Huge Congrats to @Dogen on this!! I had a great couple of months working on this one and I can't wait to see what you do with it!! If you want to see even MORE... of course dogen is dropping a vid on his channel too!! ua-cam.com/video/Qaj8X3pxxNM/v-deo.html a MASSIVE Thank you to the Patreon crew for making it possible for me to go out and shoot this project and help out a friend!! You guys are the true heros in this one!!
When a professional has the artisan mindset and its not just "another job". I love it, congratulations on a great house to the owner. Thanks for showing us the house!
The japanese way that I respect the most is they go modern but not forgetting the traditional part. Traditional modernity is what I hope every country and community would adopt.
Sounds like the architect built exactly what he wanted. It is a lot of house, but it it isn’t ostentatious. Really amazing to see such a good architect designing traditional Japanese style but better.
Congrats to Dogen for this amazing house! Japanese housing architecture is one of the most fascinating with its blending of nature. Hope he enjoys his dream
Honestly, this is the kinda home I would love to have. Though I will probably never get there, the way proptery and building prices are going in general. But I'm really glad for Dogen. Its very clear from his conduct that he puts alot into his work and its good to see him having the oppurtunity to get something so nice for himself and his family.
@@areyoujelton That's literally not how it works. If it really was, then plenty of people who are starving and homeless in 3rd world countries would be rich, especially when most of them work more hours then average people and do harder work. Go somewhere else with your ignorance and toxic mindset.
Oh, this house in Japan would definitely be more expensive than most homes in Suburban California. If I'm not mistaken, something like this would run you up to $25 million, and that's if it's directly located in Tokyo.
Nah bro, they have TONS of cash homes in Japan 57K 67K etc. of course they aren’t brand new homes like this but you can start small and build your way up.
Learn to do woodworking and you could end up with a beautiful home. There are things you will be able to make that the vast majority of homes will not have because they are full of mass produced factory fittings.
I was really curious how the air conditioning situation would work一 Interesting to see that there is centralized air conditioning in the house! Definitely uncommon in a lot of Japanese homes! So coooooooool *cries in poor student debt*
@@TokyoLens That's sort of weird, central air and even swamp (evaporative) coolers are tied directly into the HVAC in a lot of western homes. Surprised that Japanese homes for as mordern as they are don't do this as well.
@@BType13X2 Not as common as you might think, probably more of an US american thing, I assume. Take for example my home country, germany, one of the most developed countries in the world. No one here even has air conditioning in any shape way or form. And yes, it can get hot. We got 42c a few years back.
That closet idea is really unique, as is the idea of having no where to "hide" from the family. But I wonder who that will affect children in their teens, Im pretty sure everyone can remember how important it was to have your own space, and place to hide things (even if there is nothing wrong with what you're hiding) having that part of the house thats your own is important for your development in my opinion. Not that the kids wont find a way to do that, they always do, just my first impression. Also does it really snow that far south?
The closet idea is actually not unique at all. It's quiet common in Germany. My parents build their house in 2002 and we have one. Never had a dresser or wardrobe in my room.
The part about family being unable to hide from other family is definitely peculiar. Teens wanting their privacy is hardly unheard of or a bad thing at all. Giving them no way to have their privacy in their own home risks them seeking it outside their home.
yeah i agree, privacy is huge for me and i think i'd go crazy in a house like this 😭 it's beautiful don't get me wrong, but i definitely think privacy should've been better considered in the design
My friend ans her mother who ket me crash at theirs when I was between homes had a central family closet just off the bathroom separated by a pocket door. They had their laundry in the far end of the room and it was such a fantastic design that if I ever get the chance to build a home if my own I'm going to include it but with a drying room attached as well so you don't need to rely of power for dry clothes.
Dogen: "So, what do you think about the bathroom area?" Wife: "oh that's so nice, you even added an extra drying rack up there for me to use!!!" Dogen: *cries*
This honestly one of the most beautiful and coziest house I have ever seen. The architecture has truly captured what it means for a house to be called a home.
Homes in the UK are still basically designed and made the same as when your grandparents bought their first home. In Canada when you buy a home you can pick the brick colour, the roof tile colour, and also what colour you want the outside woodwork painted, so that ever home on the street is different. Not like in the UK where every home has the same brick and roof tile colour.
You can have beautiful homes in the UK as well. And if you are creative with wood working you can fit your house out in a style that others do not have.
@@4376ED The UK is not building homes but Canada is but. The problem Canada now has is that it is not building enough homes which is why the price has shot up.
Hi to both of you. I have been in the building trade for nearly 40 years now in the UK and construction methods change regularly but this build has blown my mind. This is truly a work of art.You were very lucky to land a architect with such vision.
I don't think so, they still build homes in the same way, as when your grandparents bought their first home. Bathroom drain pipes still hanging on the out side of the house. Dual water taps that ,are not true mixer taps. Over flow pipes from the bathroom water tank that still goes through the wall to the outside. Doors that in most cases are hung on the wrong side, so they interfere with access into the room, let's face it I could go on. I know this because I am an english man living in Canada,.
This is a fantastic video, love seeing not only the build process and the final reveal but seeing the architect and company CEO being interviewed. This is definitely a tremendous house and you can see not only the passion to build a comfortable family home but also the fact that they listened to Dogen and his wife when it came to creating a space that they want. You definitely get the feeling that it's comfortable and cosy in the house, while the lighting is certainly more subdued it doesn't seem to have negatively impacted the space which is wonderful. Also if Dogen wants to record more videos at night there's plenty of light for clear videos so he's not going to have to worry about setting up bright LED lights in order to make good quality videos
The point about lights is actually something he showed in a video on his channel, because it's something he brought up with the architect, so his office room had a curved ceiling with movable LED lights integrated so he has studio lighting in there without needing to set up tripod lights. It's absolutely genius how the architect addressed the issues they have with their current home and built the solutions into the house.
