMS]

agreed @alison webster - at the same time it would only take a little tweaking to fix all that is mentioned and stay with same design element. We don't know the flu setup. Metal pad in the floor would look awesome, glass on sides of stairs perhaps...simple.

[@iaJENKA]

this man is very immature and built his family an unsafe uncomfortable house, "handles" are uncomfortable to use, countertops have holes in them so hard to clean, same with other surfaces, no railing on the stairs, loft and next to a bedroom door, master and kids bedroom right next to each other with the top open so no privacy at all, uncomfortable chairs with the edges of chairs being sharp, i didn't see any couches or a fireplace that is functional either, the kitchen is an uncomfortable disappointment and the storage boxes do not have gliders so they don't slide in or out easily.... very poorly designed all around.

[@ALBERTO30114]

Bravo Alfredo! Anche questa ristrutturazione e` molto bella e fatta in economia. Complimenti! Saluti dal Giappone. Magari un giorno verro` anch'io in quelle zone.

[@bodoorgeest]

You tube asks me to keep my comment decent.. The view is beautiful.

[@Lovecats45]

This is why I "thumbs up" this video. All because of the view.

[@hannohannover6137]

nice materials, stylish and on the other hand humble, specially the kitchen is very innovative, the livingroom with the fireplace is so beautiful

[@Marilinaa]

It is beautiful and such a lovely setting. I really like the fireplace design. The surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen look like they would be hard to clean, though.

[@gisawslonim9716]

What would one need a fireplace for if one could not loll in front of it in comfort? Do you see a soft, inviting couch or armchairs? Nope...sit on the floor.

[@janjander152]

I love it, you have a beautiful appreciation of materials, light and space.

[@gabrielgomescunha]

It's as cozy as a freezer

[@mrtnprnj]

Staying there will require lots of wood to bring, chop, and burn. The efficiency of that fireplace will mean hefty electricity bills for keeping it warm in winter.

[@HosCreates]

@@mrtnprnj I thought so too

[@Leneufcinqcergy]

@@mrtnprnj Maybe he has a heated floor

[@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv]

You feel the cold?

[@danaberry2]

😂😂😂

[@a_new_life_41]

It's wonderful to see people's unique vision in custom home building. Some nice and very unique design choices throughout. One of a kind.

[@amymoxley1165]

Views and artsy architectural design are on point. Functionality...um...It is obvious no one actually lives in this house, or has ever taken a shower here.

[@tamcon72]

I was especially struck by the, uh, tough love approach to securing the balcony area. The child, who, judging by the tiny boots on the bedroom windowsill, was 6 or 7 when this was filmed, will suffer from a life-long fear of platforms. : (

[@clovermark39]

@@tamcon72 Yes she just has to be careful! 😲

[@mediolanumhibernicus3353]

This house is all about the views, which are simply spectacular.

[@musicallament]

Appart from the location which is stunning, and the building which wasn't his work, everything else is dysfunctional and dangerous in the case of the railing upstairs. He justifies certain decisions as design intentions but they are really just facade for lazyness and poor planning. It really gets on my nerves when I see irresponsibility in design, especially when it comes to safety. I mean it is enraging that he told his daughter to "be carefull" and just install a flimsy railing upstairs, unsupported and of such small cross section.

[@ixlnxs]

I'm not even sure about the location. Everything you see to the north is a natural park. Great view, but no shops, no entertainment and no freedom of movement: human beings are only welcome as polite guests. Everything to the south is heavily industrialized countryside. Not much overpriced coffee and avocado toast to be found there, either. Staple diet for a hipster like him. And then the house itself. Why was it a ruin? Perhaps because of the frequent forest fires and mudslides, which wiped several nearby villages off the map over the past few decades? Or was there another reason why his in-laws neglected the house? Once the novelty of long and dark Siberian winters begins to wear off, we'll find out.

[@desktop3d]

I completely agree. He said "common sense," but he didn't use it himself with his designs.

[@ixlnxs]

@Shiranova Says who? Not them.

[@princessjune]

The railing upstairs and the upper part of the stairs is totally unsafe. He’s not a good architect.

[@joanneolsen5635]

Took the words out of my mouth. His poor kid, and the other kids that visit

[@sagarkochar]

For me this one of the most beautiful house on the planet that I have come across and the view is beyond breath taking !!!...........Architecture is simply outstanding seeing this much beauty in so much simplicity !!!!

[@giulias.5104]

Open your horizon, he is not a good architect.

