Can this house slow down time?

The production value is through the roof on this one. Bravo.

Your videography, presentation, and commentary are all absolutely stunning. What a beautiful delve into your creative and emotional side. I love how tactile this entire experience is, even though it’s just imagery and music and words. Absolutely beautiful work, Dami. ❤

This is almost poetic as it is beautiful. Thank you for expanding my mindset when it comes to the concept of time very few architects have embraced. It’s so funny how people used to spend a whole day doing laundry by hand, and now we have machines that do it for us but we still have no time. Taking the time in those moments of pause are to me such a quality existence. I couldn’t imagine even having that headache of a frustrating job just to come home to four walls that do nothing for you. I’m still designing my future home, but now I will inculcate these concepts. Time is pieces of our lives that we should not waste.

Imagine getting home, absolutely dying to take a dump, and then remembering you need to wait for a slow ass lift to drag you up a hill followed by a, wait for it, a god damn labyrinth.

My favourite moment of the video was you explaining the fabric-concrete. It was beautiful visual storytelling that not only let me visualize the texture, but really feel it. This video is a masterclass in visual storytelling and editing, and the home is beautiful. 🙌

I LOVED this concept. Someday I want to live in a house that is both a warm welcoming home, but also kind of a art statement. Were each cm² was designed with a specific higher purpose in mind. Like the labyrinth or the entranceway or the sundial aspect of this one. Bedrooms that feel like a sanctuary to sleep, where trying to do anything but sleep (and that other thing) feels completely out of place. An office that let's you work but reminds you of why you work and when it's time to rest. And doing all this not like a commander, demanding obedience, or through fear. But as a lovely, gentle and kind, invisible hand remining you to be present.

This house sounds like an absolute nightmare to access or depart in a medical emergency! Two scenarios that spring to mind are 1) an elderly person calls an ambulance for help, then possibly becomes incommunicative. How does an ambo even work out the quickest way to access the house proper and the patient?! 2) A child, with their innate ability to succumb to a wild assortment of ailments; needs to be gotten into a vehicle, and transported to the nearest hospital- time is critical! That elevator and remote garage concept would waste life-threatening seconds, no; minutes! Please consider the realities of human requirements, and not just the arty and emotional pif-paf when designing for human habitation, as no amount of ambience can compensate for the loss of a loved one.

Why are these so damn good! Never seen such high level of production and storytelling

THIS IS HOW CHRISTOPHER NOLAN WOULD DESIGN A BUILDING IF HE WAS AN ARCHITECT

I'm torn about this project: it's a beautiful house, in a beautiful location. I also get the impression that there really is a philosophy behind it, if not some poetry. Far too often, when it comes to architecture, I have the impression that the architects only want to express their ego and then invent post facto explanations for it. It is definitely a house I would enjoy living in. On the other hand, it is a very expensive project that only a few very privileged people can afford, and in a very isolated location. In times of housing crises, I see that as a minus. The residents will have to rely on one or more cars for the smallest errand, which is not very good for the environment. The heart says yes, the mind says no.

Instead of catching up on social media - do a wall sit every time you have time - it feels like time slows to a painful crawl and then you'll wish you never had free time for the rest of your life.

any update on this project?

I absolutely love these videos, they're so unbelievably high quality and show a way of life that I'm not exposed to at all. It makes me realize the world could be beautiful

You mentioned "in-between-moments" which reminded me of the work of photographer Gregory Crewdson, who made whole series based on that concept, albeit with a more ominous setting rather than tranquil. I find it fascinating and exhilarating how much thought and effort you put into the design. It requires quite the perspicacious mindset. Looking forward to seeing how this project continues!

great video! i really want to know whats the song from 11:05

“I got around the house but there was nobody there.” So technically, you we’re trespassing lol. (I’m joking).

I have no words. This was beautifully crafted, Dami. Kudos to the team!

Dear Dami Lee and everyone responsible for producing this video, Thank you so much for making this video. This was such an absolutely amazing and thought provoking experience. Your architecture has always inspired me in a general sense, but this takes things to an entirely different level of thinking and of feeling. Cinematically it was a beautiful video. The monologue describing the reasoning and visualizations behind the concept were truly elucidating and quite clear. How this concept plays with the fundamental nature of our reality was such an interesting perception and I cannot tell you how much this has inspired me in my current project. Thank you.

And when there is emergency that slows down the time 😂 I think you forgot something you need to revise everything here.

This sounds lovely as a retreat, but it doesn't seem functional as a regular house. I understand you were given carte blanche for this, but I still can't figure out who's using a slow elevator and a labyrinth just to get to their front door other than David Bowie.