That is an insanely absolutely amazing house! I love every bit of design in it, outside of maybe the "always seeing the kids" thing, just cause I love my privacy a bit too much (especially when I was a teenage rebel). Can't even imagine how much that house cost, but, whatever it is, it's more than worth it imo.
Well we all love our privacy :,) tho it’s also a way for parents to make sure that the kids aren’t doing anything bad. Tho I’m like you, I’d prefer to just stay in my own room to study than on that big window where parents from across the kitchen can see me lmao!!!!
Yeah, this was the dumb idea of a guy who has no style. No concept of dressing up and trying everything on. Nothing like hiding your boobs from your dad, etc.
@@animeloveer97 I don't think that taking each others clothes is the problem here. The issue is the lack of privacy, which is a very important thing to have as a teen.
@@nevaatrust It depends on the family. Having your own room in my household (we're Asian) is a privilege. It's pretty common for families to sleep in the same room, much more share the same closet space.
18:09 "an incredible house so far..." Dogen being modest and underselling it somewhat! The house is absolutely stunning. A beautiful piece of thoughtful, considered, clever, meaningful architecture and design. Not to mention the craftsmanship! I mean, good God it's beautiful!
Amazing looking place. Incredible!!! Definitely a dream home for many!! Kudos to Dogen for all the years of hard work to get to this point and Norm for documenting this amazing achievement!!! Brilliant stuff guys~!!! Keep up the amazing work~!!
Very, very nice house. I love all the natural wood and the natural lighting during the day. My only concern is the kids... They definitely deserve their own space and own desks when they are in their teens! Maybe in the future they will move the master bedroom to the room above the kitchen - and the two kids have the rooms on the bottom floor? Beautiful house but that would be my concern!
This cross over between traditional Japanese and modern living is amazing. I love seeing properties like this that still keep that traditional feel but give you the new age features and gadgets.
I can not express enough how much I have fallen in love with Japanese style homes. They really understand how to build a home that makes you feel calm and at peace when you've done dealing with the world that is often stressful and loud.
Wonderful house. Dogen is very fortunate to have found such a warm, creative architect. The downstairs bath with the onsen & mini courtyard is heaven. The space he designed for his "UA-cam buddies" is so thoughtful. Hope we can see another video when they've fully moved in. 😊
Everything about that house amazes me. Its so freaking creative, and well thought out. Its definitely a dream of mine to one day own a house and live in japan, and this just gives me even more motivation to make that a reality.
I remember building a internal courtyard with a big window next to the bathtube in sims 3 and I was so in love with the idea of nature being part of the process of bathing. Love that somoene did it in reality!
Dogen's house is fantastic, and while I can't do anything major, I've been trying to take ideas from the house and incorporate what I can. My laundry room was doubling as a storage room, and I've gone through and cleaned it out and gotten rid of stuff, and now have my clothes in the same room. I like how the video is a mini documentary, showing the house from the very start of construction, then cutting to the present and showing it all off.
The warmth of the wood, infused with the modern facilities and teaming with life and nature makes the house look alive. The house emits love and warmth and i absolutely am a fan of this. great job by the constructors and especially by Dogen.
Wah!!! Dogen went all out with this project!! I love Japanese sliding doors, not just shoji doors but the quality of the outdoor sliding doors. They are heavy, well-built and seal tight, but they slide so smoothly that it takes almost no effort. I miss by Japanese balcony doors!
Having a central courtyard that the house surrounds is a very common traditional south american built. Nice to see it incorporated in such a modern/minimalist house.
i love houses with their own little court yards and this one in particualr turned out so so beautiful! i’m glad his dream came true n he is satisfied with the result because this house will make every guest envious :”) hope the kids will have a great time growing up there
omg the sliding paper waaaaaaaaaaallls! AND THEY CAN GO UP?? Crazy! I've always really enjoyed how some japanese houses/buildings will have a small little court yard which really brings nature into your house without it being inside. I didn't love the lighting in the house but maybe its how it came across on video. I love the practicality of the architectural decisions - from inducing sleepiness and making teenagers interact with the family and making laundry easier, it's so japanese to create things with purpose and logic but through feelings.
As a Westerner, I truly am MIND BLOWN at the entire house, not just the mini-onsen, the private courtyard, sliding shoji, etc. Everything is brilliant. Off to watch Dogen' own video!! Praise be to the youtube alg0rithm 💜💚
Comment trail #7: One of the reasons I'm so interested in Japan's culture, is everyone seems to have such passion and dedication to their craft. I can really appreciate that level of craftsmanship. Always interesting to hear people's story about their work. 🏘
Love that warm lighting on wood. Gives a fantastic glow. Big fan of those huge windows too. That family wardrobe is super interesting, but not sure if I could do it myself 😬
I am a simple person. I see Tokyo lens video on my notifications, I click on it instantaneously and enjoy it. I am always looking forward to watching your videos.
I'm not really sure why at 7:35 teens wanting to get away from their family a bit for some alone time is being portrayed as a bad thing. If anything it's better to let them do that in their own home or else you might risk them doing that outside the home and with folk who might be bad influences on them. The way Dogen talks about his kids being unable to 'run away' from them just comes off as a bit odd. Either way, lovely home!
It just doesn't work the way he explained it... children aren't stupid lol. But then again, they'll survive it. It's not like this is super important. They still got their room.
honestly, i saw the original video from Dogen as well and their home is absolutely amazing. I really love how these homes are so well thought out that it seems every little thing has to have a purpose for within the home even for the seasonal preparation.
