Exploring A Concrete Dream House That Is Perfectly Responsive to A Subtropical Climate (House Tour)

Fulfilling the client’s desire to build their concrete dream house, Shaun Lockyer Architects considers the tactile and environmental benefits of building with concrete. Located in an inner-city suburb of Brisbane, Dilkera embodies responsive design in how it reacts to both its climate as well as its location.
Dilkera’s striking concrete façade and distinctive form are largely informed by the subtropical climate. The residence is a direct expression of how a home’s design can manage a rapidly changing mix of rain, heat and humidity - typical conditions of Brisbane and south-east Queensland where the home resides. So that the inhabitants are not constantly moving between the inside and the outside to avoid the weather, there are deep thresholds, lovely wide eaves and protected edges so there's a constant sense of being able to live throughout the entire concrete dream house, despite the season.
Shaun Lockyer Architects also explores what elements make up a concrete dream house. The home offers vestiges to surrounding scenery, including views of bushland on the eastern side, an expansive river looking across to New Farm Park and The Powerhouse on the western side, and views of the city to the southwest.
Through a bold approach to materiality, Shaun Lockyer Architects designs a robust yet welcoming home. The structure’s materiality is kept minimal and, while concrete dominates, it is complemented by a beautiful stone that forms the base of the house along with black and blond timbers throughout. Concrete floor finishes from the inside to outside are consistent, creating a seamlessness between indoor and outdoor spaces as the concrete transitions to oak cabinetry and extends through to the furniture.
An incremental revealing of what lies beyond this concrete dream house expresses a deliberate modernist theme. As soon as one enters the home there is an opening of space, with a double-height room that becomes the centre of gravity in both the form and architecture of the house. Walking around the home, views through to the landscape and garden reveal themselves, which nurtures a connection to the outside and a sense of the residence’s transparency.
Dilkera expresses the tangible reality of what was once a mere vision of a concrete dream house. To achieve this, Shaun Lockyer Architects prioritised the relationship with the client and in turn created a home that is distinctly different, resulting in a deliberate attempt for the home to engage with the landscape rather than be a dialogue about the building in itself.
00:00 - Introduction to the Concrete Dream House
00:32 - The Home and The Area
01:05 - Views from the Home
01:31 - A Modernist Theme on Approach
02:02 - A Walkthrough of the Home
02:22 - A Canvas for Life and Personality
02:40 - Less is More
02:59 - The Materials
03:41 - Controlling and Curating the Light
04:29 - Engaging with the Landscape
05:16 - Client and Architect Relationships
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Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones
Cover image by Dan Preston
Architecture by Shaun Lockyer Architects
Interior Design by Claire Stevens Interior Design
Build by CGH Constructions
Landscape by Greencare Projects
Engineering by Westera Partners
Filmed and Edited by Dan Preston
Production by The Local Project
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[@Bluewaterpinessantarosabeach]

They understand not only their continent, but also each bioregion. Most are raised with an inherent relationship to the landscape, thus when siting a build , their first objective is to create into the existing elements.

[@AmukelaniHNkuna]

Is it just me or is Australian architecture just in a league of its own?

[@BenjatIsufi]

True.

[@jenniferconsiglio7143]

In a league of its own.

[@mrporsche4236]

Most houses in australia are not like this.Most are extremely rubbish

[@JRO3117]

They know what’s up with the concrete

[@hy3r691]

This isn't "Australian architecture", it's just modern architecture that happens to be in Australia

[@PostImperfect]

This is just an extraordinary house. The thought that has gone into not only how it looks, but also the lived experience is breathtaking

[@DanMolinaStudio]

Great! Views, left, right and centre. Modern touch without screaming modern. I love this one!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Beautiful home. The easy transitions from inside to outside are seamless. Great strength and calmness.

[@mrvk39]

I love this! It's a superb manifestation of modern architectural trends with concrete and dark finishes and blonde wood. I think that art pieces are just these perfect splashes of color for that palette. The house showcases "natural" materials like stone, concrete, timber but at the same time is inviting and intimate. And it frames perfectly all the great views the house gets. They are lucky to be right across from city center over the water and landscaping around the house is about perfect.

