Pythagorean home amidst olive grove offers views & protection

Asked by an Athens couple to design a home embedded in their olive grove, architect Tilemachos Andrianopoulos used geometry to respect the trees, provide protection from wind and sun, and open up the residence to the mountain views.
In Alice in Wonderland fashion, the home begins small at a tip of a triangle where the walls are low. The walls grow and stretch as the home progresses uphill funneling views toward the Gerania mountains.
On two sides of the triangle the only openings are slits which let in protected light and views (all other windows open out onto one of two interior courtyards. At the mountain-side of the home, the wall is nearly double the size of the smaller end, and the glass can be completely opened to let the olive trees in.
In symbiosis with the local ecosystem, the home is covered in a living roof, adjusted to the Greek climatic conditions, in particular those of Attica with lavender, helichrysum, auras, drosanthemum and thyme. Inside the courtyards there is no grass, but all local plantings and walkways of rammed earth.
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[@soulofocean4709]

Compared to those high end celebrities houses in architectural digest, these houses are one with nature and is a heaven. Minimalist and so pure.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Looks more like a miltary bunker than a home

[@Wiez4]

@@The_Reality_Filter or jail.

[@shlby69m]

Yet she can't save a simple tree. Ever heard of a greenhouse (instead of an ugly triangle/tunnel) Such a shame!

[@bellawangari8557]

The lady of the house is a very good story teller. She has presented her house prefectly.

[@TheKingofdans]

absolutely

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Looks more like a miltary bunker than a home in tune with nature.

[@mimosa27]

@@The_Reality_Filter That's your opinion.

[@briantdt]

When she said all our lives we are stuck in an office, I felt that.

[@joh22293]

And she said that just as I was thinking all they've built themselves here is a friggin office.

[@JasonCarmichael]

Watch the movie, Office Space. (like salt in an open wound) 😁

[@goodliving2171]

With her voice, she should be a story teller! So soothing. I love the olive oil soap from your own olive trees.

[@kurzschluss9767]

I wash my face every morning wiht , ist a best natural product I ever Use

[@chodemonsters7140]

I could listen to the Greek lady read all of my audiobooks

[@wuntoo1687]

Have her voice as your navigation😂

[@AdamBechtol]

I too noticed she does have quite a voice.

[@codyferrell1896]

But its so soothing.... Make you fall asleep.

[@azreyevans1843]

If i live in a house like that i would be talking really loud & blasting my sound system; after all there're no neighbors who would complain..😂

[@dannybbyy]

au oouuh ahh ouhh

[@amandacelliers5158]

The Greek Lady has a beautiful voice and way of speaking....and she is Beautiful too! What a lovely home!!

[@yosour6733]

her voice gave me a migraine

[@lucidstarlight3296]

@data science That's in northern greece

[@prettypumpkin6891]

@data science LOL.. that' like saying "she Californian, not an Arizonan". They are neighbors and very small countries at that...

[@TheAntipedy]

@@yosour6733 - Yes the real negatives didant come out but Im sure there would of been something wrong with the interviewer or the camera man or something .

[@thatomashopha]

Her voice is so soothing; she can tell me about olives all day

[@philoupc2239]

What a lovely charismatic lady and one of the most beautiful house i have seen in a very long time !

[@lidia6052]

"the mountain is dominant here", so we don't mind if the closet doesn't close... I immediately fell in love 😍

[@crawdaddy500]

🤣😭😂

[@user-wv4ze9fk2v]

@Adam O yes we re lazy we work only 40-48 hours per week maybe you should come to teach us how to become more productive.

[@toyota9523]

@Adam O wow

[@warsameadam5572]

As an architect this is why it’s important to choose clients carefully. This lady is my ideal client. Brilliant work Bravo!

[@The_Reality_Filter]

I'm guessing the collapse of the Greek economy passed this family by...they don't look like the food bank type.

[@jahmenj]

The Conscientious Objector.... 🤭LOL... I was thinking the same and I’m so glad you said it....

[@jahmenj]

Green Giant ....HEY HEY.... That is the exact opposite Warsame Adam said....🤔 Clever words at the right time.... Timing is everything....

[@CJ-fl8fg]

As an Architecture Student. We are taught not to choose clients but adapt to various client. Just like Architecture itself, no Design can used twice. Architecture can adapt. And adaptation is sign of intelligence.