$20 says that by the time Dogen's daughters are teens: They will have both the downstairs rooms, and he will have moved into the upstairs master with his wife.
This was very enjoyable. The wood joinery in the house also aids in reducing the sounds of shifting from temperature changes. The other reason I enjoyed this is that I live in an Eichler house in California which bears some traits of the house you're showing. If I were to move to Japan to live, I'd love this design as it better mirrors the idea of bringing the outside into the living area.
that's one incredible home - definitely jello. I just love the attention to detail and thought the architect put into it, this is very much something that's lacking in many other buildings.
I love Japans architecture like this which includes a lot of wood and nature, feels much more calming than modern houses which are over the top filled with marble and concrete
The Japanese home building techniques are very interesting! 2:30 to 5:00. I build and repair homes in the US. The whole concept shown here is so different from what we do. Fascinating! I would welcome a longer video that shows more of these workers, and their tools and materials. But if that’s not possible, thank you so much for the parts you did include!
Let's face it, the home construction industry in the US, is still in the middle ages, compared to the materials and quality of the carpenters in Japan.
@4376ED While this is amazingly cool, your comparison is pretty far off. While there some shoddy homes built in the US, there are even more built to amazing standards. Middle ages ... common dude.
What a stunning home! I've been so drawn to tiny minimalist style apartments lately, but I could definitely see myself living in a place like this! I love how much thought and care the architect put into designing this family home.
I hope they won't be too focused on the architectural idealistic idea and if kids will one day want their own desks and wardrobes in their rooms, they'll get them those, cause I might be 40, but I haven't forgotten how important sense of privacy is when you're a kid. And that communal wardrobe would be annoying to me even now. Yes, you don't have to walk around after washing, but when you need to change you still do have to run around the house and, either you have to be OK with someone entering that space while you might be changing, or you'll be blocking bathroom for everybody, or you have to take clothes go to your room and change there. Hopefully they don't have ADHD, cause I'd be loosing my patience so much with my scattered brain that constantly forgets things or changes mind. :D
I get your point on that, but wouldn't dwell to much on it. For my teenage years my wardrobe didn't fit into my room (having my desk and TV and Stuff in it was more important to me), so it was just in the hallway near the bathroom and honestly, that was like never, ever an issue at all. Same goes for my brother. And there was only one bathroom with the toilet not separated. Worked well enough. For all the fighting and arguing in teenage years not once because of privacy or bath-blocking issues (except once or twice, when I actually wanted to annoy my brother) :D So. Chances are, that this is not as much of a problem as you might think it could be :)
It’s a beautiful house Dogen! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you Norm for making this video. As an engineering student, seeing the building process was fantastic. It’s so cool how they join the wood pieces!!
While the house is absolutely incredible and I love everyone commenting on it, I want to shout out that Nihongo Jozu at 5:08 cause it made me spit out my tea and cracked me up hard
"Hey everyone! Norm here. Boat Captain. Pilot. Photographer. Real-estate developer. Pokémon enthusiast. And basically any other license you can obtain... which will all be mine! *whispers* Like the Pokémon..." Norm is a hero. 😂 Honestly. To see you and this channel grow, even in just the last year, has been insane! So happy for you man.
Beautiful house. Certainly glad i had my own space i could work in free from my parent’s shouting lol. Teens and kids need their space sometimes 😅 not every kid and parent in the world are good matches and kids need time to adjust for themselves,not just with other people they meet but also around family members . I dont think kids running away should just be blamed on their ‘rebellious phase’…
Exactly. When he said that i felt really disturbed. Everyone needs privacy every now and again. Beautiful house but not everyone wa nts to be with their family 24/7
@@Kevin-lv5ll unfortunately for asians studying on the floor is just not a thing. Asian parents say stuff like ‘study properly!!’ They think that if you’re not studying on a desk you’re slacking or you’re not paying attention
i would feel so blessed to live in a place a quarter as intelligently designed and beautiful as this. i absolutely love how every room has a view of greenery, yet no space feels exposed. having the window to the courtyard in the front entrance only being on the bottom half is so smart. otherwise the courtyard would feel too exposed to the front door.
There's a 1960s Asian-modern custom-built home in the neighbourhood I'm from in Seattle that has a courtyard that is very similar in many ways to this one, so it had a familiar feeling to me. I didn't know people were still doing that, but I always liked it, so I'm glad it's still an occasional thing. ^_^
@@brycerexarom8722 Classic design is better than Japanese design the problem is it is not being applied. Have a look at the Brett Hull channel on youtube he goes very in-depth on the topic of classic design and its forms.
I can not stand the low ceilings or lack of ceiling lighting, it makes me claustrophobic, but I like the overall concept. Love the beauty of the courtyard, but I would love it more if it was larger with seating.
@@SirMopy yes I know, I’ve been there. They also have small homes. But the guy building it to live in wasn’t Japanese. The West is all about bigger is better with lots of rooms, space, pools etc.
You probably should’ve checked the ceiling heights before okaying the plans. You make it look like a miniature gnome’s house walking around ducking doors and stooping to look out of any of the windows 😢
Woww I like the design of the house so much, if I ever have the chance to start my own house, I'd 100% implement some of the minimalistic yet cosy design this house has, nice !
You are a really thoughtful guy for that upstairs room a lot of people wouldn’t think of their friends like that you are a thoughtful person I really really like the design of the house
I like this house a lot. There are some great ideas/designs. Example the laundry layout. I was going to say: "I would have only one tree in the garden and more flowering plants" but then when he explained how hot it gets in the summer, then having 2 trees makes sense. They will give you more shade!! Sitting outside in the garden, at night, it would be nice to have those tiny little lights on a tree. I really like those "tree lights".