[@lisakilmer2667]

I have to say thanks to Kirsten Dirksen for filming all these clever and innovative homes. What a lot of effort you have gone to! This architect is skilled and articulate, and his juxtaposition of materials is inspired - but at the end of the video I still did not feel this home would be that comfortable to live in, even as a summer house. It's not just the obvious things like a concrete toilet (!) and no rails on the stairs. For me I think it is just too rectilinear, but he's almost built a perfect space!

[@j.dtruths5577]

Kirsten that was fabulous , thank you! Truly a wonderful man and such attention and patient application of his ideas and concepts. Jeff ( Toronto )

[@tedcarl5382]

The fireplace issue could be solved fairly inexpensively by framing it in with glass and adding an outside air inlet. Depending on chimney, it is currently wide open rock, make a sheet metal insert with a damper that will adapt to 6 or 8 inch chimney material, dependent on draft requirements. This is an absolutely fantastic place!

[@apatheticallyconcerned6574]

A very pretty ice box to freeze inside. Bet going to the bathroom first thing in the morning is a real eye opener.

[@junebug435]

this was one of my favorites . that toilet is so unique and oddly beautiful but it must be so uncomfortable ? esp for small butts or children lol ! I loved all the small details idk why but it rly stood out to me that he kept basically all the planks of cement/wood the same size . the details ! and the lights on the outside windows ,, this house is stunning

[@mayj257]

brilliant , fire place and bathroom. and bedrooms and heavenly windows

[@verisww8104]

Funny, out of all the recent comments made it is the roof that stands out for me. Raised? Is that metal roof? Awesome.

[@debbieboring3422]

The view is awesome. What a great summer get away. I like the fire place I could see how that could warm the place up. Love how kept the more traditional look on the outside. Mote so than the old stable made of cinder block. Lovely.

[@TomHofmann]

It's an interesting house from a design exploration perspective. The overall design of the house is great. It nicely follows a traditional look from the outside but still takes in the views. I do think though some of the details are a bit questionable. Those metal stairs are a death trap. The toilet as others have pointed out will have hygiene problems. The details in the kitchen feel like they are designed by someone that doesn't cook. The wooden draws under the stairs without tracks will get stuck as the wood expands over time. The shower will flood every time. Chopping wood inside the house is great if you get your wood from a design shop but chopping wood that comes for the real world is usually a messy affair. The only heating seems to be from the fire place... yet there is no fire protection on the floor. This means you can never leave it unattended or get a big enough fire going to heat the house.

[@genkestrel7254]

Yes, clearly doesn't cook. And the placement of the sinks (90 degrees) is horrible.

[@dpQUASTY]

How are you going to clean up the spilled tomato sauce from the concrete? crazy

[@mariaconsonni5937]

Creatività italiana senza limitazioni, ADMIRABLE e senza paragoni.

[@tunafishjoe]

I like the style of buildings you've been focusing your channel on recently. I appreciate quality architecture. Thank you.

[@allanb52]

Quality architect? The guy is an complete idiot, absolutely nothing works, this is style over function, trouble is the style doesn't work either. It is complete rubbish from a guy dressed like an arsehole....with a concrete box for a toilet. Italians are usually good at design/style, just not this one.........oh and the shower head like this is available everywhere.

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

5:17 its like a river lol

[@gajananraosiriganeni6901]

Beautiful home. I'm an Architect non-technical. I got so many new ideas by watching your home.

[@jp91484]

that toilet is disgusting. how long for poop to get stuck and crusted to the inside of that raw cement box. wow

[@gigigrey495]

With time poop will make it round!

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Not just poop- menstruation, vomit..etc.

[@rayva1]

Vivi Vivi 😂 😆 🤣

[@lindahind2205]

evolunter: Antlers are naturally shed and picked up off the ground. No animal died for those!

[@AntiM1001]

Bunch of Wimps, crying out loud, because the Toilet is cement... you are so soft. How could the humanity come so far with such sissies

[@nelskudler]

I like it. raw and honest. Fits perfect in surrounding

I loved everything about this house, even the things I think I would do differently. It's good to know the decision process behind the design, whether you agree with the final result or not.

[@Reciprocity_Soils]

Warmed with good company, friends, and family. Space enough for a family of four with their own places to meet or to read and think alone in different parts of the home. Thanks again, Kirsten and family.