[@dannhymir9678]

@@magatism Olive groves are usually created by man to serve man, so I see no conflict with what this house is doing. Also no, the Nazis actually hated this type of architecture (they preferred classical Greek and Roman, European). You're thinking of the Soviets. Imo this was out of place for them too, as they tended to focus on BIG imposing modernist architecture, not small, unique, fit into nature architecture.

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

I must have watched this video 20 times now but still I want to watch it again. This house is absolutely stunning, and the location incredible! I'm so jealous. Absolutely beautiful, everything.

[@kloatlanta]

This is my favorite on the channel ❤

[@tamastag]

I love how she appreciates the nature around her. She loves her olive trees that she talks to, the mountain that is dominant, the birds that love to come to the lake they created around the house, and the sky which is magnificent during the night. She is fully in peace and harmony with and respectful towards the nature. 😍❤️

[@samstruyven2299]

Wouldn't be impressed if I had only seen a few pictures, but the storytelling and the poetry of the owner and architect really carry over their experience. The waterways and roof also make it so different from what it seems at first glance. Well done!

[@coreylahey1711]

Yeah I would agree with that .. at first I honestly didnt even care or want to watch it ... glad I did tho

[@zeeox]

Yes, the detailed thinking behind the design concepts by the architect and the joy of their execution by the owner made this a particularly enjoyable watch. I'm not sure whether I would want to live in it as a "fantasy" home, but I would love to visit for a holiday!

[@warsameadam5572]

Sam Struyven that’s why Pinterest sucks

[@argonauth]

That's why study Architecture is Important. People live in a material world and give little value to the space. All they care is embezzlement.

[@argonauth]

@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 good architecture is not about impressing.

[@conniedobbs5894]

I love how she speaks of the plants and trees as if they are part of her family.

[@Openreality]

As do I. All of life is in a symbiotic arrangement with eachother, one can't survive without the other. This is a true statement whether we like it or not.

[@darioildiario3001]

In Italy and Greece olives and wine trees are... you see, they are maybe three centuries old, sometimes they were planted by the great great great grandfather... they actually are part of the family ^_^

[@mirandaljatifi8838]

@@darioildiario3001 also in Albania!

[@japaris75]

I am in love with this house but two things are equally missing for me: the library and the wine cellar

[@lephilosopheinconnu3952]

Idon't drink so I would pass the cellar. But I WOULD definitely add a library and a gym

[@MassDefibrillator]

In the aerial shot at 15:40 you can see a staircase leading down at the corner of the living space. Perhaps there is a cellar.

[@nielswijngaarden6925]

That is the beauty of building your own home! You choose

[@amaris_1136]

And the swimming pool and I do not think the curtains are necessary for this architecture, other than the feeling of movement when they might like this as a balance with the stillness of the isolated area. I would definitely have open a nice view in the guest room, as you only have the mini garden there, no view of the open landscape there. Yes, the gym is a good idea too, with a sauna and a jacuzzi. Other than that the architecture is intentionally created to contemporary vision, I love it.

[@TheSedevacantist]

Ha! Boomer didn’t mention children. 😂

[@VarozPk]

Kristen: how much of the house was inspired by the olive tree field? Passionate Homeowner: olive-it!

[@dallasjohnston1977]

Ok

[@judyfenske1429]

All.

[@wes788411]

“Always with the olives.” “Yes, it’s an olive grove.”

[@shru1014]

Hahaa such a dumb comment

[@theJasonAmon]

Hahaha this made me laugh so hard 😂

[@nativejuicevapors]

Perfect comment

[@kapilchhabria1727]

@@shru1014 there is no need to be impolite mate. she is simply overcome with how amazing the house is.

[@catm2454]

straight savage

[@aperson2943]

Yes. This is what I love. Not to knock anyone who loves the quirky, tiny house stuff, but THIS is living. Imagine wide open beautiful surroundings with a view of majestic mountain. It makes that tiny, quirky, cramped space life seem a bit claustrophobic.

[@aperson2943]

@@justgivemethetruth Exactly. A view like that framed by giant sliding glass windows in a nice unique open space is the stuff of dreams. The view of the mountains is mesmerizing. I know the tiny, eclectic spaces are popular now for more than just economic reasons, but spaces like this are magical.

