Inside a Mid-Century Modern House Built on the Edge Of a Forest (House Tour)

[@TheLocalProject]

We hope you enjoyed the breathtaking Merricks House by Aktis Architects. The fusion of mid-century modern design with the surrounding Australian landscape truly makes this home a work of art. The use of raw materials and a minimalist palette creates a warm and cozy atmosphere that’s both inviting and stylish. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, make sure to pre-order Issue No. 13 of our tri-annual hardcopy print publication - thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-13/ or our hardcover book ‘10’ - thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/

[@cranberryeater7459]

My guess: Elaheh Mohammed (architect) does the work, and Bruce Katsipidis (director) takes the credit.

[@pitrek121g]

I caught myself that sometimes I don't even care about the house itself - I just watch these videos for the beautiful shots and soothing music to contemplate 😅

[@dogcounter]

same I find I have to rewind sometimes because I've zoned out (in a good way)

[@miguelg.guevara2929]

Ha ha omg I thought I was the only one. In my case I close my eyes and focus on the audio. 😅

[@fernandaabreu5625]

Well it's not hard to believe you, since this house in particular has the very taste of death. If it's not for the beautiful shots of nature or soothing songs, we'll be having a hard time between choosing to rip our eyes out or use them to cry instead.

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Tell me about it!

[@m0d.]

I'm just here for that Porsche 911

[@juanfonseca754]

The 911 and the house. Guy is living the dream.

[@nicolakestel-lifestyleceo4040]

Loved the owner’s comment about being “scarred” from the white plasterboard 😂 It’s so refreshing when seeing architects and designers return to natural, rugged, warm materials. Stunning home & property.

[@gamby16a]

This is proper modernism. Warm, organic and stunningly beautiful. Classic and current at the same time . Cheers from the States

[@mrvk39]

I like how this house feels rural and yet modern and sophisticated. There is nothing out of place here like a ton of marble (except for the kitchen a bit) or something luxurious that doesn't fit with the vibe of the place. Yet, the architecture is very sophisticated with that linear design and separated places flowing from one to another with the views always visible. I totally get what the owner and the architects were trying to achieve here.

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Well said

[@william_at]

Excellent material's choice. Marvelous mid century tribute.

[@silentobserver888]

This is the life. I don’t need the biggest house in the world. I just want a well designed space to live in with my family and a beautiful lifestyle.

[@iliketoknit]

This channel makes my heart smile. ❤

[@TheLocalProject]

🙂

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Same here😊

[@sebmandal]

I'd love to also hear from the lead engineer on the project, to hear about how they tackled the challenges of the land and the building process. It would make the video a bit more insightful. Lovely video as always! Thanks!

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Agree but that video would be more about construction rather than architecture 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@tracymokgopo]

beautifully built house, great use of material , i love it

[@Oakpathetics]

Maybe nice to look at, but compared to traditional framed construction, blockwork is more expensive, environmentally unfriendly, a terrible insulator and can present health issues. All of that glazing would have to be double glazed, which would cost a bomb.. I can’t see any form of decals (safety markings) on the glazing, which is not compliant.. just form over function

[@spinmoto180]

This House is Absolutely Magnificent!

[@thomasc1753]

The narration & camera work on these is special. World class.

[@isobutylquinoline]

Very bright and interesting content!💕

[@arabbitwhocanuseinternet9657]

Finally a project that light up beautiful in the interior space. I can finally see everything unlike other super dark and ghost house of local project. Good job on this one !!! FOR MAKING THE VIEWER CAN SEE THE INTERIOR.

[@ModernARQ]

Love it so much!

[@ASkippingRock]

Really lovely home. The simplicity of the palate and integrity of materials makes the home soothing and effortless. Well done.

[@nkhenzi3784]

I'm a fan of The Local Project and the excellent productions. In this video I couldn't help but notice that Elaheh Mohamed didn't get to say anything 🤔

[@abrahamsantana6524]

Same

[@J.e.f.f.r.e.y]

Yes, I was really hoping to hear her perspective on the design.

[@killakahl]

my dream is to have a home with nothing but natural strong materials- this is beautiful

[@immobilienvideo.bayern]

Am i the only one who noticed how incredibly beautiful this woman is?

[@snowwhite-jt9cj]

So beautiful besides the forest 🌳🦚✨

[@clubsobri]

Really cool home. I love the back part of the house, especially.

[@jondutton39]

The play on geometric shapes is epic. Great job!