[@faheemthedream2007]

this is what happens when you try too hard. the toilets seem very uncomfortable. also, not sure if the fireplace has a chimney to let out smoke? but I love the design of the house and the colors. I love woodsy looking houses

[@noviceprepper5397]

if the fireplace did not have a chimney to let out smoke the living room and entire house would've been filled with smoke. there was a chimney but from what little I think I know about traditionally built fireplaces, they are not very efficient, something like under 20% efficient (most of the heat goes up the chimney), so if I were fortunate enough to have a traditionally built fireplace I believe I'd buy a wood burning insert for it as those are, I've heard, much more efficient, putting much more heat into the home and requiring much less wood than traditionally made fireplaces

[@nevisscot7697]

Magnifico.posto bellissimo,rilassante,bel design.compatto

[@akkiko]

Weirds me out he placed the beds that way. Feels like a total loss on that breathtaking view.

[@atlas5459]

well you cant really place them any other way considering the doors are at the opposite side now can you?

[@akkiko]

@@atlas5459 We don't get a great angle but it looks like there's enough room on the opposite wall where he would have had enough wall space to do so. If not, 90-degree it against the other walls. More than that- afaik he designed that entire space so he could have accounted for it.

[@cappsginny699]

When in bed you're not looking at views...

[@lindahuelskamp1050]

beautiful view, thank you for sharing.

[@Nemesiish]

I'm italian and see this kind of project make me so proud. The realization is spectacular, enhances the old country houses of the past. Love, love the interiors: wood and concrete like it! The only flaw: the railing. Opt for the use of glass or lightweight panels? It seems to me a little dangerous. The location of the place I know well, thanks to my grandparents who lived nearby. On a sunny day, it seems you can touch the mountains. In winter it's cold, really cold and when it snows, it snows abundantly.

[@junobardo376]

What area ? I love Italy

[@pscottlivingnow]

You are amazing designer and architect. Your home is very calming, eclectic and unique.

[@tinklvsme]

There goes 7:41 I'll never get back! After his "I designed it " a hole in the door with leather pulls. Oh please, get over yourself!! It's what was used before door nobs were invented. Scoffs!!!

[@clovermark39]

Yes had to laugh at that. He designed it all!!

[@Patricia-wo5el]

One of my favorites so far. Love it. Thanks for sharing this Kirsten. ❤️

[@Jon-Gardner]

So self-congratulatory over something so average

[@gbekkema]

I know what you mean, but delete the beard and the coat and the whole thing would make a different impression I think :P

[@patriotretiree903]

@@gbekkema - Are you saying the beard and coat signify unsanitary cement toilets, showers, and kitchen counters? Do the beard and coat signify a safety issues with no hearth and no stair railing? The fireplace has form, but like much of his design, little function. Playing off using inappropriate materials and forgetting to incorporate a hearth and railings as a design flair is pretentious - with or without a beard and coat.

[@mariebernier3076]

You said it much more elegantly than I ever could.

[@anamikaaudra2868]

They spent time, brain work(though some faulty ideas) and effort in this project. That's why he was proud to show it. Its a sense of accomplishment.

[@LelouchVelvet]

Man I just love Italy, somehow I got this feeling like it's my second home. Can't wait to travel there and meet/talk/dine with people and explore this beautiful country. This video ignited that fire again, thank you for that.

[@mibeka1]

Beautiful home but he won't be able to enjoy it in his older years. I wonder why people don't think of this when they construct and build.

[@raouljeanlouis2406]

un endroit magnifique, une réalisation soignée, design et épurée,superbe,la classe italienne dans son plus bel exemple,merci pour ce partage

[@michelelavender1967]

Those seats look like hell to sit on for more than five minutes,especially if your bum doesnt have much fat padding.Not a welcoming home,rather sterile,cold looking,too modern in a cold way.

[@danaberry2]

😂😂

[@Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth]

@Michele Lavender You are hilarious! That comment you made “if your bum doesn’t have much fat padding” had me laughing! I’ve never heard it said that way!

[@dirkadriaan6019]

Very simple but very nice.It blend with the environment!

[@Tony83sthlm]

I like thinking different and trying unusual things, but there is really nothing I like about this house except for the view. It appears to be very uncomfortable and dysfunctional.

[@danaberry2]

I would live in my room or be outside all day. Only come in to eat lolol

[@palobar9974]

Lovely. Breath taking view.

[@cp1236]

The bathroom is totally off putting as is the lack of railing in the loft and on the stairs. The bathroom reminds me of all the houses I've been to in Italy where the family does not replace the broken toilet seat and are used to sitting on the cold porcelain. This is even worse...you get the luxury of sitting on a square, rough, cold cement on both the toilet and bidet, Yuck. The open space is the loft is downright dangerous, especially seeing as he has children. He could have easily installed tempered glasses or acrylic to the railing which would have provided safety without obscuring the precious views. Not only is it completely ridiculous, he's just asking for trouble.