[@h3rm1tspaceballer23]

The indoor-outdoor features add so much space and tranquillity.

[@caitgems1]

I'm lucky I live in Scotland, having all of this on my doorstep.

[@PaperMario64]

Agreed

[@jayonefive234]

its too open..

[@ReignLowell-CaedoFaeda]

This house is gorgeous and so aesthetically pleasing! Absolutely love the Greek lady and the way she talks too. She reminds me of my grandmother! ❤️

[@johndillard2954]

It’s beautiful, I admire the fact it works so well for them. Life is just meant for you to do what makes you happy. I like this. 🥰

[@jrboi22]

They were so philosophical in how they designed it. Everything was very intentional. This is not just a house. It's pure artistry

[@TheWaldocrazy]

That's how it should be, sadly there's some really bad architects and most people don't really care bout physics or how to improve and take advantage of natural light, etc

[@MrG7swr]

I would love to see time lapse of the changing light in this home.

[@4globalpeacedotcom]

THEY ARE MANIPULATING THE WEATHER PATTERNS IT IS NOT CLIMATE CHANGE IT IS CLIMATE MANIPULATIONS VIA HAARP TECHNOLOGOY VIA CELL PHONE TOWERS OR GWEN TOWERS IF YOU WILL YOUR OLIVE TREES ARE BEING SABOTAGED FROM THE CORRUPT GLOBALIST ELITE ONES!

[@4globalpeacedotcom]

PLEASE RESEARCH THIS ASAP ITS PART OF A SECRET AGENDA OF THE UNITED NATIONS VERY CORRUPT GLOBAL ORGANIZATION THANK YOU!

[@MrG7swr]

@@4globalpeacedotcom i think you posted this in the wrong place, and your caps lock is on,

[@4globalpeacedotcom]

@@MrG7swr I KNOW MY CAP LOCKS ARE ON I PREFER DIFFERENT LIKE THIS HOME HERE ITS DIFFERENT AND I AM DIFFERENT 2 , MY APOLOGIES :D FOR POSTING IN WRONG BUT DIFFERENT AREA BUT SAME AREA FOR ALL HUMANS TO SEE AND VIEW JUST LIKE THE HOME HERE THANKS EVERYONE! LOL :D PEOPLE WANT THE SAME BEHAVIORS FROM EACH OTHER BUT DIFFERENT + UNUSUAL HOMES EH , LOL :D

[@4globalpeacedotcom]

@Seudon Amous TACOS?????

[@AiShaaa92]

This looks like a house out of black mirror.

[@user-sf4fy8bq1h]

Yes, looks a little like the house in _Metalhead_ (the best episode IMO)

[@faithfulljune3716]

ngl i was two seconds in the video and this thought came to me right away

[@konstantinosstag6436]

It's the house of the bad guy in any film literally. As modernist homes usually are.

[@shmac96]

Looks like a cozy post apocalyptic outpost. I like the "direct view of the mountain" the best. Woman has a wonderful speaking voice!

[@ysalvarita]

i like it when she said that they have come to terms with the mountain. such a beautiful house. simple and clean.

[@MrGiorgos1993]

The mountain's name is Father.

[@andianugerah5837]

"the mountain are dominant here"

[@ysalvarita]

@Green Giant true but that's how it is i guess. i live in the tropics and near a mountain and since it's summer right now we have knob issues of our front door. it always happen. but the view is beautiful especially it opens up the mountain view and the morning sun.

[@nalissolus9213]

She uses her evolved social emotion of submission, but to a nonliving thing, it's pretty silly when you look at it like that.

[@srfrg9707]

Green Giant There is no such thing as stable plain wood. Plain wood is expanding with humidity. The lady is of that kind of greek women making no concessions what so ever. She wanted plain wood doors despite the fact that it's not the way people do doors. The rest of the house is radical also.

[@chrisjimmycrazy]

I never imagined that concrete would fit in nature so beautifully! Simplicity at its best.

[@badapple65]

Christos Frank Lloyd Wright did amazing designs with concrete. Especially his West coast designs. This home is built using many of FLW’s rules of design and nature. It is outstanding!

