Zen aficionado builds LA modern home atop hill on a modest salary
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- čas přidán 19. 01. 2019
- When Tim Tattu, a Zen Buddhist aficionado, hospice nurse, and former set decorator, bought an affordable lot in LA’s Silver Lake hills, he wanted to create a home that reflected his personal nonconformist.
Working with architect Tom Marble, they designed a home composed of hexagons that lacks right angles but provides constant views, airflow, and surprises.
Tattu purchased the lot during the 2008 recession for just $190,000 (the previous owner had paid $350,000), but the concrete and steel structure was pricey.
Tattu took on debt with his bank, credit cards, and friends so when the home was completed he moved into the 120-square-foot garage studio and rented out the rest of the home to start paying off his loans. A year and a half later he moved into the downstairs unit and continues to rent out the upstairs and garage.
Tom Marble: tommarble.com
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I immediately thought of Buckminster Fuller with the triangles. Surprised he wasn’t mentioned as an inspiration.
He definitely wanted to avoid the conventional rectangle. Though I think he was mostly inspired by modernists like John Lautner and Silvertop www.johnlautner.org/Silvertop.html
He didn’t mention Pythagoras either.
@@kirstendirksen I see more Craig Ellwood in the design than I do Lautner: The former's designs were very crystalline and rectilinear while the latter employed curving surfaces.
Kirsten Dirksen you made my day replying to and pinning my comment
@justgivemethetruth good points - I tend to associate non-right angles used in construction with Fuller's influence. But there can be a big difference between engineering and architecture. I once visited Bucky's geodesic home in Carbondale. It was plain looking, just a dome with some sliding glass doors.
Why all the hate? The house is incredible and the guy was super friendly and chill. People need to relax. Great video
IKR? he never said he was a monk or a minimalist. He has flair, loves design, uniqueness the area, California, quiet, nature and LA. He had ups and downs and changes in his life but he looks like he's in a great place and designed a unique place. I like the guy and his ideas. Not sure why there's so much hate.
@@alwaysjiji7198 Not sure why there's so much hate. - - people are simply jealous, they are miserable. too bad for them.
Because people on the internet can be so nasty from their little laptops.
Unfortunately some people can't stand other people moving in different directions.
My girlfriend and I were fortunate enough to stay in this house. It was even better in person - very thoughtfully designed with great attention to detail! Couldn’t have asked for a better time in LA. Amazing house Tim!
bravo for comment !
"It's hard to imagine when you're in a boom time like we are now, how real recessions are"...yep. Here we are.
A man built his dream house. He built it in the city where he works. He lives in an area with a very high cost of living. He went into debt. He found a way to get himself out of debt and did so. He lives in the USA where everything costs something - it's a capitalist economy. His home celebrates the work and the craft of the builders who made it. He used locally-sourced materials and recycled materials where he could. He left a highly-lucrative career in the entertainment industry for whatever reason and became a nurse, dedicating his labor to the welfare of others. He adheres to specific religious practices that meet his personal spiritual needs. Which of these are bad things? Why all the hatred, rancor and distrust in these comments?
jealousy?
Because youtube.
@narphizoid- I see it as he left a shallow, make-believe industry & went over to the side of the real world with deeper meaning. Add to this the simple fact that he found a way to have a place of beauty in a setting that few of us can now afford & if I could afford to rent one of the rooms from this man...I would be happy & proud to once again call Los Angeles my home. He does not seem like he would be a jerk of a landlord!
I think the comments stem from the label the homeowner gives himself of "monk" or "zen monk". Imagine watching the whole thing again but it's just "some guy" - doesn't seem controversial then, does it?
A point has been made. To the credit of Kirsten, she almost always manages to inspire an attitude that translates into interesting & mostly respectful comments. Thanks.
Here's a man who took on huge financial risk to create something beautiful. In a world filled with so much cookie cutter uniformity, cheap construction and quite frankly ugliness, I whole heartedly applaud any individual with the stones see a vision like this through to the end. Those who denigrate him for that are either jealous or ignorant or both. You ought to be ashamed of yourselves.
Beautiful house. I like how the indoors and outdoor mingle so nicely and I like the beauty of the material showing including the beams, the metal ceiling and the polished concrete. And what a smart man Tim is- buys the lot during the recession, starts building at that time, rents out his dream home to pay off his building debt and has two places that he can rent in his home to create income- VERY SMART!!!
Rockefeller Center was built during the Depression. Just sayin'.
This man would be great at designing Tiny Houses. He understands how to efficiently celebrate a space.