I love a lot of the ideas behind this house but I have to say I don't like how low the ceilings seem. Maybe he's just super tall and partly makes it seem shorter than it is but I also noticed he almost barely had clearance for the doorway or he very minimally ducked his head. As someone who is tall having such a short ceiling would constantly make me feel like I had to stoop over even if there were a few inches of clearance. And having lights so close to my face wouldn't help that feeling. Altho having a house that makes you sleepy sounds wonderful The interior garden is a really cool feature too
Pretty much the worst thing you can do to get your children from avoiding you is to make them live in a fishbowl. If your relationship is such that they're trying to avoid you, this is only going to make them resent you even more. Instead, try to develop a better relationship with them so they don't want to get away from you and at the same time, allow them the privacy to grow into independent adults.
Wow, such a beautiful house. I'm sure this is something that many of us who visit Japan dream of, having seen the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese homes. And your own onsen! Man, I have to admit to feeling very envious, but congratulations too Dogan. What a wonderful home you have built for your family. Thanks for sharing this with us Norm.
This is the epitome of modern Japanese architecture - and what a beauty it is! Both aesthetically pleasing and functional - proving you "can have your cake and eat it too" when it comes to function and form. Congratulations!
Such a beautiful “feel” to this home…night or day. I can tell by the finishes how lovely it will be in daylight. Being I’ll with something that challenges my sleep, this would be my favorite. Especially with the hot baths up to my neck. My body would thank me every night. Well done…🙏🏻🌸💕
I don't know if it's the lack of external windows, or that they filmed at night but it feels like a bomb shelter to me. Like the super nice one from blast from the past 😅
I love that the architect gives a name to each building. What an honour, it’s like an author personally signing his book 😊 that courtyard though! 😮 oof! So much love and thought went into this masterpiece. How fortunate for this family. I wish them so much love and life and luck living there. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely home. Xx
This house looks amazing! Very impressed! My only complaint would be the low ceilings and being a westerner I would have requested higher ceilings for sure. In Europe I don't even think it's legal to build a house with such low ceilings 2,30m I think it's the minimum allowed and usually 2,80m is the standard.
That was I was wondering about too. Why such a low ceilings. Maybe he's really tall guy, but this house is a custom built, so they could make it taller. Well I guess he doesn't mind.
people in asia are smaller than western people. the height there is quite common. we are just to tall for them xD but yeah, they could''ve make it a little higher.
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Huge Congrats to @Dogen on this!! I had a great couple of months working on this one and I can't wait to see what you do with it!!
If you want to see even MORE... of course dogen is dropping a vid on his channel too!! ua-cam.com/video/Qaj8X3pxxNM/v-deo.html
a MASSIVE Thank you to the Patreon crew for making it possible for me to go out and shoot this project and help out a friend!!
You guys are the true heros in this one!!
4:35 Those toe boots used by the builders looks really cool. What are they called and where can I buy them?
When a professional has the artisan mindset and its not just "another job".
I love it, congratulations on a great house to the owner.
Thanks for showing us the house!
Have you got to stay over in the past couple of months??
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Tabi boots worn by Tobi craftsmen.
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So: Making people live in boxes and by night AND in "sleepy" mode with no windows ... Japan. LOL.
I love how this house is really about "how do we make traditional designs better". It feels so Japanese but at the same time so personal.
The architect had a LOT of fun with this, I reckon
The japanese way that I respect the most is they go modern but not forgetting the traditional part. Traditional modernity is what I hope every country and community would adopt.
Sounds like the architect built exactly what he wanted. It is a lot of house, but it it isn’t ostentatious. Really amazing to see such a good architect designing traditional Japanese style but better.
My only complaint would be the central heating. But such an expensive house why not. Needs heating/cooling unit in guest bedroom imo though
More like how do we make traditional design looks more modern.
Because it's like traditional design is not better without those improvement
Congrats to Dogen for this amazing house! Japanese housing architecture is one of the most fascinating with its blending of nature. Hope he enjoys his dream
The hot waterspring shouldve been in the middle.....
Honestly, this is the kinda home I would love to have. Though I will probably never get there, the way proptery and building prices are going in general. But I'm really glad for Dogen. Its very clear from his conduct that he puts alot into his work and its good to see him having the oppurtunity to get something so nice for himself and his family.
@@areyoujelton That's literally not how it works. If it really was, then plenty of people who are starving and homeless in 3rd world countries would be rich, especially when most of them work more hours then average people and do harder work. Go somewhere else with your ignorance and toxic mindset.
@@areyoujelton Bad quote in the sense. Many times even when you try as much as you can, the opportunities never arise.
Oh, this house in Japan would definitely be more expensive than most homes in Suburban California. If I'm not mistaken, something like this would run you up to $25 million, and that's if it's directly located in Tokyo.
Nah bro, they have TONS of cash homes in Japan 57K 67K etc. of course they aren’t brand new homes like this but you can start small and build your way up.
Learn to do woodworking and you could end up with a beautiful home. There are things you will be able to make that the vast majority of homes will not have because they are full of mass produced factory fittings.
I was really curious how the air conditioning situation would work一 Interesting to see that there is centralized air conditioning in the house! Definitely uncommon in a lot of Japanese homes! So coooooooool *cries in poor student debt*
lol yea
It’s one of the only places I’ve ever seen in Japan with central air
Pure luxury lol
@@TokyoLens That's sort of weird, central air and even swamp (evaporative) coolers are tied directly into the HVAC in a lot of western homes. Surprised that Japanese homes for as mordern as they are don't do this as well.
@@BType13X2 Not as common as you might think, probably more of an US american thing, I assume. Take for example my home country, germany, one of the most developed countries in the world. No one here even has air conditioning in any shape way or form. And yes, it can get hot. We got 42c a few years back.