[@chrisjimmycrazy]

@@badapple65 I am not familiar with Frank Lloyd Wright's works. Sorry! It's the olive trees surrounding the house that make it even more fascinating for us Greeks, because most of the Greek countryside is full of them. I even imagined this house surrounded by my olive trees. Maybe a fellow Greek citizen would feel me...

[@daos3300]

Christos concrete can work very well with nature aesthetically, you just have to overlook the fact that it's an environmental catastrophe

[@N0xiety]

What about concrete is an environmental catastrophe? It is just a few materials obtained from rocks and mixed together. Are you talking about the quarries required to obtain the materials? I mean yea, it is as much of an environmental catastrophe as if you cut rocks to build homes if that is what you are talking about. You gotta get the materials from somewhere after all, and it sure beats cutting trees to build the home...

[@daos3300]

@@N0xiety you really have no idea? ok, you should start with the wikipedia entry 'environmental impact of concrete'.

[@michalistolmidis]

Είναι τόσο όμορφο αυτό το σπίτι! Θα μπορούσα να το χαρακτηρίσω το σπίτι των ονείρων μου! Χαίρομαι πολύ που είναι στην Ελλάδα. Να το χαίρεστε να το απολαύσετε εύχομαι. Είστε πολύ πολύ τυχεροί.

[@zeeah4088]

Magnificent house and people! I so wish I could spend the rest of my life in this olive grove. Thank you Kirsten, once again, for showing us a piece of heaven.

[@mybellyisapinata]

Not at all the type of house I would enjoy living in, but at the same time it makes me happy that such a place exists and that someone else *does* love living there! Fascinating home :)

[@Ed-iz4wm]

You plant an olive tree for your children to tend and your grandchildren to harvest.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

That's how the elite roll when money is no problem.

[@vinnregi4882]

@@The_Reality_Filter Yep, the elite and every single person in a village ever

[@tsinaropouloschristos593]

@@The_Reality_Filter I didnt know my ancestors were elite. Here I thought they were simple farmers...

[@vespadavidson2315]

Not any longer. I have modern varieties that have harvested well in five to ten years. I also own some which are over three hundred years old, fantastic creatures. So beautiful. Respect for a inspirational house. . Locked And Loaded.

[@karrenejanyll5030]

Ed what a lovely sentiment. Thank you for your words.

[@mikestewart6517]

The mountains gaze steadily at the natural beauty of your home and your home is transfixed by the eternal loveliness of historic olive groves. Thank you for making us guests for this experience.

[@Ousooner319]

Is “Pythagorean” just a fancier way of saying triangle now? I didn’t see any right angles, and I’m pretty sure that’s a necessity when using the Pythagorean Theorem. It’s a truly beautiful home, but if I’m ever able to use my high school trig knowledge somewhere, it might as well be on KZbin.

[@daltonbedore8396]

Jigov non-sequitor

[@Munkybhai]

@Jigov I'm pretty sure we make triangle shaped-roofs because it's wayeasier to do that with two straight pieces of wood than to make any other shape. We just ascribe symbolism to it after the fact to make things sound more important or interesting. In the end, it is just physics, not metaphysics.

[@Munkybhai]

@Jigov I have knowledge of it, I just dismissed it, like a normal person would. What other shape could you make a roof, besides just flat?

[@Munkybhai]

@Jigov when did the Holy Trinity emerge as formal church doctrine or even as an informal idea? I'll give you a hint, though, people were using triangle shaped roofs for ages before that across the ancient world. History did not begin on 1 AD. Anyway, been interesting reading your POV.

[@daltonbedore8396]

Jigov roofs are trianglular to shed rain and snow dude. get your head out of the clouds

[@sylyjoly]

living in such a space would definitely have an effect on ones mind, it's so serene!

[@edstud1]

I don't always like minimalist designs, but I like the way this home relates to it's environment!

[@Kelsdoggy]

Shame it used so much destructive concrete as it’s main building source. I found this too harsh a material that sticks out of the environment.

[@PlayerPunisher]

Idk what u mean to say about “destructive”. If it’s political/environmental bruh just drop it. But the only thing that’s concerning about it to me is the fact that they get a lot of earthquakes in Greece. So I don’t know if it’s the smartest idea

[@troyp9485]

edstud1 the curtains are unnecessary imo

[@isadoradurso9491]

@@PlayerPunisher concrete is used a lot in Greece

[@robbremault8145]

I love her commentation expressing such personal wisdom and lifestyle that the home allows - Greek olives the best! X O California

[@joecutro7318]

Every detail to conform to the environment is so well attended. The blend is exquisite. Loved, "Nature is dominant here." An "olive branch" to the olives. May they thrive in the face of so many climate challenges. 🙏❤🌿🌳 Thanks, Kristen!