[@Es_Tay]

Amazing. As a Brissy local I'm sure I've seen this place whilst hanging out in New Farm Park.

[@malilim2273]

This is amazing. I think one of a few modern house I actually like and wouldn’t feel depress to live in.

[@briancanbefound]

Brilliant. Love these guys. Sounds so South African(!)

[@mattford1584]

Great integration of out and in and the difference in textures of the various surfaces is interesting. Like the grass trees. Thanks for posting!

[@daddythomas1389]

Stunning just stunning!! My favorite house ever! It would be a fantasy for me to live in a house like this!! Some people have amazing life!! Hope you truly enjoy!!! Just thinking about this makes me happy!!

[@fuegoultra2818]

Wonderful form. The landscaping is stunning.

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I love this modern home! The space, the design, the greens, everything was sophisticated! Thank you Local Project 😎💖

[@robbygroze5544]

Perfect in every way

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Absolutely stunning!

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Very calm house. Ideal for life

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Such a stunning home!

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OMG the greenery is ❤❤❤❤❤

[@patrickoberem9109]

Sublime. Understated genius!

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Sobria, íntima y a la vez abierta. Compacta y hermosa,

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🤔 Harmony and creation!🏠👌.

[@MrThechapman]

Beautiful work!!!

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this was epic !

[@AKhan.28]

Drop dead gorgeous

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Sharp and natural

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Just gorgeous

[@darlenelake1657]

stunning !!!

[@inesrahane3610]

très très sympa cette maison, raffinée, ouverte et sécure, moderne et en phase avec la végétation, une touche très artistique dans le graphisme des plantes donne totalement vie au béton qui devient fonctionnel et esthétique aussi. inclusion de l'eau en miroir, magnifique

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WOW​ Beautiful​

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[@trezuno]

Tons of amazing homes here, this channel has definitely inspired me! Hopefully, one day, I too will have a home built to my personality. First, I need to get my business started, while tough trying to do that, pushing through. Maybe even my GoFundMe will help get there.

[@sheikhen6503]

Love the videos! Sometimes the S sound can be very high and uncomfortable, would suggest using a pop filter to reduce it

[@gpgreyvenstein8227]

Thank you for pronouncing "project" like a normal person. Love from South Africa

[@christinescurr1111]

Beautiful. Can anyone tell me what the hanging pothos like vine plant is? Thank you.

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wow

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Hello, I would like to inquire about the equipment used for shooting videos. I really like your visuals and colors! I used translation software, and some descriptions are not appropriate. Please forgive me~😀😀😊😊

[@sutats]

A fine looking property. 1:09 Not sure about the neighbour with a partially concreted river view.

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It’s what I expect heaven to be like.

[@thomassrensen9423]

Wow, this is my favorit local project.

[@TheLocalProject]

Wow, thanks!

[@carlm6766]

Beautiful house. How will this not get flooded? Doesn’t Brisbane flood every few years? Insurance would be insane.

[@ngwazi5229]

They'd use historical flood records from the area and build above the floodplain Hopefully

[@modman1907]

Very much a dry block, metres above any past flood level 🙏🏽

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what is song you used?

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Wish this one was up on their website.

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It is now 🙋🏻‍♂️

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Just wondering TLP, why a house that took 7 whole years to build do we only get a 5-minute video?

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The mosquitoes will love it there

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W

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when are you going to showcase houses in north America?

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When they start building houses that aren't made of paper

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[@diegogonzalez9086]

What a beautiful and well designed house that connected the exterior with the interior so majestically, but the 2nd floor exterior is just an eye soar or a deception in regards to all of the majestic art work done on the ground floor. It's like having the best shit on and putting a terrible tie to go along with it

[@wrwosster89076]

Once again on This channel - bland interiors +++ (except for some art). Whites, greys, blonde timber etc

[@dhairyadave1806]

nice home!

[@ronnymcdonald2543]

OMG that twattery of the upper middle class like Architects - it's basically a semi industrial concrete structure with a mismatch of internal furnishings lol