@@Kae-Lexi Air conditioning would only be needed for a short while during the year so it's easy to skimp on it.
@@Coraxi If that was the case, why do US households in the same climate have one anyways? It's a luxury, plain and simple.
That closet idea is really unique, as is the idea of having no where to "hide" from the family. But I wonder who that will affect children in their teens, Im pretty sure everyone can remember how important it was to have your own space, and place to hide things (even if there is nothing wrong with what you're hiding) having that part of the house thats your own is important for your development in my opinion. Not that the kids wont find a way to do that, they always do, just my first impression. Also does it really snow that far south?
Same here. I hope there's enough space in the kids' bedrooms for a dresser or wardrobe.
The closet idea is actually not unique at all. It's quiet common in Germany. My parents build their house in 2002 and we have one. Never had a dresser or wardrobe in my room.
The part about family being unable to hide from other family is definitely peculiar. Teens wanting their privacy is hardly unheard of or a bad thing at all. Giving them no way to have their privacy in their own home risks them seeking it outside their home.
yeah i agree, privacy is huge for me and i think i'd go crazy in a house like this 😭 it's beautiful don't get me wrong, but i definitely think privacy should've been better considered in the design
My friend ans her mother who ket me crash at theirs when I was between homes had a central family closet just off the bathroom separated by a pocket door. They had their laundry in the far end of the room and it was such a fantastic design that if I ever get the chance to build a home if my own I'm going to include it but with a drying room attached as well so you don't need to rely of power for dry clothes.
First thought when they walked to the bathroom area: "is that a pullup bar?". Love that it's integrated directly. What a beautiful house overall.
Dogen: "So, what do you think about the bathroom area?"
Wife: "oh that's so nice, you even added an extra drying rack up there for me to use!!!"
Dogen: *cries*
@@LeoSkyro i actually thought it was an extra drying rack at first lol
I always love the wood in Japanese design. It’s a great cozy feeling and closer to nature.
This honestly one of the most beautiful and coziest house I have ever seen. The architecture has truly captured what it means for a house to be called a home.
You seen those low ceilings? Not the best for cosiness
The feel of Japanese houses are so different to those in the UK, cant wait to drool over all the wood and warm lighting.
Homes in the UK are still basically designed and made the same as when your grandparents bought their first home. In Canada when you buy a home you can pick the brick colour, the roof tile colour, and also what colour you want the outside woodwork painted, so that ever home on the street is different. Not like in the UK where every home has the same brick and roof tile colour.
You can have beautiful homes in the UK as well. And if you are creative with wood working you can fit your house out in a style that others do not have.
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The UK is not building homes but Canada is but. The problem Canada now has is that it is not building enough homes which is why the price has shot up.
interiors in the UK are so bland as well
Hi to both of you. I have been in the building trade for nearly 40 years now in the UK and construction methods change regularly but this build has blown my mind. This is truly a work of art.You were very lucky to land a architect with such vision.
I don't think so, they still build homes in the same way, as when your grandparents bought their first home. Bathroom drain pipes still hanging on the out side of the house. Dual water taps that ,are not true mixer taps. Over flow pipes from the bathroom water tank that still goes through the wall to the outside. Doors that in most cases are hung on the wrong side, so they interfere with access into the room, let's face it I could go on. I know this because I am an english man living in Canada,.
This is a fantastic video, love seeing not only the build process and the final reveal but seeing the architect and company CEO being interviewed. This is definitely a tremendous house and you can see not only the passion to build a comfortable family home but also the fact that they listened to Dogen and his wife when it came to creating a space that they want. You definitely get the feeling that it's comfortable and cosy in the house, while the lighting is certainly more subdued it doesn't seem to have negatively impacted the space which is wonderful. Also if Dogen wants to record more videos at night there's plenty of light for clear videos so he's not going to have to worry about setting up bright LED lights in order to make good quality videos
The point about lights is actually something he showed in a video on his channel, because it's something he brought up with the architect, so his office room had a curved ceiling with movable LED lights integrated so he has studio lighting in there without needing to set up tripod lights. It's absolutely genius how the architect addressed the issues they have with their current home and built the solutions into the house.
That is an insanely absolutely amazing house! I love every bit of design in it, outside of maybe the "always seeing the kids" thing, just cause I love my privacy a bit too much (especially when I was a teenage rebel). Can't even imagine how much that house cost, but, whatever it is, it's more than worth it imo.
Well we all love our privacy :,) tho it’s also a way for parents to make sure that the kids aren’t doing anything bad. Tho I’m like you, I’d prefer to just stay in my own room to study than on that big window where parents from across the kitchen can see me lmao!!!!
yeah if I was a preteen or teen girl I would need more privacy than that room setup.
I’ve always admired the way Japan has combined modern and traditional together. We could learn a lot from them.
your 2 daughters will definitely love sharing a closet with the entire family when they start growing up
Yeah, this was the dumb idea of a guy who has no style. No concept of dressing up and trying everything on. Nothing like hiding your boobs from your dad, etc.
@@animeloveer97 I don't think that taking each others clothes is the problem here. The issue is the lack of privacy, which is a very important thing to have as a teen.
@@animeloveer97 I'm almost certain this person was being sarcastic.
@@nevaatrust It depends on the family. Having your own room in my household (we're Asian) is a privilege. It's pretty common for families to sleep in the same room, much more share the same closet space.
I love how he created the garden in the middle. So FIRE!! 🔥🔥🔥
18:09 "an incredible house so far..." Dogen being modest and underselling it somewhat! The house is absolutely stunning. A beautiful piece of thoughtful, considered, clever, meaningful architecture and design. Not to mention the craftsmanship! I mean, good God it's beautiful!