[@i-5t00-b3rry]

Gotta say, love the accents of all of'em

[@pixelasm]

Like the Porsche the house looks more like an artpiece with it´s sophisticated exterior, interior and furniture design choices. Although I prefer tidy living spaces this one looks almost like no one is living there like in this shot 1:55

[@lordnass381]

well it is a holiday home, would rarely be used.

[@berthageorge2627]

Past and present.... Useing what you had.....just chill vive ! I would call this house..."Earth"..😊 Love it....❤

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Well put!

[@lucasriossoler5574]

And the classic 911 in the entrance hall... fantastic!

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Stunning

[@lucasriossoler5574]

Beautiful house! Magnificent

[@МаксимФедотов-т9м]

Congratulations, beautiful place, architecture and interior

[@umershakeel1130]

loved the porsche

[@TheLocalProject]

Us too!

[@donnaoz5502]

It looks warm and inviting. Design invokes interest and stunningly built.

[@TheLocalProject]

It really is!

[@Pyromanemac]

It looks cold and depressing.

[@zxy78267]

Absolutely stunning!

[@MarkoAlpner]

Wow. Just wow.

[@screwge84]

The house has lots of charm but I just love what they did with the garden.

[@lornamarie5544]

Sitting in my 1 bed London flat feeling really sorry for myself right now 😍

[@HexlGaming]

I love the materials and the round windows

[@woodbutcher]

Absolute stunner

[@NathanHarrison7]

Absolute, lasting, perfection. It should be an art installation called “Levitate”. Subscribed.

[@TheLocalProject]

😇

[@2-_-B-_-continued]

Miss Elaheh, where would i find a coat like that please, it's exquisite.

[@arxnik_ru]

well done! simple, strong form, men's materials and perfect combo with 930

[@euanmorse]

"Hey Paul, just act naturally." Paul: Proceeds to walk around stroking surfaces.

[@shokizm1]

i just cant imagine kids playing in a space like this - no heart or warmth.

[@didiermeynders]

Not really a fan of the exposed bricks, but the rest is nice! Also enjoyed the rain, something I haven' t seen in the places where I live recently.

[@minimal3734]

I like the building. But is it just the filming, or is it a bit dark inside?

[@TheDoosh79]

Love all the open space, nowhere for spiders to hide.

[@eliassmouni1245]

Most of these comments are so sad and bitter. I sat here and watched the whole video and it put a smile on my face. All I saw was 3 people very happy and proud to showcase their work, and for Merrick, his home. Then I came to the comments only to see the majority of people complaining about arbitrary things. "Oh this house doesnt look good to me so the owner must be depressed and suicidal". "Oh the owner has no class" ... Live and let live people

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Tell me about it😂

[@ksc2934]

wow nice opening

[@cjjames83]

You know you’ve made it when you have peacocks in your yard. Lol.

[@lawrences1347]

Not a single word from the architect. Just the director talking the whole time.

[@erinpalmer7179]

I would like to have heard from the architect.

[@bobbysanderz6769]

Beautiful, cozy, and warm but... How much we should consider for afforded to living in a heaven like this?

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

You can get inspired and that's free 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bobbysanderz6769]

From the perspective an Architecture YES! People can be inspired by this art but, Can all middle-class people afford it? NO It goes the same with Minimalistic designs... People should spend much more than usual on it But in my heart as a Machinist I always enjoy watching this Builds @@DecoratewithAtefeh

[@routex1]

The concrete blocks in the interior somewhat ruin the warm, homey vibe for me. Other than that, this was beautifully architected to highlight the peaceful Merricks countryside. Well done.

[@WesAlexander]

I just need to know what’s the wood stove brand and model at 0.31 geesh that’s beautiful

[@Radar_dv_vb]

❤❤❤❤ 06.10.23 Музыка - Богиня. Музыка - язык Вселенной к нам...

[@David-cm4ok]

It’s like Prisoner: Cell Block H, meets Risky Business vibe. ✌🏼

[@tlockerk]

Lovely.

[@Hesh_Mast]

I just went and saw one of the Frank Lloyd Wright houses and this house really gives me that same vibe I really enjoy that modern minimalist style if thats what it is

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

You are close to the concept, I mean about the style

[@camcoh1001]

Honest natural modern rural house....

[@_robustus_]

Gorgeous. p.s. I have never loved pizza so much, that I would build a pizza oven.

[@fightington]

I would need all the nature to mitigate the anxiety from the bare besser block. It's in every state building in Aus since childhood. Maybe I'm a tasteless caveman. Everything else absolutely rules and nice vid.

