In Residence Ep 16: “Ray Kappe” by Matthew Donaldson

Exploring American architect and educator Ray Kappe’s 4,000-square foot treetop abode in California for the latest In Residence.
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[@gemmadidit4118]

I find these sequences frustratingly short...

[@eyedrmolina]

GEMMA Didit I was getting excited then it ends.SMH

[@harperwelch5147]

Absolutely stunning design work. Extraordinary in its integration into the landscape. Beautiful contrasting materials, interlocking volumes, elegant lighting effects, light and shadows, just spectacular work. New to me and very pleased to find it here today. Thanks for posting.

[@MrFrankieHK]

I am speechless... the perfection.

[@gardenlover9663]

I watch this periodically. I love his home so much. The homes architects create for themselves are often their best works because they are labors of love for their families.

[@9catlover]

if i could have any house. I'd love Ray Kappe's house, just the spaces and that it sits in a forest of trees...with lots of light. The perfect multi-functional space, each with it's own section

[@Someguythatlikespizza]

I remember watching this when I had creative blocks back in college a couple years ago. I miss all the dark early mornings I spent sitting in a cafe taking out my plates and listening to this video, so awesome.

[@NM-dx6zw]

A piece of architecture like this is impossible to comprehend by this kind of video. Music selection for this video was good. Goes nice with the dramatic design

[@Mmxxaamm]

Please, PLEASE upload this series on 1080p (or 4K), and for god's sake make them longer!

[@matiaslopezllovet8427]

I hear him in a lecture in SCI-Arc and he is the most incredible inspiring person.

[@omiddorrani9283]

matias lopez llovet rip

[@axelwalter4046]

What a grace, what a beauty of character, both house and owner.

[@paulhissink808]

We are currently building our own house, heavily inspired by Ray Kappe. I had hoped to show him the end result. Unfortunately it’s too late for that. RIP Mr Kappe.

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

Do you have any pictures online of the completed house?

[@nahummarin1829]

ooh i’m interested in seeing that!

[@elisekhoury7718]

Stunning design and great use of light! As well the video captures perfectly the essence of the house.

[@Yudicopter]

RIP, your work will be remembered

[@omiddorrani9283]

Marcos Yudi Kimura truly left a legacy

[@alvaroa.fuentes9064]

i the music fits the house since its dark and surrounded with trees

[@nowness]

Get back to nature with a visit to American architect Ray Kappe’s LA hideaway, complete with private natural spring bit.ly/1uE5DVe

It's so perfect, amazing way to mix a house as a true home, right in the forest. Beautiful. Just one thing, how much is for gardening expenses monthly?

[@antoniofernandolopezgarrid2418]

Simplemente maravillosa. Un sitio idílico

[@carycary3822]

Great peek into the Kappe lifestyle, thank you. The roller cover over the pool to keep out the leaves sounds good. Wonder if the leaves would bind the mechanism though? 🤓

[@fdonelli]

A masterpiece, my favorite house.

[@AMarie2326]

I love the panelling and louvres 💕💕

[@BostonMark]

A good example of Great Architecture!

[@nancyhobson9710]

RIP Mr Kappe. This home says class.

[@Effyyy05]

His place is so beautiful like im in a psychological horror art house type of film can't explain but that's what the vibe his house is giving to me

[@paigemarie5586]

This is my dream home

[@lepalove6787]

So cozy!!! Just amazing

[@gindphace]

Incredible talent / inspiration

[@suginami123]

Delightful house and ambience. No music might have been better.

[@briana14333]

You all find the most gorgeous homes. keep it up!

[@leeanucha]

One day i'm gonna have a house like that. Design every inch of it.

[@josephinebrevig8748]

Absolutely dreamy...magical. So artful. Video is way too short.

[@galleryteneuesartnouveau9353]

I got his books the filming is too short though & his impeccable interior aesthetics wasn't featured that much especially the details fascinating contemporary architect 💖👍👌

[@theEdbChannel]

What happened? From a beautiful place and materials and environments... I find myself watching a feeling of horror movie? The soundtrack, the voice, the still plan on the owner's face, the walk of tiredness of the old people... bbbrrrrr

[@1991Q]

Such a sick interior layout

[@rmiddlehouse]

1991Q sick is not a word I’ve seen in any of these videos’ comments, but its the exact word that came to mind for this one.

[@LayLowize]

just wow

[@valeriegirvin7939]

Loved this unfortunately couldn’t hear what he was saying because of the loud music🤦🏼‍♀️☹️

[@homeyoga8472]

This house looks amazing but video was so frustrating. It’s super short and barely showed anything.

[@maddscientist3170]

fabulous!! reminds me of FL Wright

[@Newlinjim]

Madd Scientist Fallingwater though exceptional doesn’t seem as all consuming as this design.

