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this is incredible. Coromandel itself is one of the most beautiful places i’ve been, and this house perfectly compliments it. the fact that it's 21 years old is kind of shocking, it looks pristine.
This is spectacular. I can't believe it's nearly 21 years old. If you'd told me it was 5 years old, I'd have believed you. I guess that's what great design is all about.
'Simple does not necessaryly mean easy'...this is one of the best examples of the care and attention that is possible in the design of 'a simple box'. Restraint...at it's most understated form...beautifully executed...and well maintained Thanks for sharing. John Ferraz Architect.
I could listen to him describe this all day, as I don’t need a dictionary or google archispeak translate to understand him. Beautiful project, and incredible that it is 21 years old. More of these please. Less of the bifurcationing and juxtapositioning…..
Brilliant design and excellently executed. The fact that it's 21 years old and still looks new is testament to it's clever design and use of materials. A few things that didn't seem to be covered though is, does it have a septic tank and why no solar panels? I love the drawbridge decks but would constantly worry about young kids falling off.
I absolutely love this. What a wonderful space to share with loved ones….and the LOCATION!!!!!! OMG, so,beautiful. You are very privileged to have this.
I like many of the other people who commented, I am surprised that the home is over 20 years old. It looks brand new. It's such a beautiful design which fits so perfectly into the environment in which it was built. The ability to open the doors to a magnificent view is fantastic. I love the bathtub on wheels and the drawbridge and I love that the house can be closed tight while you are gone. It's lovely! I'm thankful that you took risks in the design which worked out well.
It struck me as utilitarian. It forces you to engage with the outdoors. Like the cabins I stayed at in Canada which were minimalistic. It's a creative and inventive house. Unusual. Thankyou
I'm reading all these comments about the fact that the house is 21 years old and looks brand new. I think there are two factors in play here. First, there were obviously good choices made in the design and construction of the house and second, and more important in my opinion, it's a vacation home so it doesn't see the day to day bumps and bruises a full time residence would. It probably has a cumulative "lived in" time of a couple of years. Beautiful home and beautiful location.
Interesting that this cabin was built 25 years ago. Olson Kundig's widely acclaimed & ubiquitously published False Bay Writer's Cabin - with the same folding shutters/decks setup which I'd erroneously assumed to be innovative - wasn't built until 2010 (12 years ago). So a belated tip of the hat to Mr. Crosson for coming up with the system for his experimental cabin! (And he's right: the interiors still look pristine thanks no doubt to being battened up most of the year.)
Thank you. I wasnt aware of that. It seems that Kundig's cabin is using motor for lifting the deck. Do you know if this one is opened/closed manualy? There are some things visible at 3:49 where you can wind the rope for the smaller part of the decs. I am not sure if it would work for the big deck at the front.
Absolutely loved this house. The experience of place and of the materials is deeply satisfying, even when experienced virtually. The down-to-earth, unfussy approach proves that a seemingly simple, prosaic building can answer the users' needs over time AND photograph well. This house is a source of valuable lessons for architects everywhere.
I've always loved this house, and reached out to the firm that designed it, but never heard back from them. Perhaps I'll give it another try. You can't help but love the simplicity of it.
Oh my, that gorgeous bath! Adore it. What a super idea. I hope there are brakes on the wheels. Ha ha. Or not! Raise those side wings and take to the skies. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What an amazing house and location. So clever with the lock-up fortress-kind-of-gate that unfolds, the bathtub on wheels. This house was something special. One on one with nature and those breathtaking views ❤️🙏