Amazing looking place. Incredible!!! Definitely a dream home for many!! Kudos to Dogen for all the years of hard work to get to this point and Norm for documenting this amazing achievement!!!
Brilliant stuff guys~!!! Keep up the amazing work~!!
The natural wood and the white walls with the Japanese style within the modern style just looks so good
Very, very nice house. I love all the natural wood and the natural lighting during the day. My only concern is the kids... They definitely deserve their own space and own desks when they are in their teens! Maybe in the future they will move the master bedroom to the room above the kitchen - and the two kids have the rooms on the bottom floor? Beautiful house but that would be my concern!
This cross over between traditional Japanese and modern living is amazing. I love seeing properties like this that still keep that traditional feel but give you the new age features and gadgets.
I can not express enough how much I have fallen in love with Japanese style homes. They really understand how to build a home that makes you feel calm and at peace when you've done dealing with the world that is often stressful and loud.
This house is nuts. The courtyard and kitchen are... I don't know... Dreamlike? Just an amazing piece of architecture.
Wonderful house. Dogen is very fortunate to have found such a warm, creative architect. The downstairs bath with the onsen & mini courtyard is heaven. The space he designed for his "UA-cam buddies" is so thoughtful. Hope we can see another video when they've fully moved in. 😊
Everything about that house amazes me. Its so freaking creative, and well thought out. Its definitely a dream of mine to one day own a house and live in japan, and this just gives me even more motivation to make that a reality.
The thought that went into making this house…
It’s just incredible. And the house is beautiful.
I remember building a internal courtyard with a big window next to the bathtube in sims 3 and I was so in love with the idea of nature being part of the process of bathing. Love that somoene did it in reality!
Dogen's house is fantastic, and while I can't do anything major, I've been trying to take ideas from the house and incorporate what I can. My laundry room was doubling as a storage room, and I've gone through and cleaned it out and gotten rid of stuff, and now have my clothes in the same room. I like how the video is a mini documentary, showing the house from the very start of construction, then cutting to the present and showing it all off.
So THIS was the project?! This is crazy!
That's an amazing house! I couldn't say anymore, it's AMAZING. Congratulations to Dogen!
The warmth of the wood, infused with the modern facilities and teaming with life and nature makes the house look alive. The house emits love and warmth and i absolutely am a fan of this. great job by the constructors and especially by Dogen.
The garden besides the bath is such an awesome touch. For sure the thing I liked the most in the hole house. Amazing project
Wah!!! Dogen went all out with this project!! I love Japanese sliding doors, not just shoji doors but the quality of the outdoor sliding doors. They are heavy, well-built and seal tight, but they slide so smoothly that it takes almost no effort. I miss by Japanese balcony doors!
Having a central courtyard that the house surrounds is a very common traditional south american built. Nice to see it incorporated in such a modern/minimalist house.
I also love how the family closet is another way for the family to interact naturally outside of their rooms, so clever!
i love houses with their own little court yards and this one in particualr turned out so so beautiful!
i’m glad his dream came true n he is satisfied with the result because this house will make every guest envious :”)
hope the kids will have a great time growing up there
omg the sliding paper waaaaaaaaaaallls! AND THEY CAN GO UP?? Crazy! I've always really enjoyed how some japanese houses/buildings will have a small little court yard which really brings nature into your house without it being inside. I didn't love the lighting in the house but maybe its how it came across on video. I love the practicality of the architectural decisions - from inducing sleepiness and making teenagers interact with the family and making laundry easier, it's so japanese to create things with purpose and logic but through feelings.
This has got to be one of the coolest houses I've seen. Congratz to Dogen!
As a Westerner, I truly am MIND BLOWN at the entire house, not just the mini-onsen, the private courtyard, sliding shoji, etc. Everything is brilliant. Off to watch Dogen' own video!! Praise be to the youtube alg0rithm 💜💚
How housing design is approached is always amazing to think about in different areas of the world.
Comment trail #7: One of the reasons I'm so interested in Japan's culture, is everyone seems to have such passion and dedication to their craft. I can really appreciate that level of craftsmanship. Always interesting to hear people's story about their work. 🏘
Love that warm lighting on wood. Gives a fantastic glow. Big fan of those huge windows too. That family wardrobe is super interesting, but not sure if I could do it myself 😬
This house is so stunning! And I love the idea that the house makes you sleepy at night. The warm light had me yawning and it's the middle of the day
What an amazing home! So many gorgeous design features. Congrats to Dogen and his family!
I am a simple person. I see Tokyo lens video on my notifications, I click on it instantaneously and enjoy it. I am always looking forward to watching your videos.
The lights are incredible in the house, I want mine like that when I renovate. Thanks for showing it.
I'm not really sure why at 7:35 teens wanting to get away from their family a bit for some alone time is being portrayed as a bad thing. If anything it's better to let them do that in their own home or else you might risk them doing that outside the home and with folk who might be bad influences on them. The way Dogen talks about his kids being unable to 'run away' from them just comes off as a bit odd. Either way, lovely home!
It just doesn't work the way he explained it... children aren't stupid lol. But then again, they'll survive it. It's not like this is super important. They still got their room.
honestly, i saw the original video from Dogen as well and their home is absolutely amazing.
I really love how these homes are so well thought out that it seems every little thing has to have a purpose for within the home even for the seasonal preparation.
$20 says that by the time Dogen's daughters are teens: They will have both the downstairs rooms, and he will have moved into the upstairs master with his wife.
My jaw dropped after seeing those hidden paper doors. This house is so cool, friendly and also warm.
This was very enjoyable. The wood joinery in the house also aids in reducing the sounds of shifting from temperature changes. The other reason I enjoyed this is that I live in an Eichler house in California which bears some traits of the house you're showing. If I were to move to Japan to live, I'd love this design as it better mirrors the idea of bringing the outside into the living area.