[@thomasfreitag3532]

Here is a master architect. Every detail is part of the plan, fits together, complements the other, fills a purpose. The house is a symbiosis of the couple’s desires (and obviously generous budget), the land, the elements. The stream of water, the pool- was the climax of the design. Architects of lesser mettle, take note and learn from this master!

[@993bluezones9]

Except from the fact that the house is the opposite to cozy

[@pamweinberg1212]

Thomas Freitag Amen to that! I love the design of this home too!

[@defenstrator4660]

Learn what? How to build an unorganic and sterile home in the middle of a natural environment? Get over yourself.

[@sbarounis100]

@@993bluezones9 This is true for all minimalistic designs. Check Farnsworth house and read the experiences of the owner.

[@willtherealgeorgemichaelpl5879]

Nothing comfortable about this house. It sucks!

[@attnMoFo]

This woman is absolutely delightful. And this home is probably my favorite out of all the homes Kristen has featured on her channel.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

She certainly avoids anyone that isn't a multi-millionaire.

[@Dshn2012]

This lovely Greek woman needs to have a documentary made about her

[@amymugge3243]

the Dirksen children are soooo lucky! I'd love to have traveled and seen so much sustainable stuff and meet all these cool people they visit while touring their homes!

[@ClaudyArfaras]

Such a lovely Greek Couple living life in a very modern full way... So nice visiting this beautiful home and meeting this kind open and inviting couple... I enjoyed the visit and how informative they were about their home... Just the best of people and a pleasure meeting them... Thank you....

[@user-sq1gk3fr4i]

Absolutely. Have a great week.

[@kenlodge3399]

Likewise

[@ClaudyArfaras]

@@kenlodge3399 ......👍👍

[@UnwrittenSpade]

The way this is worded really makes me think you were actually there meeting them.....and who knows maybe you did

[@ClaudyArfaras]

@@user-sq1gk3fr4i .........👍👍

[@roryhassett9581]

Wow...those night shots of the house...with the lighting, is amazing!

[@1hayes1]

I've watched hundreds of contemporary residential design videos and this house is simply one of the best.

[@GoProXadventures]

This house actually makes me feel vulnerable and uncomfortable

[@DTA-me3kv]

Why

[@DTA-me3kv]

I'm sure there's a panic room or secure bacement

[@pudgylittlehamster]

@Last seen in Ski mask because they it funnels light your square houses offers no more protection.

[@GoProXadventures]

DTA 4321 I think it’s a combination of the cold gray concrete color and the lack of interior walls. I like having my back against something solid even if it’s just the perception of it.

[@flowerdoyle3749]

It's hard and cold...It doesn't invite actual living.

[@siriosstar4789]

I usually dont like modern architecture , but this is a really fascinating design. I loved what she said about the plants - " They live with us"

[@Arbie812]

Her English is spectacularly good.

[@BrokenCurtain]

She reminds me a bit of Shohreh Aghdashloo, but with less smoke.

[@drzavahercegbosnaponosna5974]

must be she lived abroad and practiced for many years ...

[@Willymuiru]

Very...

[@pomgnom4645]

@@BrokenCurtain so right

[@lascampbell6291]

Her English is better than mine ! And I'm English...

[@jeremamy1]

While I am not sure the triangle qualities speak to me personally, the things that this house accomplishes in very simple ways really, really moves me. Thank you for sharing.

[@kvgeraghty689]

Amazing & beautiful!! The lady has the most wonderful voice and accent for telling bedtime stories! I could listen to her speak for hours!!

[@weiszgerber]

What a lovely lady, the way she talks about the olives trees and Nature and simplicity. Amazing. And for the architect, congats. Timeless pice of art. Thank you Kirsten again.

[@paulmadden1458]

OMG, this house is intoxicating. I initially thought it was so stark but at night with the lights on it is stunning. By day the shapes and openness, the wall around it ...wow. Rethinking all my own ideas about building a future home.

