@@landysok90 yeah well it’s their job ?? Architects DESIGN houses and the builders build them , they both WILLINGLY CHOSE these jobs , but the builders deserve the same love and appreciation architects do
I love the the interior of this house. The concrete pillars remind me of a cathedral but stripped down to become post modern. This space feels so contemporary, brutalist yet warm, open yet cozy, heavy yet full of light. One of my favourite projects anywhere.
The interior of this building is interesting, with the "lily pads" reminding of fan vaulting. Using fabric forms makes this type of brutalism much more attractive than I usually find. I hope the design ideas stand the test of time.
Interesting. I'd be curious to see this in 10 or 20 years. The shape of the planters is going to compress the root systems of the trees. I wonder how the lilypads will respond to the expansion that may cause. I've seen plant roots split stone in half.
Usually care would be taken to choose suitable types of trees and plants for rooftop gardens. Rooftop gardens have been around for 20 years at least. By now there would be quite a lot of accumulated knowledge and experience for suitable plants.
@@Nice-Biscuit I hope they were careful. It isn't the rooftop location that concerns me--I've seen some lovely rooftop gardens. It's the shape of the vessel. I was also playing with the words "compression" and "expansion" to poke a tiny bit of fun at Frank Lloyd Wright fans. (A category that includes myself!)
I really like the individual parts of the house, however, when I get a wide lens view of the exterior I come away feeling that the whole is so much less than those amazing parts. Ultimately, it reminds me of a small town stretched out along a country highway in which some parts speak to each other while others do not.
It's giving a livable version of journey to the center of the earth - personally love the feeling of feeling really small by plant and feature that feel oversized rather than them just being big in general. Definitely by far best modern house ive ever seen.
I sense the massive tree planters on the roof will be an issue at some point in the future. Between weight, drainage, wind load, upkeep, etc. there's bound to be issues
you think they spent all this time and money and didn't address this issue?? you think your casual observation in the comments is the first time anyone thought of it? 😅 I guarantee all of those concerns are addressed and not a problem...
I love the materials, lighting, concrete pillars. I would have liked to have seen more repetition throughout the whole building outside. It’s still art and beautiful.
8000 sq feet is a generous space, but I wouldn't call it ridiculously big. At least it is integrated into the landscape and is harmonious with its surroundings. One could not say the same for most McMansions (10,000-20,000 sq ft tasteless residences, often found in parts of the US).
@@covakoma1064 but you guys are thinking of it in a utilitarian point of view. This people paid for the experiencie of having someone who they consider a great artist to build them something they consider a piece of art to sleep in it. Impractical becomes meaningless at this point.
There's things I love about it. I really like the courtyards and the cedar and the explanation of the light. The trees on top make me think of that building in English Bay with the tree...very Vancouver to me. I like the fabric idea and the cross section with the concrete but it still feels heavy.
The photo before watching the video reeled me in so I clicked, this dwelling is really nice. I’m sure it would be pure joy to live there but I don’t have $20 million.
Concrete has been used in mid-century modern architecture for decades. The pioneers are truly, Frank Lloyd Wright and his legendary student John Lautner. You are a talented and worthy follow up, sir.
I'm very curious about the effect of the trees above will have on the longevity of the lily pads. Trees are a very subtlety destructive force in almost all eras of architecture. Nature tends to win. I suppose we shall see.
I think I want to talk to the civil engineer about the safety of these hollow load bearing concrete tubes that look barely 12" in diameter but carry the weight of a full size shade tree and its planter.
Love the design. Weird magical feeling about it. Would have loved to see some rounded windows and doors in the concrete to match the soft contours of the concrete
This house is such a great example of how philosophy (or the openness to knowledge-making and creating as praxis) can influence how we think about every aspect of living in the world. Where art, aesthetics, and architecture coalesce, commune, and speak to and through one another to make something so beautiful, radical, and utilitarian.
I appreciate the overall design and how it fits into the landscape, but the concrete lily pads seem unnecessary. I understand that they are a reimagining of Frank Lloyd Wright's lily pads, but they would make me feel uncomfortable in the space, with all that weight looming overhead.
