Inside A Floating Home Where Art Meets Architecture (House Tour)

Nestled into the southern Tasmanian landscape sits Room11’s floating home Triptych project - three unique buildings spanning across a pristine Tasman Peninsula locale. One of the buildings is Koonya, a home with an experience that extends all the way to the horizon. The outdoor sculptural piece (the Pulmonum), main house and Glass House offer a retreat as well as a raw and direct connection to place that is potent and memorable. As such, Room11 establishes a strong and unwavering approach to creating a floating home.
Concrete is abundantly used across the three projects, with Room11 drawing on its solidity to create a standalone floating home in a broad landscape that offers an immense, modern art-like structure whilst still feeling comfortable and providing a sense of sanctuary.
The key to establishing architecture in such a remote location is considering and highlighting the qualities of the site. The large window looking out towards the horizon acts as a piece of art, marking the endpoint of a journey as one descends into the building before being projected into the landscape. The somewhat brutal approach to creating this floating home allowed Room11 to make playful interventions off the main spaces. For example, one of the bedrooms has a low, horizontal window that offers views of the landscape beyond when one lies down. Additionally, the master bedroom has a sheepskin cupboard, providing a playful and enjoyable element that also exudes a feeling of warmth.
In the bathrooms, the view is replaced by reflections, as mirrors are extensively used throughout in both. The master bathroom contains a bath that is recessed into the ground, with a long window that allows one to bathe whilst enjoying the view of the rolling hills outside. Furniture and interior design elements are kept to a minimum to further showcase the landscape as the focal point.
The landscaping around the floating home, driven by the particular gravels on the roadways as one journeys to the residence, serves to establish a perimeter around the building to protect it from the elements. Ventilation in the main house occurs through a bespoke vent system that beautifully captures the crossflow from northerly and southerly winds that pass through the area.
A remarkable architectural injection into a remote landscape, the Triptych project features a floating home that harmonises with the raw, untouched beauty of the Tasmanian coastline in a way that is robust and strong whilst still remaining sensitive and peaceful.
00:00 - Engaging Concrete To Create The Floating Home
00:55 - Introduction to TRIPTYCH
01:55 - The Client's Vision
02:20 - The Process Of Arrival
02:47 - Playful Interventions Throughout The Home
03:36 - Utilising Mirrors In The Interior Design
04:09 - Landscaping Inspired By The Journey
04:35 - Bespoke Ventilation System
05:09 - The 4th Built Element
05:36 - Manifesting The Original Idea
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Photography by Adam Gibson.
Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape by Room11.
Build by Elevate Building Tasmania.
Engineering by Gandy and Roberts.
Filmed and Edited by Dan Preston.
Production by The Local Project.
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[@TheLocalProject]

We hope you enjoyed watching and hearing about TRIPTYCH by Room11. It’s truly remarkable how architecture and art merge together in such a harmonious way. The triptych concept of this project, with its interconnected yet distinct structures, showcases a creative freedom that breaks away from traditional norms. TRIPTYCH was recently featured in Issue No. 12 of our Print Publication, which is available to purchase through our website - thelocalproject.com.au/publication/issue-12/

[@sealswimswim354]

A fluffy wall sounds so inviting for a bedroom space. I do love soft textures.

[@peachnecctar1658]

this is a really unique and trippy house. I can imagine shrooming in this house would be insane

[@ovr.lighting]

Love the sheepskin cabinetry! I wish that playful softness had been given other places to occupy in the house.

[@spieker3A5]

It's alive. You can feel its presence. An entity. As a guardian of the external landscape. A caretaker of the life internal.

[@Yeoldelole]

These two are absolutely genius. Extremely impressive considerations!

[@mahithr]

The shot at 0:48 is absolutely stunning !!!

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Gorgeous. I'm glad somebody built this and shared it with us, but I wouldn't want to live in that space. Wish you included more about the setup and construction of the glass house.

[@donutspete]

I believe they’ve featured it in a previous episode

[@sekeleoanesekeleoane6354]

Yes there's a previous episode about it, I think the client was a writer wanted it as a retreat when he/she writes

[@littlenest]

Oh, the setting and the views! Each house is an experience! ♥

[@blackvulture7999]

Simply have one word - wow.

[@jialx]

"We used concrete because it has a solidity.." I am genuinely crying laughing

[@skyworm8006]

These videos would be a lot better if there was less pseudo-intellectual wank / listing architecture buzzwords.

[@mischino]

This is just brilliant! So sophisticated and elegant.

[@erinpalmer7179]

Honestly...takes my breath.

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

looks amazing....also looks cold....