Couldn't agree more about those joints! There's a 100+ y/o palace in my country that literally built on joints, no nails. Still standing strong 💪.
that's one incredible home - definitely jello. I just love the attention to detail and thought the architect put into it, this is very much something that's lacking in many other buildings.
I love Japans architecture like this which includes a lot of wood and nature, feels much more calming than modern houses which are over the top filled with marble and concrete
Marble and concrete can be beautiful if properly done.
The Japanese home building techniques are very interesting! 2:30 to 5:00. I build and repair homes in the US. The whole concept shown here is so different from what we do. Fascinating! I would welcome a longer video that shows more of these workers, and their tools and materials. But if that’s not possible, thank you so much for the parts you did include!
Let's face it, the home construction industry in the US, is still in the middle ages, compared to the materials and quality of the carpenters in Japan.
@@4376ED lol wouldn't go that far.
@4376ED While this is amazingly cool, your comparison is pretty far off. While there some shoddy homes built in the US, there are even more built to amazing standards. Middle ages ... common dude.
I would have laughed so hard if I saw in big yellow letters DEWALT
What a stunning home! I've been so drawn to tiny minimalist style apartments lately, but I could definitely see myself living in a place like this! I love how much thought and care the architect put into designing this family home.
I’m convinced moving to Japan now. I need a house like this in my life!
5:08 "Dogen, UA-camr/Comedian, Nihongo Jozu" Literally laughed out loud and almost fell out of my chair. Oh man that was good.
I hope they won't be too focused on the architectural idealistic idea and if kids will one day want their own desks and wardrobes in their rooms, they'll get them those, cause I might be 40, but I haven't forgotten how important sense of privacy is when you're a kid. And that communal wardrobe would be annoying to me even now. Yes, you don't have to walk around after washing, but when you need to change you still do have to run around the house and, either you have to be OK with someone entering that space while you might be changing, or you'll be blocking bathroom for everybody, or you have to take clothes go to your room and change there. Hopefully they don't have ADHD, cause I'd be loosing my patience so much with my scattered brain that constantly forgets things or changes mind. :D
You need your clothes in your room.
I thought the same thing. Privacy is quite important to a teen/young adult
>or you'll be blocking bathroom for everybody
There's no toilet in the closet/laundry/bath area, so this is probably less a problem than you think.
I get your point on that, but wouldn't dwell to much on it. For my teenage years my wardrobe didn't fit into my room (having my desk and TV and Stuff in it was more important to me), so it was just in the hallway near the bathroom and honestly, that was like never, ever an issue at all. Same goes for my brother. And there was only one bathroom with the toilet not separated. Worked well enough. For all the fighting and arguing in teenage years not once because of privacy or bath-blocking issues (except once or twice, when I actually wanted to annoy my brother) :D So. Chances are, that this is not as much of a problem as you might think it could be :)
I agree. Beautiful house, but learning how to manage your period for one as a teen would be a bit of a nightmare here.
It’s a beautiful house Dogen! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you Norm for making this video. As an engineering student, seeing the building process was fantastic. It’s so cool how they join the wood pieces!!
While the house is absolutely incredible and I love everyone commenting on it, I want to shout out that Nihongo Jozu at 5:08 cause it made me spit out my tea and cracked me up hard
"Hey everyone! Norm here. Boat Captain. Pilot. Photographer. Real-estate developer. Pokémon enthusiast. And basically any other license you can obtain... which will all be mine! *whispers* Like the Pokémon..."
Norm is a hero. 😂 Honestly. To see you and this channel grow, even in just the last year, has been insane! So happy for you man.
Beautiful house. Certainly glad i had my own space i could work in free from my parent’s shouting lol.
Teens and kids need their space sometimes 😅 not every kid and parent in the world are good matches and kids need time to adjust for themselves,not just with other people they meet but also around family members . I dont think kids running away should just be blamed on their ‘rebellious phase’…
Exactly. When he said that i felt really disturbed. Everyone needs privacy every now and again. Beautiful house but not everyone wa nts to be with their family 24/7
I think that lofted "storage" space will become the kids' favourite place to hang out.
I agree. And I absolutely can't stand studying around other people, let alone my family.
Studying in their room on the ground probably is not that bad, and if they close the windows they still have privacy I imagine
@@Kevin-lv5ll unfortunately for asians studying on the floor is just not a thing. Asian parents say stuff like ‘study properly!!’ They think that if you’re not studying on a desk you’re slacking or you’re not paying attention
i would feel so blessed to live in a place a quarter as intelligently designed and beautiful as this. i absolutely love how every room has a view of greenery, yet no space feels exposed. having the window to the courtyard in the front entrance only being on the bottom half is so smart. otherwise the courtyard would feel too exposed to the front door.
This is such a gorgeous house! The courtyard is definitely my favorite part
I'm so happy for Dogen. He always puts a smile on my face and a chuckle in my heart. Such an amazing beautiful home!
There's a 1960s Asian-modern custom-built home in the neighbourhood I'm from in Seattle that has a courtyard that is very similar in many ways to this one, so it had a familiar feeling to me. I didn't know people were still doing that, but I always liked it, so I'm glad it's still an occasional thing. ^_^
I’m also in Seattle! All of the Asian styling slowly being integrated into our architecture is the best!!
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Classic design is better than Japanese design the problem is it is not being applied. Have a look at the Brett Hull channel on youtube he goes very in-depth on the topic of classic design and its forms.
I think I just died with envy. This house is gorgeous. So happy for Dogen.
I can not stand the low ceilings or lack of ceiling lighting, it makes me claustrophobic, but I like the overall concept. Love the beauty of the courtyard, but I would love it more if it was larger with seating.
