Inside a Concrete Super House That Hangs Over a Cliff (House Tour)

Evoking grandiosity through carefully considered sharp points and rounded edges, the concrete super house by Joe Adsett Architects offers unrivalled views of Toowoomba’s sweeping landscape. Creating a piece of architecture that was befitting of the location and striking natural landscape, Vitrocsa collaborated with Joe Adsett Architects to produce the concrete super house that fully embraced its location. Balancing at the very top of the site, the concrete super house offers views from East of Brisbane toward Picnic Point and Table Top Mountain.

Whilst the home’s location is situated over a ridge, Joe Adsett Architects endeavoured to create more space by cantilevering away from the slope. By projecting part of the concrete super house out from the built space, the ability to create a more functional living space with privacy from surrounding neighbours arose.

Arriving at the concrete super house, the gaze is immediately ensnared by the curving concrete wall that cantilevers away from the base of the home. With the garage underneath the house offering one way of entrance, it is the curved pathway leading to the deliberately oversized glass pivot door that is the striking entrance of the home. Working with Vitrocsa to create the glazing for the home, the frame of the windows was done with a slender aluminium product comprised of reinforced stainless steel. Made in Australia and designed to Swiss specifications, the framing offers unbroken views of the surrounding landscape whilst also bringing a seamless indoor-outdoor flow into the home.

With restrained materials used across the exterior architecture, the interior design choices also reflect the primary theme of the concrete super house. Softened with veneered timber products and large porcelain tiles, curves and sharp points are repeated through the joinery elements. Furthermore, the furnishings also introduce soft textures and colours that bring a humanising element to the concrete super house.

00:00 - A Welcome to Cliffhanger House
00:36 - The Location of the Super House
00:46 - Building On The Edge of A Landslide Zone
01:36 - Arriving At The Site
02:00 - The Vitrocsa Glazing Suite
02:40 - A Seamless Flow From Kitchen to Outdoors
03:00 - An Extension of The Main Living Area
03:14 - The Material Palette
03:52 - Emulating The Architecture Through Furniture
04:17 - Designing Weather Flexible Houses
04:41 - The Challenging Aspect of The Cantilever

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Photography by Cam Murchison.
Architecture by Joe Adsett Architects.
Build by Valdal Projects.
Engineering by Westera Partners.
Windows by Vitrocsa.
Furniture by Space.
Filmed and Edited by Dan Preston.
Production by The Local Project.

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[calcmaster]

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[Bold_bezels]

Me and my mate always look up to this house every single day we go up and down the range. I haven’t seen the front of it until now but I always knew this property is absolutely stunning since I first saw it and always be one of my inspiration.

[philleach]

The building contractor must be a local legend! Well done to whoever you are.

[cadacor]

This home takes my breath away. Wow, just wow! Truly significant.

[davidhunternyc]

This is the most sensually beautiful driveway I've ever seen. Even Bernini peers through the clouds with astonishment.

[emanuelaquilina]

I absolutely love Joe Adsett’s designs. They are so compelling and classic in that they only evolve as itself and not a distinct period.

[markthompson]

This is a beautiful and spectacular house. Simple but strong concept carried right through. Very well done!

[pf]

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[DarrenBrown-vz]

This house has great views and privacy. Even as a dog I would love to live here, because as a dog I would not have to worry about paying for it!

[mitchellbenham]

I live next door to an (under construction) Joe Adset house. He was also one of my tutors at uni. Keen to see this and compare to our new neighbours

[raysville]

I am so taken by the use of concrete and it's limitless possibility. The execution of the Architect's vision is flawless.

[michelfortier]

Beautiful! You hire an architect to design a a piece of art that one is lucky enough to reside in and able to pass on to others who will appreciate it as much as you do. Love the curves.

[rhaffamacshehac]

I love this Australian architectural style, it's very contemporary, it strikes a balance between the modern with a cozy, wonderful touch!!!

[Buildingenjoyment]

The attention to detail is exceptional.

[BigGrizzNYC]

Incredible would be an understatement. This place is so magical is borderline unreal. Almost like a rendering.

[sigmatau]

Everything in this house seems that it was Thought and designed at its minimum detail. Simply perfect.

Thanks for sharing

[porkchopsmcm]

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[walterego]

I didn't count the number of times he said "the views on offer" but it may be a world record. Congratulation.

[mikeplantagenet]

With the violent storms that come through this region, having plenty of concrete above me sounds ideal.

[SJR_Media_Group]

*_Gravity Defying Architecture that Marries Natural Beauty of the Site with Stunning Architecture and Engineering..._*

Cantilevers so crisp and thin spanning impossible distances add a WOW element unlike no other. Floor to Ceiling Glass Walls that bring the stunning views inside. Interior and Exterior Spaces that effortlessly flow between each other. Hard to tell where the exterior begins and the interior ends. Colors, textures, focal points all work together enveloping the lucky people who live here with a sense of permanence and safety.

*_This structure, like Falling Water, will remain relevant for decades to come. Great Architecture never grows old._*