[@fabricefolcher1107]

Élément troublant le poêle à bois et la beauté du lieu merci

[@tafcue-arq]

Muy interesante sitio de videos de alto contenido y calidad

[@LexElls]

Perfect

[@Bbeumy]

I have dreamed of this.

[@fuzzypolicy]

Amazing design. Only problem is the lack of good natural light. I guess the location.......

[@samix5131]

does anyone know where to find a wall section for this house

[@bobird6099]

Beautiful ❤️

[@deesee6009]

RIP Ray Kappe!

[@Lamanguita]

je suis fan de Ray KAPPE !!!!

[@mirashu2822]

does anyone know what music piece is playing during the video?

[@arjunanil9994]

class

[@shalomgallanosa7442]

What's the name of the background music?

[@roslynsamuria7309]

beautiful

[@veins91]

RIP Ray.

[@cy5806]

just savage.

[@onlyjaphs]

DREAMHOUSE!!!

[@MikuHatsune-yv8yi]

Wow dream house

[@BettieSurfer]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@carlyh6913]

So... Is the spaceship on the roof his bedroom?

[@analionel884]

wow

[@metahduh4003]

You don't wanna be wobbly drunk on those stairs.

[@charlielovett]

My dream house...

[@khk5723]

Wonderful house. These short documentaries about architecture are really nice but all their background music is just too loud and overly dramatic.

[@aniatrica1838]

this series has somehow managed to create the most boring short films on the most interesting people ever, I don't know why.

[@DonDoLore]

that guy almost died on the stairs 0:12

[@therighttoremain]

Music is too loud.

[@3rdwarddove]

rip mr kappe

[@petekdemircioglu]

Okay

[@m16pig93]

Song please??

[@tsvetinakuneva8774]

themadpride.bandcamp.com/track/monsters

[@Rezkarov]

the music and his speaking while showing the views... sound like plot twist moment from SAW movies

[@adrianaros1023]

Does anybody knows the name of the musician for this piece!? I almost sure his Argentinian, but I can’t remember his name🤯

[@wordstodesignby]

I didn't like how this film was composed. I feel like when you use another medium it should add something that is specific to that medium - in this case, the ability to capture 3-dimensional movement within a space. This was basically just a series of still photographs. Maybe that works for some people, but I really feel it was a missed opportunity :/

[@carladamcarter]

It came to the end, and I said aloud, "they hardly showed any of the house in any real context." My soul screamed so loud that it came from my mouth.

[@hamids4550]

You need to put more up lifting music's for these amazing architectures. With your music they look very depressing and that's a shame cause the architecture is beautiful

[@DarrickDraper]

Hamid S completely agree.

[@mgdkns6678]

I disagree.

[@anjite]

I agree.

[@lalat5649]

these videos are too short

[@prashanthb6521]

Yes interiors are classy.

[@aurala4498]

Rolo look interior a maze puzzle labyrinth vise op al sk design

[@MrXyz1549]

Who composed the music ?

[@anbernika]

same question :)

[@gindphace]

@@anbernika Same question ;)

[@anbernika]

@@gindphace I found! Its Monsters by The Mad Pride kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eZYWqjhbFnfJo

[@gindphace]

@@anbernika wow 😯 thanks a million

[@anbernika]

@@gindphace My Pleasure

[@Ilyaboston]

😻

[@martinsaner121]

fantastic mmmm

[@granturismoKL]

The Haunted House of the Ghost of whathisname

[@browniepants91]

This music is not fitting at all. With such a beautiful, peaceful building, this music becomes so distracting from both the lightness of the building and the voice of the architect. The next scene should be Oedipus' revelation of his sins with this kinda music going on. sheeeiiittt

[@browniepants91]

@sweet potato Tracey Glad to know I'm not the only one!

[@germancreatives88]

The music is for funeral That's why he died early. Rip

[@pablotrujillomorales8033]

@@germancreatives88 passing out at age 91 isn´t too early may I say, but I wanted to meet him one day, sadly that will never be, but I commit myself to study and learn from his work.

[@unclecrunty]

isn't this the house from transparent ?

[@blifx]

can yall stop putting filters and too many effects on your videos. you should be showcasing the home not your filmmaking

[@MM-qz9bl]

omg, tooooo dark...

[@Japanimepop]

Matthew Donaldson wtf made you choose such a negative tone of music

[@Japanimepop]

the house is great, your video sucks

[@aurala4498]

Pages 9 details 9 7 a l sk

[@gondrongkancong]

0:17 isn't that dangerous for old people to climb stairs without handrail guard?? don't say for art sake until you get your relative died because of that stupid stairs without handrails.