Inside a Secluded Island Cabin On The Edge of a Cliff (Cabin Tour)
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The philosophical intent of The Folly by Cheshire Architects is to provide a gentle cabin retreat for its owners. As such, the architect is concerned about employing a built interior quality of calm and repose to the cabin. Positioned on a clifftop in Takapuna, New Zealand, The Folly is an end piece of a project that started near thirty years prior and is a single house with steps down the clifftop. To complement the original luxurious home, the architect built The Folly on the far northern edge of the landscape to embrace the sun and views. With each Cheshire Architects projects there is an element of managed revelation, so that when one arrives there is hint of something before the reveal is slowly rolled out.
Designed to look like a modern yet rusted shed, The Folly can be seen across the landscape from the main home, yet it isn’t until approach that its charm is revealed. Following the house tour through the entry, there is a realisation that there is a level of consideration and luxury provided through the choice of materials, decor and interior design. The cabin appears to look casual and informal yet, through its meticulously planned interior design and architecture, a certain level of luxurious indulgence is felt. The floor plan of the cabin is kept quite simple as the architect has built it to serve two functions. One half is the garden shed and the other is the retreat and guesthouse with kitchen. The inside of the home is rectangular in shape and everything, such as the kitchen, lounge space and two-way fireplace, is visible upon entrance. Outside is an open-air terrace where one can sit and look out to the ocean.
One of more critical elements of the home is to provide a place of repose and reflection. As such, the quality of the spaces that reflect this are important to the end design. Hinting at the humble qualities of the early mining cottages of the area, The Folly is made from purposely rusted corrugated iron to imply that the building has been there for a very long time. Referencing the rust through the colour of timber used on the exterior contributes to the feeling of calm and quietness of the building and is employed to inspire people to slow down once they enter. A consistency is also employed with the same materials used across walls, floors and the roof of the cabin.
Though described as an extraordinary endeavour by a large number of people by Pip Cheshire, the design of The Folly was guided by Pip’s sketches and watercolours and brought to life by the project team in Cheshire Architects office, the contractors on site and the interior designers from the United States. Positioned on the edge of clifftop, The Folly opens its cabin doors and encourages its guests to sit back and appreciate their surrounds while embracing the upmost relaxation.
00:00 - Introduction to The Secluded Cabin
00:44 - A 25-year Long Process
01:35 - Incorporating Considered Luxury
02:22 - The Cabin Floor Plan
03:17 - A Warm Material Palette
04:30 - The Collaborative Process
05:11 - Inspired by Personal Memories
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Photography by Sam Hartnett.
Architecture by Cheshire Architects.
Interior design by Lucas Interior Associates.
Build by Clifftop Services.
Landscape design by Urbanite Damian Wendleborn.
Filmed and edited by O&Co. Homes.
Production by The Local Production.
Location: Takapuna, New Zealand
The Local Project acknowledges Māori as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand. We recognise the importance of Indigenous peoples in the identity of our respective countries and continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Indigenous people of these lands.
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A great marriage of modern architecture and rustic interior design!
I can't even say a thing. This is one of the best design and location I've ever seen here. 😍😍
@TheLocalProject
2 ай бұрын
We agree!
The David Attenborough equivalent for architecture and design. Perfect narration through this video
The landscape with the pohutukawas, low planting and the lawn is heaven
Chesire Architects are truly advancing the art form. Magnificent addition to their already remarkable portfolio.
@TheLocalProject
2 ай бұрын
They truly are an incredibly talented team - we're honoured to be able to feature their work. ❤
The use of materials is perfect and takes this structure to another level.. The landscaping and that large tree that reaches out to the cabin is amazing. Truly the stars lined up for this project.
@TheLocalProject
2 ай бұрын
We couldn't agree more!
Such a gorgeous piece of land. Rather than taking away the beauty of the landscape, the cabin compliments it with the simplicity and wood finishes. The radiance and coziness of this cabin is so nice and the cliffside views make it a wonderful area. Thank you Local Project for this presentation and sharing this cabin with us!
@TheLocalProject
2 ай бұрын
The pleasure is all ours!
“How much can you pair it back and it still gets stronger and stronger”. Love it.
What lovely light! It seems as if every plant of the exterior down to the every blade of grass glows with an inner light. If there is a heaven this must be what it looks like. The house seems to rise up and be a back stage for it all. Absolutely coveted and adored. Thank you for sharing this pure bliss..
@PiefacePete46
2 ай бұрын
New Zealanders have lovingly referred to their country as "Godzone" (God's own) down through the generations... that light quality is part of the reason.
A small, perfect cabin captured in a perfectly executed video: architect's insights, music, all of it.
It's such a perfect space - rustic, and small, but because it's so open, it doesn't feel that small. I love how rustic walls and floors and combined with modern floor-to-ceiling windows. It's not clashing! And that wall-through fireplace is perfect. I also loved that murphy bed hidden in one of the walls.
Gorgeous cabin! Love the all-wood interior and other humble materials. Goes to show you don’t need high end materials to create luxury - just great design. Also, it’s nice to hear an architect talk about collaboration for once. Seem like a very humble man. One of my favorite builds on this channel now.
Wow, I wouldn’t need the main house. Just that small space would be perfect and what a view.
What an excellent effort in simplicity and function. There is so much more to this modest building than meets the eye. Great work, to both designer and builder.
The design of the cabin is impeccable! Additionally, it's hard to recall a project more beautifully landscaped.
Takes my breath away - new favorite house tour on KZread! I can just imagine being cozied up here with a cup of tea, watching a thick storm roll in over the water and feeling so content. Beautiful work.