[@troyp9485]

Paul Madden jaw dropping with the lights on at night. My jaw fell open.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

I'm guessing the collapse of the Greek economy passed this family by...they don't look like the food bank type.

[@1212Artemis]

@@The_Reality_Filter Repeat

[@marioromero3864]

This is one of the best most beautiful most original magical houses I have ever seen.

[@chefgiovanni]

There are so many things to like here, I know not where to begin ! Thanks for sharing.

[@konstanlyk]

As a Greek, I am more than impressed with the thought process, the creativity, the concept and the execution. Concrete matches the landscape perfectly and it is like camouflage. It is magnificent and we need more and more inspiration from stories like this! Congratulations to the architects, the builders and thank you for an inspiring video!

[@gabilavender3363]

This family has a deep understanding and reverence for the Earth. Their house is simply a connection to live with the only home we know harmoniously. This video, alongside the Mexican ancient water harvest home, is my favorite - so practical, so mindful, so comforting to witness people living minimally. Thank you and your family for sharing wonderful minds and hearts.

[@antmensan]

Absolutely beautiful home. You've shown so many beautiful homes, but this one really moved me. The creation of smaller, more intimate rooms by the curtains was a real feast for the eyes. Oh, and the well and little pool around the Olive tree was simply brilliant. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Constantinesis]

One of my favorite videos! Looking at video i can feel and smell the warm air gently moving through the courtains into the house.

[@ruthhovsepian]

Every video I watch I realize that your children are getting the best education and life experiences that anyone could ever give their children. They are growing up so quickly. Thank you for all the amazing adventures that bring us along to experience.

[@thejonesexperience]

Paradise... Hopefully the olives will receive their much needed winter.

[@TheGeorgemerm]

Was a cold winter Indeed.... This must have been filmed in November 2018.

[@davedadulla1932]

When you're about to face the final boss, this woman is the last person you talk to. She tells you how to vanquish the enemy.

[@polizeitroisdorf1422]

I absolutely love everything about this house!!!! It’s absolutely awesome. I’d just need more books

[@nichoo4088]

I'm living for eccentric Greek olive farmers. I want her to tell me the history of the world since time began in her own beautiful words.

[@jamesswartz1779]

it all started with an olive. but not these olives, other olives. its about the olives you see

[@nakiasimone]

wrath lamp lol

[@The_Reality_Filter]

I'm guessing the collapse of the Greek economy passed this family by...they don't look like the food bank type.

[@shauna-annthorpe4548]

Athan asios lol

[@lucidstarlight3296]

@Athan asios Man do you live in ekali or smth cause greeks ARE poor

[@midlifemenopausalmukbangs815]

What a beautiful woman! I love Greek people, they seem so content ♥️

[@cookiedough5374]

Agreed! Just don’t mention anything about the Turkish people.

[@lazaromanalo9486]

Another brilliant architechture in every place. Different place different ideas in building a home. So Beautiful!

[@TheDaveCanon]

The night shot of the home!? Wow. beautiful, I’d move into this so fast. some fly interior design would really take it up some notches.

[@nicholassmith6130]

this house feels so devoid of warmth

[@nicholassmith6130]

definitely not a home

[@rhondahall3341]

Absolutely Gorgeous, A modern day Eden, The view of mountains is amazing, I could live there forever! The Greek woman has a very calming , Peaceful voice, I could listen to her stories all day too, This home and lady is very complimentary with each other !😊

[@blorac9869]

Thank you for sharing this lovely unique home! How exceptional!

[@Ennio444]

No mention to the myth of Athens' foundation when talking about the fountain? Come on, a fountain and an olive three, Poseidon and Athena, the architect must have mused about it.

[@user-co4xl7wx3q]

What a nice couple. She reminds me of really sweet and powerful ladies I've done landscaping for in the past. The ones that invite you in for lunch & chat about lovely things. Tell you their stories. I miss that kind of work.

[@johnniecabral]

The opening from the living space, the design of the the courtyard, the borders being open yet closed, an unbelievable dream. Kudos to you Kirsten and that designer/family.

[@cmiksche]

I am really fascinated by the kitchen tabletop which goes over into a kitchen table and oven - that's something I want to have in my own future house

[@F-J.]

I love the lighting atmosphere and the bathrooms.