[@rayva1]

Cinz he tells his daughter to be careful and use common sense. Lol.

[@77Tadams]

Well, it isn’t the United States, the kids do listen and are not idiots.

[@HosCreates]

@@77Tadams even then small children can be clumsy. You can tell a small child to be careful all you want even the smartest child, but children especially babies and toddlers like to climb and explore. that "house" is not safe for anyone regardless of maturity, imagine being drunk and falling of the top landing, that's a broken :head/neck or arm.

[@77Tadams]

Amanda H nope. No excuse.

[@bodoorgeest]

@@77Tadams, kids play, run an slip.. And in this case slipping could be deadly, why would you take such a risk. Just put glass in it.

[@xbinterieur512]

Un vrai plaisir de revoir cette réalisation,simple ,efficace ,belle .

[@Crus0e]

amazing to see some small houses from italy! great job

[@ixlnxs]

To a European, this is not a small house. I am fairly well to do but my city flat is 36m² (+/- 400 sq ft) and I have a retreat in a village that is 3m wide and 22m deep with a garden that's another 8m deep (10 ft by 73 ft and the garden 10 ft by 26.5 ft). Spread out on three floors, I call it "vertical loft". It's all I need since I travel so much.

[@MultiNailz]

Everything is beautiful and the scenery is out of this world!!! When can I come visit? LOL!!! 🤣👍💕🎄

[@VAX1970]

Health & Safety seems very lax in this country, that fire could easily set fire to the floor, it needs a stone hearth. Plus that railing is plain dangerous.

[@Turbonilla]

the problem is not the country but him, I assure you

[@HazelCeej]

OMG, the daughter's bedroom is marvelous!

[@mrkstorm1]

That toilet and that bidet don't look so comfortable ...

[@markm0000]

Porcelain isn't comfortable either but we're used to it.

[@daniellee7178]

Mark M well we do have toilet seats.

[@lightupthedarkness6762]

yes, he designs a house only to look at, not to live in.... very horrible house

[@carlesduran5590]

It is cleaner than concrete. That toilet is useless.

[@TheBoldImperator]

It's a squat toilet. Concrete is a bad idea because it's porous and bacteria CAN grow within it over time and sufficient moisture (and you will have to use special products to treat it because the bacteria live inside the concrete, not on the surface and scrubbing it will only kill the surface bacteria). We use porcelain because it's not porous and doesn't take in water like concrete does.

[@feliciabarrett8577]

Beautiful work. I would definitely look him up when I purchase a home Every thing is natural! I love it

[@coeurdechoeur]

Also, it makes me smile how much Kirsten speaks in Spanish, for him to reply in Italian.

[@estarnan]

OMG I would have to build an outhouse. for comfort and practicality. The exterior is beautiful. THE VIEW FROM THE BEDROOMS!!!!! Everything else doesn't quite sing home.

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

I love houses architects build for themselves. At least I love to look at them. Couldn't tell if those windows were bought or made. There's a house in Maine, I believe designed in the '50s or '60s where the architect also had all the fittings created to his design and he even made the doors and windows.

[@penmalubag4258]

i love this house. . simple and compact but perfect for the needs of a small family. .

[@Esubalol]

i'm going to lose my mind, this is incredible

[@junobardo376]

& incredibly uncomfotable too lol

[@tiogoala7654]

Super Kristen, one of my all time favourite videos.

[@fred-san]

Kirsten... gift. Sankyü & architect- combining the harshness of the external environment with the sweetness of life

[@adrianac3258]

Beautiful! !!

[@--Artur--]

I LOVE IT. Im gonna post my chalet when I finish it in couple years. Its my dream to spend christmas in alps with my family

[@vladdy9739]

Doing an emergency powerslide onto the toilet is a no go in this house.

[@junobardo376]

you could use a bucket, whats the difference?

[@ellamone9998]

You can go outside behind a bush or tree, more comfortable and safer. I would not feel welcome or safe in that house. The mice will have fun behind the little kitchen drapes under the stove lol.

[@wendyannh]

LOL!

[@danaberry2]

@@ellamone9998 🤮

[@danaberry2]

@@junobardo376 That shower is big enough 1 slim person at a time. 😂

[@vladislavandreev7257]

Well done architect! He is not afraid to break stereotypes, he is not afraid to seem not like everyone else.

