The Award-Winning Home of an Architect That Unites Architecture, Art, Design and Craft (House Tour)

Located near central Melbourne with a view towards the Yarra River, Kew Residence is home of an architect that unites architecture, art, design and craft. Designed by and for John Wardle of John Wardle Architects, the architecture and interior design is intricately detailed, with emphasis placed on materiality and bespoke elements. The house is positioned to appear as part of the natural landscape of elm trees on the site, in a way that reflects the respect for nature inherent in Japanese design.

The architect’s love of the Japanese artefact is depicted in the forms and specifications within the interior design and architecture. Throughout the house, custom Japanese tiles are used as a measure, with spaces designed in response to the size, shape and aesthetic of the tiling. The kitchen walls feature a scalloped tile from the Tajimi Valley in Japan. A downstairs space known as the Bamboo Forest Room features tiles produced in a singular kiln in the Tajimi Valley. Each piece is slightly different, creating a varied and beautiful result that reflects the uniqueness and simplicity of Japanese artefacts. The master bathroom contains a mix of Agape products and INAX ceramic tiles, with a Nivis basin and Cristalplant bathtub completing its luxurious, organic materiality.

As the home of an architect, sculptural features are given equal weight to functional elements. The house displays John Wardle’s love of narrative, with personal stories contained in the customised interior design, an example being a table that tells the tale of a tea tray the architect purchased as a student.

As is often seen with the home of an architect, every detail of this house has been carefully considered with bespoke elements, play of light and aesthetic effects taking precedence.

Architecture and Interior Design by John Wardle Architects.
Stone, Tiles and Bathware from Artedomus.
Construction by Overend Construction.
Photography by Gavin Green.
Filmed and Edited by Cheer Squad Film Co.
Production by The Local Project.

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[kristeng]

this house is amazing but can we take a minute to appreciate the way this video was shot & edited?

[zunairah]

The amount of personality in this home is such a nice switch from the basic modern interior

[ellast]

I wish every construction project would take consideration of trees and try to build around them. They have magical energy.

[subrajeetmaharana]

When nature blends creamily with modern thinking.

[gabriellarsson]

As an aspiring architect-to-be, this might just be the single most motivating and inspiring thing I've ever come across. Because it truly feels like a home, and at the same time I could walk around in there for weeks and not have enough time to take it all in. Jaw-dropping.
Not only the attention to detail, but the eye- and the vision for every little detail cannot be put into words. I'm blown away, I really am.

[clintonoppong]

Hands down one of the best home tours I've ever seen. Very different directing and such a play on themes and materials. Beautiful home. Beautiful production.

[beeker]

I love architects that reconfigure a floor plan/home based on the existing landscape/nature/trees. 🏡 🌳 🌲

[pihermoso]

modern mid century meets traditional japanese design.... love it

[liamharkin]

What I love about homes like this is the fact that it will never age. It’s unique design is timeless and will always be beautiful.

[endritmaloku]

Highly impressive amount of character that this house owns.

[icharus]

As someone who’s already a home-body type person.. if I lived in that house, I think I would truly never want to leave home. Every room is beautiful.

[dennynikaj]

The editing, the design itself, the narrating, it is so calm, and good. As an architect I just can say respect for this masterpiece.

[harperwelch]

That's the most beautiful house I've seen in years. Every element is poetic and sensual. Simple and extravagant at the same time. Those floating plates of glass on the exterior and linear siding. It's all just stunning work. A fine piece of modern art perfectly in sync with our time in history.

[davidlu]

You guys really might just be the most attention to detail production on YouTube for architecture and design

[stucumins]

An absolute credit to architect and owner…….such an individual, respectful and stunning home……one of the best I’ve seen.

[freechilli]

I'm normally drawn to minimalistic design but the aesthetics of this home is so breathtaking. Each room has its own character and the way the tiles become the hero piece is just so excellently executed.

[ravent]

I admire his aesthetic sense - the art in the home is fantastic, and the variety in textures, especially the tiles, is fabulous.

[gowthamatammana]

Quite a masterpiece. There's something to look at and marvel at every corner and at the same time evoked warmth of a home.

[artisansworks]

I love the combination of textures from tile and wood, how light plays in the rooms and how he has combined modern with charming. There is such peace coming from everything that can be seen from the house, it’s totally integrated.

[annameyer]

I admire amazing creativity of the architects featured on this channel as well as the videographers who produce these breathtaking videos! As a mom of 2 toddlers I rarely get a break, but as soon as I get an alert for your new video I get my coffee, grab my headphones and “travel” to the most amazing houses of Australia.