[@checkmatefurries286]

The Greek lady NEEDS to do voiceovers

[@VoidUnderTheSun]

She reminds me a lot of Eva Levante in the Destiny franchise

[@seanconnell622]

The Greek lady, does do voiceovers.

[@VoidUnderTheSun]

@@seanconnell622 Go a link to her work?

[@seanconnell622]

@@VoidUnderTheSun Just search on Google Greek lady voice over , her video is the 2nd from the top.

[@thisizamra]

She is turkish bro

[@wetdroidedition2549]

Greek lady is so well spoken and elegant in her way of being

[@anthonyshurburn7560]

This house is so beautiful. I would love to live here. The lady of the house has the most calming voice.

[@valeriehoule5300]

The openness of the house directly to the mountains is beautiful and freeing...and the lighting at night tops it off...NO STRESS here!

[@crystalsolis]

This house is a masterpiece. It looks like a museum and art gallery. Simple and beautiful.

[@banmadabon]

Prison yard...

[@OM-xw6su]

I love the lady of the house. If everyone think and live like her our earth would be a much better & happier place. She respects nature and the animals. What an amazing person she is.

[@donaldvanvliet9039]

I love it when an architect pulls a curtain and says ‘…and now there are two rooms’, as if he came up with something brilliant😂

[@KJensenStudio]

Absolutely brilliant design. I adore the billowing curtain walls and the floor imbedded fireplace. I would probably not have ever considered such an angular living space, but having seen it move and people moving around in it, it makes it so much more comfortable feeling. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@AriesT1]

This is one of the most beautiful and original houses I have seen in the past years. Such a lovely place to live. Greece is fantastic, the food is extraordinary, the views from inside the house are insane, the architecture minimalist but impressive and well thought. I could totally imagine living in a house like this. A great discovery, Kirsten. :)

[@scoobner1]

Love, love, love this home and land. I spent time in mainland Greece in 90 and 91 and it remains a part of my heart. The owners are typically warm Greeks.

[@jeffkeen6943]

It's amazing that these show homes with huge expansive door openings never seem to have issues with flies or mosquitoes...magical...

[@StonyMontana406]

Says curtains on the sliding door would get in the way>puts curtains zigzagging across the entire room 🤔

[@antoniospapanastasiou2922]

Thank you for searching, discovering and sharing with us those amazing architectural treasures, all spread throughout Hellas. So inspiring and fascinating. Highly appreciated Keep up the fantastic work!

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Is there a food bank near by for the poor people?

[@marcillioficino4663]

Luckily, the olive trees gave permission for this family to live among them.

[@gabethedizzle]

There are no words for how much I hate you.

[@maha724]

I love this home, when u get older, u want simple and UNCLUTTERED and easy to clean. It is so spacious and I love the breathtaking views. I think it is one of the most amazing homes that I have ever seen!

[@trauusa]

What an intelligent, thoughtful and beautiful design, home and a beautiful family!👍💗

[@tamcon72]

What a magnificent dwelling. What precise and yet organic architectural strategies are employed; every design choice is rational but not at all forced. Touring it through your capable film making gives the viewer such a sense of slowed time and easy serenity. One of the most beautiful places featured on this channel. Thanks For Posting.

[@gabethedizzle]

And what a fashion sense the emperor has!

[@Rosana007]

The Lady has such a beautiful voice and she makes the words glide on the air when she is speaking....so soothing lovely! The house would not be my way to use the views, but if they love it, it is what is important!

[@SuperstudentAcademy]

haha.. i was looking for a comment like this. her voice is the best part of this video

[@nataliabaranova1557]

A unique and unusual house. Such a lovely place to live in.

[@victoriaelledge9837]

What a beautiful home and beautiful views. How peaceful!

[@MrPictor]

For a Pythagorean house, I was expecting it to have a right angle. However, the logic behind its design couldn't be better !

[@Danuxsy]

I don't understand when he talked about why the house is a triangle instead of a rectangle, can you help?

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@@Danuxsy It's a sort of optical illusion effect. A small sq. meter footprint with the 'apperance' of more distance between the front and back of the property. Think back to art class when you learned about depth of field and drawing with the intention of making a point on the paper look like it was in the distance from your vantage point. Hope I was able to clarify the concept. 😺

[@Danuxsy]

​@@debracisneroshhp2827 I think I sort of got it, although barely. 😒🙄

[@jackfntwist]

@@Danuxsy I think I understood something about with a triangle being able to make each wall as long as possible on the footprint. Something that with a rectangle, would not be possible (2 long sides, 2 short sides vs. 3 long sides). Could be wrong.