[@AB-ol5uz]

it could always be plastered over later....it's a great cost saving decision on the front end but plaster (or paint) can be used to soften it later as time/resources allow.

[@5t3phen]

It's very nice but I don't like the exposed brick used in most of the house. It introduces an element of brutalism that I find very off-putting.

[@newbie4097]

Well-built house & 911 that's complete

[@chris-bs1fu]

Looks like a place where a Black Mirror episode would happen

[@jamike89]

What is the estimated cost of the build?

[@BoatNectar]

Bleak vibe, great for some i guess

[@GuiltyBystander58]

The interior gives me a “fancy prison” vibe with the what looks like cinder block walls, narrow halls and hard angles. The bathroom showers remind me of the communal ones you see in prison or sports movies. The whole thing looks very uncomfortable and cold.

[@nothered-l2k]

how much

[@Jason-ml3vs]

It has a lot of Asian influences. I like most of it.

[@t3chnicolor]

God it must be nice to be wealthy.

[@tinamtliu]

For some reason, this house reminds me of the house in Parasite.

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Oh my god! You are right

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Concrete blocks are a cheap construction material that works well with mid century or modern homes.

[@Topo42mh]

Is she from the future?

[@2-_-B-_-continued]

and the future looks gorgeous!

[@Zak_9X]

Needs a sculpture !

[@cassokon]

Lol would have been nice to hear Elaheh thoughts about the Design process

[@andrew4809]

Love Dr Spock house

[@mandisangubane5009]

beautiful home. it's disappointing that although a woman was brought on and is on camera, we didn't hear her POV or even hear the owner mention her contribution.

[@vidiot9000]

Why all the slow motion?!?

[@artcole80]

The birds? Can somebody explain the birds? What are they....pets, local wildlife (free range)???

[@ivanklymenko]

🤩🤩🤩

[@mck7067]

Let her speak! It’s her work too.

[@ddunn96]

Reminds me of a Frank Lloyd Wright home

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Well said

[@darien33]

No me gustan los materiales elegidos. No los encuentro interesantes. La casa tiene un diseño agradable pero el conjunto no me resulta acogedor.

[@visual_chris]

I mean it's very cool and all but I dont feel like this is a good family home tbh

[@whosjustinnn]

wait is this john wick's house?

[@joshc5727]

I cant agree with exposed blocks, makes spaces look institutional. The small rooms look like an upscale prison cell

[@95lovi]

I’m having a problem agreeing with the dialect. Aesthetically it doesn’t fit to the content.

[@nanashipersonne4151]

Kind of makes me feel powerless, looking ar videos like this knowing I can‘t afford such a thing.

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

Come on! You can get inspired and create a better space with what you’ve already got

[@ginasmitasin479]

Do you like Wabi sabi? I think you can get a similar feel by using a paint color that is calming, storing away clutter and installing bigger windows even if it’s just in your living room with the floor to ceiling sheers. Start a board with images that you like and you may be surprised how you eventually get there. It may not be grand but you can get the same feeling. Good luck.

[@arncj18]

not sure what about this industrial look feels "hommie" to people. There are elements but all in all a normal house is more relaxing than these boxes.

[@evelynb.2434]

“the children’s quarters” wtf 💀

[@sharksport01]

I like it, but it needs color.

[@DecoratewithAtefeh]

So neutral is not your thing

[@sharksport01]

I like neutral in a common, cookie cutter house.

[@anakajaib6854]

I watch this because i see Porsche..and that's it

[@vickiivins3288]

❤

[@Sylarzx]

looks cold

[@zgurich]

It's sad that you don't translate subtitles into Russian

[@Lunarl4ndr]

What exactly is Mid-Century about this massive vault like home? All the rooms are separated and there is no real flow from room to room or use of cheap materials. It just seems to have cinder blocks and massive metal beams. It's got a facade like Le Corbusier's buildings, but with none of the guided flow or green interior spaces. It's more brutalist than Mid-Century.

[@bin31zz]

This house is for millionaires that love that midcentury/prison aesthetics.

[@khk5723]

Was that Zaha Hadid wearing an Issey Miyake dress?

[@JordanBanh]

This is straight outta a rich millionaire thriller murder movie

[@shoedil812]

Architects have such nice jobs. Just draw some bs lines "make it artsy" and let other people do the building. I know alot of them .... maybe 1 out of 100 has skills....

[@hapichteam]

What kind of life is this sir? I from india. Please adopt me. I can be your house dog