[@venividivici1982]

Oh wow...just wow

[@g.iuseppe]

This is an excellent demonstration of how landscape and architecture can be integrated successfully. The view is absolutely breathtaking.

[@johansneeuw5527]

I wouldnt consider partially burying a brutalist box as "Succefully intergrating" it with nature. This is terrible architecuture and its ruining the landscape.

[@ziraprod6090]

I love this house - but it sure ain't 'integrated'.

[@nikkilogan7726]

Would love to stay in a beautiful home with an amazing view like that! Staring at the view is just gorgeous. Thanks Local Project

[@LeodiAstoriaXIII]

What an experience... watching this video is like going through a journey deep into my soul, the music, the cinematography, the still shots, incredible! You guys should release videos like this WITHOUT any commentary, I can watch it all day or even put it in my TV for a zen / euphoric break time. And can you guys give the credit to the music as well? Would love to have this music for ambient.

[@TheLocalProject]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nenehnjie7647]

Beautifully thought through!

[@JoshRichmanDesign]

lol the way they describe a concrete slab. Lol

[@AR-15-685]

Architecture is art.

[@cpk01]

What would you say is the meaning behind this work of art?

[@255georg]

Gorgeous!

[@user-yt5hs1fz7c]

Magical

[@outofthefoxootf979]

Beautiful project, really well settled in its context.

[@ericarey64]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@izaak2231]

Man I love it!!!

[@domvdmformd8845]

Quite special. 👏👏👏

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

What an amazing place

[@AKhan.28]

Unreal

[@user-df4qk1rh7k]

Great project!!!

[@zis8772]

pure genius

[@TheFakeMackie]

Awesome!

[@ScapeGO4T]

I LOVE cantilevers CHARLIEEE! I LOVE cantilevers

[@G-RAMIREZ]

Beautiful piece of ART.

[@TheLocalProject]

Indeed it is!

[@Stickybutton]

I cannot imagine what a construction feat this must be, the structure might look simple but more often than not, the simpler they look the more complex the construction is. The logistics involved to build something like this in this location must have been a nightmare too.

[@jondutton39]

The uniqueness of this build sets this project apart from others. Each room was a pleasant surprise.

[@alexandrel9109]

Sustainability !

[@EvenStarMN]

is it someone's home? REally. What a taste is that? Concrete and Glass Metall lover.

[@talloolahmoon]

Awe!

[@Msalaine]

Brilliant

[@stealthhunter6998]

This house reminds me of the artstyle in the video game “Control”.

[@bjorn2970]

Award winner!

[@zounds13]

Gorgeous image at 2:55.

[@law-of-attraction0913]

最高ですね❤

[@insidiousengineering]

It never ceases to amaze me how box qualifies as architecture. While the site is gorgeous and the view from a single room is categorically stunning I'm left wondering how much more could have been achieved using the same design philosophy. Just my opinion which means hot as I am not the client.

[@morningdew1821]

there is another video just of that glass house

[@brianmoto427]

Just remarkable. This home transports you to another place entirely. The landscape and scenery is equally breathtaking. Excellent work capturing this project.

[@brettdepper1570]

Well done to all involved- you’re challenge now is to make such design more available to those that appreciate but can’t take up due to it being out of reach financially.

[@insidiousengineering]

Why not? Joseph Eichler, Cliff May, Anshen, Allen, John Lauttner, FL Wright, Richard Neutra all did exactly that, were hugely successful and made an invaluable contribution to society.

[@omstygomsty]

Yeah, why should they... Elitism needs expression 😂

[@lalahaha5313]

It's an impressive concrete box!

[@JonasPolsky]

cheeky

[@adedejijubril8048]

I feel there's still more story to be told about this remarkable project. Absolute masterpiece

[@Neo-hn9jp]

Especially the sheepskin cupboard 😂😂😂

[@paullevi3341]

JUST UNREAL!

[@armaanh5396]

NO doubt it is all Marvelous but what about social distance to relocating with such expensive remote beauty?

[@juliansjourney]

"here's a huge fucking concrete slab for BOOKREADING AND BIRDWATCHING" LOL WAT

[@allansuurkask2916]

Absolute masterpiece, awesome! Only questions that bothers me is the acoustic, doesnt it sound like a church inside? Or maybe it was thought to sound like that?

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

Its so wanky I love it. A true master piece of international architecture, particularly like that there is no balcony, "if you want to experience the outdoors, get of your f*cking arse and go out side the house!"

