RIBA House of the Year 2024 shortlist: Eavesdrop

[@andrewwoodgate3769]

Rather than a Wealden house, it reminds me more of a Roman villa, with its central courtyard garden. I'm impressed by how well the blend of contemporary and antique furniture works. Da iawn 👍

[@giovannagallottini]

Roman villa? Exactly. But forgetting that the Roman villa was a functional structure first and foremost, with its design dictated by the materials available, storage and defensive requirements etc etc. None apply here.

[@MA-hs8po]

It could be converted into a Pizza Hut with only minimal alterations, so it's a source of passive income

[@giovannagallottini]

Yes! My thought exactly.

[@d.chruscielewska4735]

😂😂😂

[@AWAL76]

Lovely! You can feel it was designed with love. Calming, sensitive and purposeful.

[@k.e.becquer4681]

How wonderful, and I love the nod to mid-century design. The roof is magnificent.

[@nongroupthought5076]

The importance of a courtyard on human well being is understated in modern architecture. As you heard in the video the owners use the courtyard much more.

[@timcarrington5977]

My number one favourite style of home, is one with an interior courtyard. Well done!

[@pinkiewinkie1548]

OMG, perfection!!! I would love to life in such a beautiful house!!!! I would change only 1 thing and that would be, a little 'pool' in the middle of the 'courtyard' cause I love water (cold!!) and just sitting in it, not swimming. Cause this would feel so good at my body and help my illness (against the hellish pains I now have 24/7). You did a fab job!! Lots of love to the whole family from an old (rebel); Pinkie

[@zoeolsson5683]

Pinkie ... I think would be better to have the pool outside... A narrow pool running the length of the side ... Then you could have a walk in pool.

[@pinkiewinkie1548]

@@zoeolsson5683 Hi dear, I want a sit-in pool, kind of jacuzzi (but with cold water) ;-) And to be honest, would not wanna have so much ground around the house neither, only the house and the inside area. Love from Pinkie

[@kurriedone741]

Love it! Beautiful design. Love the idea of collecting the water on the eavesdrop

[@elizabetholuwolle8723]

Absolutely phenomenal so calmly magically made with love. 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@LL-vk9zc]

Well, now we all know what a 'heroic roof' is. Thanks, Tom.

[@AndrewDBrown2020]

Fantastic - what a place (and story) - beautiful. The very best of luck to you all.

[@ecohauswindowsanddoors]

This looks absolutely stunning, Tom. The windows and doors perfectly the frame the stunning courtyard. Congratulations.

[@bradfordbroswtent.8450]

This is a brilliant idea, I do really like that central garden, almost like a Japanese Zen Garden style. How the layout is, giving so much light throughout the house, Brilliant job all way round.

[@zoeolsson5683]

Aussie here - i love it! You could plonk that design down here in Queensland and it would suit very well. Indoor/outdoor life, air flow, shade. Beautiful ❤️

[@TinuFemi]

Absolutely beautiful, modest but elegant and so well thought out 😊

[@graemedawson1509]

Your parents must be so proud of you…beautiful house…well done👏👏👏👏👏

[@thomasmcnally97]

Beautiful house great family story

[@imianco8079]

perfection -- so many great combinations and details!

[@ditrower8104]

Gorgeous! I especially love the roof, & the eaves where rainwater falls into the stone trough, thence to water the garden. An ingenious idea.

[@giovannagallottini]

Collecting water from the roof is one of the oldest concepts and often the main way to provide water for the house.

[@postscriptum-yg1sv]

.... beautiful and elegant....

[@giovannagallottini]

Neither.

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

I'm in love. The house in stunning as well.

[@TanwaOluwole]

Absolutely stunning and the thought that went into every detail is expressed with love and appreciation. Well done Tom, we're so proud 👏🏾 ❤

[@glynislailann9056]

Love this design. I have often thought of this design using shipping containers.

[@saturo_nipon]

vernacular architecture is originally from south India, still seen in many villages. usually not a standalone structure like a remote farm house, but it is typically owned by farmers living together in villages

[@XTSu-sl1bb]

Nice job, show plans.

[@FrederickBowdler]

Nice job great attention to detail 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SuperMassman]

APSOLUTLY not for old folks,, I am 72 and I can tell you first hand,, a home layout like this will never be used. There is simply to much to walk to get to any area.. rather you will have areas you live in and the rest will collect dust.

[@Lyonessi]

Interesting take on a bungalow. Reminds me of some care homes that have repeated courtyards like this.

[@giovannagallottini]

That type of courtyard works well in warmer and sunnier climates.

[@Lyonessi]

@giovannagallottini regarding indoor humidity and temperature levels yep. But I believe there is a way around it 😄

[@roseharvey2664]

I thought that too, older people housing often use this style. I do like courtyards, very practical areas, you can move around with the sun and less wind. But i guess more materials are used.