Wow what a setting! Hope they know how good they have it.
My God. The setting is sublime. And yes, the structure is a beauty as well.
Truly beautiful. What I liked the most is the fact it's rather small, which means it can be maintained by only one person. The size and the extensive use of wood also makes it extremely cozy. It's also interesting the placement of the fireplace. I'd love to know how efficient is to warm the inside of the house considering it also projects a lot of heat toward the exterior. The placement of the cabin is also perfect. What a stunning view!
@PiefacePete46
2 ай бұрын
The climate at this part of New Zealand, near Auckland, is quite moderate, so the heating demands in a building this size would not be too great.
Beautifully designed!
a million dollar tree to live by, amazing location amazing building and amazing everything.... after 8 years of architecture career so jealous of people having such opportunity and such vision....want an apprentice? hahahahah
"There is a place for everything and everything is in place" I like that.
I'm moving in! 💚💙🩵💜💚
@TheLocalProject
2 ай бұрын
Us too!
Encantada com esse trabalho!!! que vídeo espetacular, que casa, que talento!
Bravo! 🌿💚🌿
Such an iconic name - Pip Chesire
What a beautiful location and residence
Gorgeous! I love the landscaping too.
The bed actually made me gasp. Bravo
That trees❤
Wow. Simply stunning. For some reason, I expected Magnum showing up. It has that kind of vibe, I think.
@mjrtensepian1727
2 ай бұрын
Magnum P.I.?
@p.a.6034
2 ай бұрын
@@mjrtensepian1727 Yep. Somehow, I got this Hawaii-feeling. Maybe it's the trees & the garden landscape. Anyhow - simply beautiful!
The house is nice, but that location and the gorgeous trees 😍😍😍
What an extraordinary man!
Absolutely wonderful sentiments, space and video ❤️
Simple and beautiful
Thomas Magnum would like to know if it's available for rent.
I dream to work with you. My vision exists in few and you where born with it and I can’t take that for granted in my life time. It would be an honor to understand your complexities. And grow strong and stronger.
forget the house and the folly, i just want to go lay down in the middle of those gorgeous trees and listen to the ocean. (but I love them both as well!)
Какой красивый уютный дом с секретной спальней
rustic luxury. ugh i'm smitten
Nice
The fire crackeling...
What are those gorgeous white flowers ringing the property?
@norwich8588
Ай бұрын
Renga Renga lily Arthropodium cirratum
Le projet et la réalisation est sympa, mais plusieurs problème, les images défilent rapidement et bien des éléments nous sont cachés comme le dispositif ou l'on voit la cloison mobile coupé subitement et les grands placards eux aussi que l'on aperçoit une fraction de seconde....
🤩🤩🤩
where did he buy those white glasses?! I need! Seriously someone, drop a link
I would much rather hear about the design concept accompanied by the slow moving camera. There is a lot to see here.
I think estate agents do a better job of filming properties. They aren't afraid to do walk-throughs and give a real sense of the space. This is more like photography.
I do love all these houses on TLP but the commentary really does my head in with the pretentiousness. Thank god for the mute button.
@justindavis6574
3 күн бұрын
I’m with you. Normally I hate it but if there was ever a situation for pretentiousness to be used it’s probably here. The quality of the designs and builds we see on this channel are the definition of excellence. The accent of the commentator also adds to the pretentiousness I’ll say. It’s not nearly as offensive if you imagine the same commentary by a man from south Mississippi.
Most people have far too little money while a few have far too much.
Not a folly. Solly. 😎
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The music was way too intrusive for the speaker to be heard clearly. I had to mute it.
show the kitchens
you can put a pile of poo on that plot and will still look amazing
1) fabulously beautiful location! 2) All that rough sawn timber is a bit...dirt/dust-collecty 3) The silly little glasses look pretentious on Phillip Johnson, all the more so on someone who ...isn't PJ
@PiefacePete46
2 ай бұрын
I cannot think of any reason to be personally offensive when commenting on a video about a building and architecture. There may be a place for bad manners... this is not that place.
@mjrtensepian1727
2 ай бұрын
@@PiefacePete46 I can; a wholesale rejection of phony, affectational shows of pretention and egotism, and the coviction to call it wherever encountered. And "this" , John, is a KZread comments section. You utter bore.
@mjrtensepian1727
2 ай бұрын
@@PiefacePete46 I can; a wholesale rejection of phony, affected pretense and egotism, and the conviction to call it out wherever encountered. And “this”, John, is a KZread comments section, you utter bore.
Beautiful architecture and interior design! Such a pitty with all that wasted greenspace. The rest of the landscaping was nice, but lawns are lifeless spaces with a terrible impact on biodiversity, too bad they're so popular.
The house and design are well designed enough, but the real award goes to the pompous and arrogance manner in which he speaks about this home. So off putting it detracts from the video and home. Yikes
All that blah blah blah and there's a huge monstrosity right outside the window. Wouldn't calm me even an ounce. Rubbish!
More phoney than folly
I got my degree in Architecture but chose not to practice, mainly for the money but also because all architects are such pretentious bullshit artists. They all try to look the same (glasses, black shirts / turtlenecks, pop of color like red somewhere on their person) and all talk the same. I just wish there was one architect out there who would be honest and say "I did this because it looked cool to me". Instead, they are sniffing their own farts from a champagne glass non-stop.
Home and settling are great, but putting 18th century furniture in a modern home is a travesty. It is laughable and ruins everything 😂
How do you get away with having that roof so flat?
@rjginsburg
2 ай бұрын
With buckets under the leaks