[@nickrachjames]

@@jackfntwist I agree. I was thinking this as well.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

*An architectural masterpiece !* How exciting to see such ideas brought to life.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Looks more like a miltary bunker than a home

[@zeeah4088]

@@The_Reality_Filter have you seen the whole video?

[@allim.5941]

Every time she says “olive” or “mountain”, take a drink. The home should be called “The privacy-free triangle”.

[@seanconnell622]

The exhibitionist house....

[@dhgemein2]

But then there are no neighbours, right? The privacy is provided by the location.

[@lbj4993]

@@dhgemein2 Privacy...then why the massive concrete walls killing all views and natural light on two sides of the house. Sunrise...sunset anyone...nah we like to look at concrete most of the time and walk through narrow dark passages...:):):) To each his/her own of course.

[@dhgemein2]

@@lbj4993 Maybe wind?

[@1JulietaBelen]

@@lbj4993 these walls have a protective funcion, the cold and the warm, the windy and the sun, they are alone in a field so is important protect the house with a second shell. And they dont have neightbours so the exterior is part of your house too, all the fields are a yard, nobody will see u because u are alone. I think is a perfect second home for someone who lives in a city all his life.

[@mirandaljatifi8838]

The architect of this house is a very wise man. This house is another dimension in the future but also in the past. It is Unique. Few people understand this.

[@sherrillsmith8380]

Kristen, I have watched your videos for a few years now and always appreciate the uniqueness of individual homes you share with us. This one captures my imagination in special ways: my college in Southern California had a large olive grove planted to one side of the varied concrete halls, library, and dormitories. We had paths to walk among the beautiful trees with their ripening fruit - a connection to ancient Mid-Eastern history - that we enjoyed in season and quiet places for meditation. This gorgeous home with its stunning setting vividly reminds me of that lovely, precious time and place. Thank you!

[@moviejose3249]

Which school is this? Does not sound like USC or UCLA so I assume maybe somewhere in Pomona

[@sherrillsmith8380]

Hello, Jose! I attended BIOLA College in La Mirada, CA about a few years before it became a certified university. At that time the Olive Grove took up the west rise of the hillside along La Mirada Blvd; I remember that the trees seemed to be spaced about twelve to fifteen feet apart. There were numerous olive groves throughout the city and in the area for the reasons you would expect; it was a well-respected marketplace for buyers and sellers. As the University added new dorms, teaching and auxiliary buildings, the grove diminished. In 2009, alumni raise funds to have a new grove created with sixty trees; some were new and many were mature trees originally planted on the property in the late 1880s. Since this is a private Christian university, the olive grove represents a very significant reference for followers to Jesus' life and the several thousand-year history of Israel. Thanks for asking. : )

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Movie Jose, Pomona was a very good guess. I would have guessed a bit further to the east, Redlands.

[@sherrillsmith8380]

@@DanielinLaTuna - DLT, I thought it was an excellent guess and was surprized at the nearness to my unspecified college. La Mirada is about 4.5 miles directly SW as a crow flies, or 6 miles by freeway. I lived in several locations in LA and Orange counties, so the map is firmly in my mind from those days. Y'all have a great week! : )

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Sherrill Smith, hello from SoCal! I’m not sure where Movie Jose lives, but I guess LA. We’re probably thinking along the foothills of the San Gabriels or San Bernardinos, where they had all kinds of fruit groves. UCRiverside still has a large citrus experimental grove, and CalPoly Pomona was a farm school. I always associate OC with orange groves, so BIOLA wasn’t on my radar. I love KZbin for all the learning, including in the comments section. Where did you go after leaving us in Southern California? Do you miss it? Blessings to you.

[@Vera-kh8zj]

stunning. I am jealous. Also grateful that at least some people have the means to bring forth so much beauty and meaning to this world.

[@teetang1117]

This is awesome. Really like the design of the house that fits into the environment and the surrounding. It's so elegant and simplicity.

[@MrDidzz]

This place is so beautiful! I lived/worked on an olive farm so this took me back