Yeah it looks like he has to duck to go through doorways. You'd think in a custom house they would increase the door size
Yes I thought the same. Looks too cramped.
most japanese people are smaller than western people.. for them the height would be normal.
@@SirMopy yes I know, I’ve been there. They also have small homes. But the guy building it to live in wasn’t Japanese.
The West is all about bigger is better with lots of rooms, space, pools etc.
@@SirMopy yeah but if you're taller than that surely you'd want your own house to have doorways tall enough for yourself.
imagine my surprise seeing this is actually dogen's house!!! it's so cool to stumble upon him here
You probably should’ve checked the ceiling heights before okaying the plans. You make it look like a miniature gnome’s house walking around ducking doors and stooping to look out of any of the windows 😢
The title card for Dogen is hilarious! UA-camr/comedian. Nihongo Jozu. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It is a beautiful home.
Woww I like the design of the house so much, if I ever have the chance to start my own house, I'd 100% implement some of the minimalistic yet cosy design this house has, nice !
You are a really thoughtful guy for that upstairs room a lot of people wouldn’t think of their friends like that you are a thoughtful person I really really like the design of the house
Seeing Dogen's head out of the window was not something I would expect
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I like this house a lot. There are some great ideas/designs. Example the laundry layout. I was going to say: "I would have only one tree in the garden and more flowering plants" but then when he explained how hot it gets in the summer, then having 2 trees makes sense. They will give you more shade!! Sitting outside in the garden, at night, it would be nice to have those tiny little lights on a tree. I really like those "tree lights".
I love a lot of the ideas behind this house but I have to say I don't like how low the ceilings seem. Maybe he's just super tall and partly makes it seem shorter than it is but I also noticed he almost barely had clearance for the doorway or he very minimally ducked his head. As someone who is tall having such a short ceiling would constantly make me feel like I had to stoop over even if there were a few inches of clearance. And having lights so close to my face wouldn't help that feeling. Altho having a house that makes you sleepy sounds wonderful
The interior garden is a really cool feature too
I love that family closet and laundry area beside it. So practical! Also, who doesn’t love an indoor garden!
Pretty much the worst thing you can do to get your children from avoiding you is to make them live in a fishbowl. If your relationship is such that they're trying to avoid you, this is only going to make them resent you even more. Instead, try to develop a better relationship with them so they don't want to get away from you and at the same time, allow them the privacy to grow into independent adults.
This house had my mom and me looking at the video with absolute admiration for the whole duration. It is an incredible building, a goal for a life!
This is a beautiful home but for me it feels a bit claustrophobic. And I'm afraid to even ask how much it cost to design and build.
Wow, such a beautiful house. I'm sure this is something that many of us who visit Japan dream of, having seen the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese homes. And your own onsen! Man, I have to admit to feeling very envious, but congratulations too Dogan. What a wonderful home you have built for your family. Thanks for sharing this with us Norm.
As an architect, this looks incredible, it's so well planned and designed
yoooooo i was so happy to see this is for dogen!! i hope his family is happy and lives well there! :)
Oh wow, the level of thought that went into this house is amazing! Congratulations to @Dogen to have such an awesome new house :)
The light wood is such a nice complement to the whole house, I can definitely feel the sleepiness through the screen
The thing I found most impressive was the concept of having a separate guest room for visitors. That's such an interesting concept!
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This is the epitome of modern Japanese architecture - and what a beauty it is! Both aesthetically pleasing and functional - proving you "can have your cake and eat it too" when it comes to function and form. Congratulations!
It’s a beautiful house, but it feels so claustrophobic. It would drive me crazy. Is that just the camera angles perhaps? Does anyone feel that?
Such a beautiful “feel” to this home…night or day. I can tell by the finishes how lovely it will be in daylight.
Being I’ll with something that challenges my sleep, this would be my favorite. Especially with the hot baths up to my neck. My body would thank me every night.
Well done…🙏🏻🌸💕
So cool to see it all come together! And Dogen is right, it looks stunning during the later hours of the day!
Seriously, I know it has to be expensive but how much it cost?
Man.. im really into it,
I hope i can make house like this.
This is one of the most gorgeous houses that I've ever seen on UA-cam, and the lighting is amazing. The feeling of cozyness is unparallel.
Damn, that low ceiling ... a bit cave-like feeling 😅
Imagine introducing a design feature with the words 'snow is a beautiful thing'. Those shutters are magnificant.
I don't know if it's the lack of external windows, or that they filmed at night but it feels like a bomb shelter to me. Like the super nice one from blast from the past 😅
Agree. The ceiling is too low for me. I feel suffocated just by watching.
I love that the architect gives a name to each building. What an honour, it’s like an author personally signing his book 😊 that courtyard though! 😮 oof! So much love and thought went into this masterpiece. How fortunate for this family. I wish them so much love and life and luck living there. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely home. Xx
I have a new life goal right now! build that kind of house. How beautiful and iconic this house is!
This house looks amazing! Very impressed! My only complaint would be the low ceilings and being a westerner I would have requested higher ceilings for sure. In Europe I don't even think it's legal to build a house with such low ceilings 2,30m I think it's the minimum allowed and usually 2,80m is the standard.
Good for Dogen and his family. So awesome! The naka niwa is my favorite feature.
is it normal to have such low ceilings in modern build with the traditional layout? I'm just really curious about this type of architecture :)
That was I was wondering about too. Why such a low ceilings. Maybe he's really tall guy, but this house is a custom built, so they could make it taller. Well I guess he doesn't mind.
people in asia are smaller than western people. the height there is quite common. we are just to tall for them xD but yeah, they could''ve make it a little higher.