[@olaflaten]

I have to say I agree with most of the criticism. A pretentious house, best fit to reap likes on instagram.

[@patriciacal1446]

Just to live in this area wow

[@HosCreates]

Agreed , unsafe for small children and cold. Will not keep heat in

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@HosCreates - It's unsafe for big children and adults as well. No safety railing at an eight foot drop is completely insane! There must not be any building codes in that area.

[@tamcon72]

Sad to me: So many good ideas completely overwhelmed by serious design flaws that were not discarded. Worse than a badly designed building is a _mostly_ well designed building with one or two flaws bad enough to make it dysfunctional.

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@tamcon72 - Way more than two flaws in this house.

[@eileenmarter4512]

What a fantastic view from the bedrooms!

[@joansmith3492]

where does the water come from? where does the grey water and black water go? where does the electricity come from? What are those concrete counters going to look like in 10 years with all those little holes in it? I'm glad I don't have to clean it. It is very very pretty.

[@DiscoFang]

They have municipal electricity, water and sewerage.

[@stephenhobbs1052]

Beautiful simple rustic building.

[@waypay1]

Those stairs are terrifying. All I can picture is someone trying to walk down in socks, slipping, and falling on to all the concrete below.

[@crimson4066]

That view looks spectacular!

[@r.blakehole932]

I think this guy is really, really talented. But, that toilet will cause his wife to divorce him if he does not rethink that. But overall a very successful design!

[@jekku4688]

My thought exactly. At first I was thinking "magnifico!" until I saw the toilet and bidet. I'm not against using concrete, but for pete's sake, ROUND. And polish the inside of the toilet to help things go down/flush more easily. Even if it were a composting toilet, it looks incredibly uncomfortable. Oh, and sliders in the drawers would be helpful. But really an incredible design, very solid and modern. I bet it's very quiet with all that concrete.

[@5-minute-witness356]

Kitchen counter is a serious problem, too. The "unfinished" cement the architect is so proud of, will capture food fragments and moisture, which will grow bacteria like mad. More problems with the fabric right in front of the oven, where when pulled back, meat broiling in a pan will spill all over it.

[@APEX-qv7rm]

@@5-minute-witness356 Shower will result in Shampoo and water all over the floor But he can just shower with a mop

[@APEX-qv7rm]

@none Artsy Fartsy Abstract Conceptualism Idiots get to pretend they are Artists

[@BaineWamash]

The guy is living by his own term. Wife has no say in this.

[@veramentegina]

lovely house. thanks for bringing it to us.. very interesting ideas.

[@bhhardgr01]

The house is very nice...But is made to be looked at, not lived....

[@HosCreates]

Agreed. To hard not enough soft spaces for reclining.

[@lindahind2205]

bhhardgr01: Obviously, Europe has no building rules about stairway safety! Values his design over his daughter's safety. Totally impractical.

[@wendyannh]

@@HosCreates Maybe they are perfectly comfortable with them; not everyone has the same comfort requirements. It would be a simple matter to add cushions if they decided they needed them, though.

[@mariebernier3076]

@@moderator-63 Also one of my thoughts. It's as if he thought of a few 'cool' yet unoriginal ideas but didn't refine or deepen them, then removed all parts that accommodated others, then built. It's vapid.

[@tommylee85]

@@lindahind2205 No, in Italy we have them, and they're reaaally strict, he just didn't respect them...

[@lavondacarter7228]

View from the bedrooms is fantastic !

[@tonyflores2512]

this guy is in love with cement

[@afringedweller]

I;ve been watching this kind of living video for many years, and this is one of my very favourites. Only two things; #1 I'd be a bit concerned about bacteria growth in the concrete toilets, and #2 I'd be reluctant to have guests who drink alcohol, as there are a lot of open (non-existent) railings. Actually, even a small accident could be bad - spill a drink, or just trip - whoah. To keep the look, but make it safe, special glass or plexiglass would work. It could be added one panel at a time, to deal with the expense. Otherwise, I would take that house in a heartbeat! LOVE!

[@l.blavatsky4779]

finally in Italy, welcome.

[@marisaherrero5844]

Se siente calor de hogar... Hermoso.. la energía se percibe

[@LadyLucyla]

I love this house, don't get me wrong but it feels.... frigid, cold... not something i would look at and say "ah, home". I think he went a little overboard with "innovative and unusual" like the concrete toilets and the balcony/stairs would scare the hell out of me. Overall it's a really nice house but if i ever had the luck of getting one like this i would definitely make so changes to it.