[@bradleybath3670]

Oh those mirrors world be a bitch to keep clean. So stunning though. Giving blade runner vibes and I’m loving it

[@martian9033]

❤❤

[@guillermomeza8373]

Bravo, destroy the nature! 👏👏👏

[@ivanklymenko]

😍

[@shangweiliu1598]

it's like one of those tech billionaire's house in cautionary-tale sci-fi movies

[@tbillington]

I love minimalism in architecture, and the main and glass house is stunning, but that concrete shed slab being talked about as a "destination" is some A grade wankery.

[@childemperor]

❤

[@MatteoManzi]

The two key words are "short period". The usual exercise in style. The usual egocentric concrete block.

[@anaduarte7180]

Wow…

[@codylim1]

Finished watching 6:06

[@9ramthebuffs9]

is this the ex-machina house?

[@DwellerStudio]

all very cool with great execution. But, seems a bit lonely and sad

[@johnmccadden7121]

Of the many outstanding projects I've seen on this channel, this is the first that is such a poor use of an amazing site.

[@trizneena]

This is now in my top three best things I've ever seen.

[@davidsat24]

A sheeps skin cupboard hey? Couldnt do that in kiwiland.

[@user-ph3pr5qh8r]

这种房子可以参观吗

[@davidparsons3432]

Oooo...No....that's a scary corridor...with concrete flanking a narrow passage......looks like it was designed by AutoCad -AI

[@paradonym]

3500$ a night Airbnb...

[@hackiest]

otherwise known as a concrete slab

[@RickFrom1987]

Good god.

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

its a achievement to build in the middle of nowhere in its self

[@adrians.7489]

very very cool.

[@user-hr2mj1ct2s]

This place is beautiful but has such a weird feeling to it … horror movie energy

[@peterbriers]

Feels completely out of place. Like a construction yard unfinished construction yard in a beautiful flowing landscape.

[@peterbradshaw8018]

Elizabeth Farnsworth Mies Van Der Rohe.

[@bmates5167]

Beautiful space. Functional, sculptural with a great connection to the landscape. Bravo guys.

[@gtv6chuck]

A very elegant building but so stark that it’s not really a home.

[@jimbobbyrnes]

where money meets waste

[@XTSu-sl1bb]

Bit brutalist for my taste but great picture windows. Detailing looked a bit questionable, building will age badly in that climate. Kitchen went further than skylight opening was a bad detail that’s obvious when spaces are simple

[@omstygomsty]

Demolish it someone please

[@rkandathil]

I don't care if anyone agrees, but this house felt very unsettling and extremely creepy to me. I appreciate it as art but not as a home.

[@carissafisher7514]

This music feels like I am looking at the home of a serial killer...needs more upbeat music!

[@SmallBlogV8]

You'd have to be pretty narcissistic to enjoy an all-mirror bathroom...

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

Is it just me? Or does the word 'arrogance' come to mind with anybody else?

[@milosbrajkovic9855]

Not just you. 'Crime' also come to mind

[@mrvk39]

I am not a fan of this. It's a bit too brutalist for my taste. The views are incredible and are well-framed but the rest? I don't get these half-windows on the bottom. Yeah, if you are in bed, you can see something, but if you have a floor to ceiling window, you can also see a few lying on bed OR see it sitting down or standing up. It's just weird....

[@XTSu-sl1bb]

Wow, we almost written the same comment. You must have good taste, ha ha

[@mrvk39]

@@XTSu-sl1bb LOL yup or bad taste - a lot of people think brutalism, particularly in residential architecture is a sign of particular sophistication :)

[@XTSu-sl1bb]

@@mrvk39 it’s true, but when you look at the top level resorts. Arguably the highest level of design it’s never brutalist and more vernacular. Places like aman from Kerry hill.

[@dt6279]

Art meets architecture, huh? Don't see a piece of artwork in this house, just empty walls.

[@AbhisarRawat]

Horrendous House

[@DZ60]

Wow. This is truly ugly.

[@ricoxkiller]

Architects with a huge budget always rely on large glass windows/walls to elevate their projects. Without the huge glass panes and the view, it becomes a very boring project.

[@shawnhollahan590]

It's beautiful but...... boring. It looks like a shipping container and it probably cost millions. All ego and no art.

[@rayaan6951]

Art isn't defined by whether it appeals to you or not, this home is chalk full of emotion for me and I'd consider it art.

[@insidiousengineering]

Categorically false. Art is intended to be contemplated or appreciated as beautiful. Please get a dictionary.

[@shphmn07]

This is so POETIC

[@minigrow9602]

Not cozy.

[@thomassrensen9423]

Hhhmmm, I think it does not fit into nature that surrounds the house. You should have combined the build with wood and plants on the roof and around the house - in my mind 😊

[@user-gt1zt4dp6d]

отстой

[@goodbyeamerica9077]

Идеальный дом