Designed by Stukel Architecture in collaboration with AJP Constructions, Zig Zag House makes waves as a contemporary house in an environment dominated by traditional cottages. Named after its distinctively dynamic architecture, the home is a sculptural response to its Kensington site. As a contemporary house, the architecture of the home reflects the movement of water, paying homage to the waterway that cuts through the landscape connecting Centennial Park and Botany Bay.
Architecturally, the contemporary house is both impressive and bold. An overhang to the west orientation internally defines the home’s lounge, kitchen and dining spaces whilst a large blade column – inserted into the stairs – provides a solid focal point within a generous open space.
The interior design of Zig Zag House sees typical materials elevated through considered treatment. A seamless quality is inhered in the venetian plaster blade column, while a concrete wall is marked to elegantly resemble a particular grain of timber. The treatment of each material brings to the surface subtle aesthetic qualities, establishing the home as a contemporary house.
Located in the Sydney suburb of Kensington, Zig Zag House introduces 21st century architecture into the urban milieu. Visualised by Stukel Architecture and skilfully executed by AJP Constructions, Zig Zag House stands as a contemporary house that testifies to a successful design collaboration.
00:00 – Introduction to the Contemporary House
00:49 – The Relationship between Architect and Builder
01:14 – The Client Brief
01:48 – The Unique Ceiling Form
02:52 – Building the Roof
03:24 – The Stairs
04:10 – Unique Use of Materials
05:17 – Concrete Finishes
06:13 – The Architects Favourite Part of the House
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Photography by Simon Whitbread.
Architecture by Stukel Architecture.
Build by AJP Constructions.
Filmed and Edited by O&Co. Homes.
Production by The Local Project.
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The roof is an interesting idea, but seems more suited to an office building rather than residential.
does anyone know what brand the pendant light at 2:49 is from? 🤔
Seems beautiful and unique design for young people but got some worry to let old people to live in there because of Feng-shui. Wrinkles top design could make bad effect for health on Feng-shui mind.
local project always on point and I love the details and everything about every video, as a young designer and Architect am always inspired. beautiful work
The builder was obviously quite nervous in the beginning, but you can sense his confidence overcoming it when talking about details he's passionate about. A very genuine moment and shows his love and passion for his work.
I’ve been watching YouTube for about 10 years and this is the first channel that feels different. Idk if it’s the piano in the back, or the slow shots, but something about these videos is so peaceful.
The roof is utterly hideous. The interior is nice though.
Still waiting for the world famous architect George Costanza to showcase his project.
Such an interesting renovation – love the geometric shapes.
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Wow! Hats off to the builder. The level of craftsmanship is phenomenal.
Money, money, money the unspoken ingredient.
Don't mention money.
I am not being a smart ars, but it is absolutely a most relevant ingredient.
Some say that you will never recover that part of your investment, so the question is how much % is unrecovered.
Some architecture is expensive to maintain aswell.
So this is an important topic.
And yes the shear pleasure of something done right is valuable.
This channel helps me a lot in channeling my inner creativity. It motivates and inspires me to get things done. Thank you for being an inspiration, The Local Project. Continue sharing your forte!
So stunning to much to mention loved every bit of this home and tour👌
Bleak, cold, bland, soulless … Words that come to mind viewing this interior.
The camera angles are so close on most of the frames that I can't tell much. The videographer did this no favors.
sexy house but a fake Venetian marble column?
Building a home like this with it's complexities takes a lot of work. I applaud the architect and builder. Great job!
Fantastic work! Only the column to be placed so close to stairs is absolutely unpractical.
Your videos are absolutely gorgeous. Makes me want to buy a house and I'm pro rent.
music is to loud, hard to focus on speach
Wow, really like the architecture… personally would have gone with brighter color furniture like red, yellow or cherry on the couch and dining area…. love the column and stairs.
What a mess! Seems like there’s enough ideas for 4 seperate houses but instead it’s crammed into one, making it feel forced and cluttered.
Finally a big concrete, glass and steel box that has had some thought and craftmanship put into it. If only more house extensions of this ilk had this much flair.
Not sure about the coloumn in front of the staircase. If someone trips down the stairs, theres a giant concrete slab to break your fall?
dream home right here. so plush so modern so practical and purposeful in design. I've been looking at architectural designs for a couple years now and this house is it.
This video was too short, but in fact as long as other videos. However, this project should be explained longer.
Stunning!
Beautiful.
Australian architects seem to be better than American ones.
A casa zigzag é impressionante, o detalhe da escada, a mistura do ferro com o concreto traz elegância da construção.
This house is absolutely, ridiculously, wonderful I’m literally smiling. Refinement and whimsy are not easy to make work and the ZigZag house does it masterfully.
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Gorgeous!
I like most houses being featured in this channel, but this house I am not so sure about it. Most houses being featured have simple and clean straight forward design which designed for function. But this house is a bit over the top. As many commented, the concrete pillar is oddly placed unless it has a structural purpose. And the architect seems very proud of it as so much effort making the pillar…maybe I am wrong, but I feel many features of this house are built not for functionality but to impress people.
I love the interior design colours and textures they are really beautiful. But the curved roofline meeting the zigzag is a little disturbing. There doesn’t seem to be any harmony in the roof from the outside view. Otherwise beautiful house.
This project kinda sucks, most the work went to the roof and feels awkward and heavy. That columns sticks right at the end of the stairs that probably was not intended.
Unique accordion fold and staircase design, to stand out from all the others!
This what impress me the most about Australia not only that they are the masters of contemporary architecture at least to me but the craftsmen and the builliders are extremely precise. I think I need to come back to Australia after getting my bachelor in architecture just to learn by touring these houses for a few months. Good job well done 👏
I don't like it personally. It feels very dark and depressing
This house is kind of awkward in my opinion. The design of the ceiling is a cool concept, but visually it doesn't work.