[@pattttyyyy]

This style of house is traditionally called a 'haveli' in india or 'hanok' in korea. Very old concept having an internal courtyard area within the perimiter walls of the house.

[@j134679]

or just a roman villa. It probably exists in every civilization with access to Roman trade back in the day

[@thirumurugannithu878]

is RIBA changing the standard of house design ? surprised by the shortlist of 2024 seems soo humble and humane than compared to the current contemporary era interesting

[@KwameAmedzo]

Exactly thought so

[@hartleyjr]

Do you know how much a house like this would have cost to construct? It would easily be nudging £2m I would estimate with the landscaping. I'm not sure that's 'humble' for most people.

[@KwameAmedzo]

@@hartleyjr not about cost but quality of design

[@hartleyjr]

@KwameAmedzo The two are inextricably linked

[@KwameAmedzo]

@hartleyjr not necessarily..I've seen a lot of rich folks without class

[@LottoLogista]

I notice old Japanese homes have a similar design. I'd definitely love a home like this

[@arikreed7931]

LOVE❤❤❤

[@MrLph427]

Love the home, but a RIBA contender…….😊

[@hartleyjr]

OK, so I've watched all six videos. Of the six houses shortlisted, two were designed by the architect for the architect. Given the age of the designers of the Peckham House I suspect that they had family help to carry out the work. Another two houses were commissioned by wealthy families using their kids as the designers - a total unrealistic example of how house design works in reality (for them there were no commercial pressures, no time pressures). The Hall seems to be a genuine commercial relationship between architect and client but given the length of the construction programme - 5 years - and the size of the house / extent of the work I would estimate it cost well over £5m. So that just leaves the Farmworker's House which appears to be a normal client / Architect appointment and with a budget that doesn't run into the many millions. So it should win.

[@martinsancassani3207]

Und so weiter und so weiter

[@tchilds1077]

Not my cup of tea. Lovely that the owners love it.

[@misst.e.a.187]

It's a lot of house for an ageing couple to clean

[@andrewwoodgate3769]

I imagine they can probably afford a cleaner 😂

[@giovannagallottini]

Clean and heat!

[@borculo1]

Wow!

[@hintex487]

This retirement home sounds like a beautiful sanctuary designed with thoughtful consideration for wellbeing and accessibility!

[@brianparkhurst1019]

It's a box. It's a study in rectangles. White/neutral everything. Let me know when the mid-cent fad is over, and people start designing with style again.

[@giovannagallottini]

Study in rectangles? Yes! Triangles too.

[@hgtnbugo1750]

Unremarkable showroom of a house. Eaves acknowleable though.

[@giovannagallottini]

The roof will be costly to replace when the time comes.

[@heinkle1]

The Romans would be proud

[@giovannagallottini]

Yes, but we are not Romans. Different requirements, materials, energy sources etc.

[@marijaparlov2101]

❤

[@stefankarczewski632]

❤🙏

[@pavelow235]

A bit inwardly focused for my taste.

[@giovannagallottini]

Yes. It does not work with the outdoor. Architect's showoff.

[@fernanddurler4709]

Tough life huh….from riches to riches.

[@wrwosster89076]

Bland & big internally for 2 people!! Not for me, glad they love it. Way too complex for what they needed

[@namtrinhquoc7465]

manything go wrong and meanless, keep talk too much things not really important, the thing is when u still rely on furniture, your space being meanless, or when u design a tree, it not about plant a tree but it is about u are around a tree,...

[@giovannagallottini]

It is an architect show off. The interior feels unfinished and not welcoming. The roof is needlessly complex. Sorry.

[@蒙西-b8h]

Like the form of the roof from the exterior, and the courtyard, agree that the interior is sterile and dull. Maybe more due to choice of furniture and design than architecture.

[@giovannagallottini]

@@蒙西-b8h Nah. No furniture can make this home feel warm and welcoming. And using a lot of interior space for corridors make no sense. I hope the architect will live there.

[@j134679]

@@giovannagallottini this is actually a common layout for wealthy families in Asia. Yes the interior needs to be lived in more to start looking homely, but it's an incredibly livable layout especially for young families & even 3 generation households. It's the best layout if you live in a city suburb with close neighbors for example.

[@giovannagallottini]

@@j134679 Wrong place. This home is not located in Asia and it is not in a city suburb with close neighbors. Nothing can be done to the interior to make it "homely" or even friendly. The ratio of vertical to horizontal surfaces is wrong. The interior feels alternatively small and cramped and vast and wasted. This creates tension and is not harmonious.The home does not go with its surroundings. But if the owners are happy, that's all it matters. To each his/her own.

[@hingamp]

Actually, quite disappointing. I just can't see why this house on a listed building site would be worth an award. The interiors are really poor, result of throwing furniture in a large open barn. It just doesn't work.