Kirsten! Your content is remarkable and I’m so grateful for it! Thank you for inspiring me beyond imagination!
🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼 *for the people hating the guy and the house he owned because he's smart enough to create his dream home and very wise to be out of debt by using his own resources.* Those haters can only dream of having the guy's intelligence and ability to work things out with LA's expensive cost of living. 🤘🏼👍🏼
Intelligence and ability lol
Money and Money my friend
This is a good example of a successful man. He do whatever he wants; working in the entertainment industry to healthcare, to building his dream house and finding ways to get himself out of debt.The house is indeed quirky but in a good way. Kudos to him.
He built 3 houses in one. Amazing!
Man- talk about digging deep and using all your resources. What a great story along with a well designed, and fully realized house. Very high marks.
Beautiful...built to his liking, with lots of thought...into the design. Took time before he could live in the main house, but good for him ...paid down the debt.
I love this house. I live in a smaller home (672 square feet) built by someone without a lot of money during the Depression. No closets, terrible use of space, lousy flow, etc. This man's house really demonstrates what an architect can do with a small space. I also saw some great ideas for how I could improve use of space in my own small house, especially use of corners and use of diagonals. In all seriousness, this video has solved the terrible flow in my bathroom.
His comment about "it's like a boat" is spot on. My house isn't great, but I use every room every day. I think back to every place I've lived, including an even smaller apartment, and I realize that the biggest difference is that I see and use every room in this house every day. (OK, not the crawlspace...but I'll forgive myself.)
I'm glad he explained the cracks in the concrete. Those worried me until he explained them. And I love his neighborhood!
THIS IS AWESOME! I love the design. There are elements I shall incorporate in my future life. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wow. What a beautiful house. Probably high in my top 10 of all the houses on here :) Thanks for showing us!
This guy really likes his house. He is like an amalgamation of old time Hollywood from the 40s and a Japanese zen master. Truly an interesting man who built an interesting house.
‘I love Los Angles’ Zen Monk. We should all be waiting for a property crash to buy a small plot. I have met many people that have made some wonderful places on low salaries. Reading some of the ‘hate’ comments below must be from people living in a condo and regretting their lease on a Ford F-150 !
Wow...such ingenuity!! Love the angle's & the complete serenity of it all. So peaceful, beautiful & contented. Amazing!!
It's hard to be a Buddhist Monk in the world. Buddhism as institutions is not doing very well, and the human world is at odds with the Buddha's teaching. My hat goes off to this man. I hope he is able to both support himself, and continue to share practice with others. That is a great gift. Looks like a lovely space. Gassho
Regarding the table, I think he meant CNC machine.
yes! I lol'd at that
@@TronGodManDam The whole house could be CGI. It would explain why he could build the house 'on a nurse salary'. It's all coming together now.
Or how he says that the mamor pieces for his sink and so on where scrap xD
He's a monk, his house is made of polygons and his table was made using CGI. I always knew we live in Matrix.
@@grzegorzszymanski6687 who could have thought right
I'd feel blessed to live in one of the two areas he rents out. I'd love to meet more people who create their living through these kind of lens or similar to it, it's incredibly beautiful and inspiring.
Fantastic! Such a creative thoughtful guy! Thanks for bringing this to us!
wow, this house is amazing. great job tim.
Very beautiful and so thoughtfully designed. This man and his architect should be proud of their accomplishments.
I liked when he said hexagon, triangle, and diamond.
but for real I like this house
Long time interest in modern architecture and interested in smaller homes- not so much the tiny ones on wheels, but the 400-1200 sq ft range. Very interesting home and his living arrangement shows his struggle to make it real. Now he has a nice home in Silver Lake- no small accomplishment if you are not well off these days. Good for him. Thanks for this episode of your interesting show.
Thank you KD for your exceptional house design content. This house in particular shows what is possible if you are willing to try something radically different in both design and construction. Lautner's house designs and use of acute angles creates a similar effect. Atypical angles and shapes stimulate my curiosity for how the space is rendered and functions. I also liked the levels and layers of the layout which really made it seem bigger than it is. Kudos to Tim for his patience, vision and perseverance.
I love your channel, thanks for alll the inspiration, Kirsten.
Fantastic! The corner mirror on both walls in the bathroom is a fabulous idea additionally to all the other well thought out features. Kirsten you find the most interesting dwellings and people, thank you.
I love this man. And his house! Thanks for sharing...
Thanks for new video.
He's got a great view, when it all comes to an end.
Sega bodega running down the stairs adds a lot to the videos
I love everything about this house. The terraces and the studio apt on top.Great landscaping.
wow. very innovative and inspiring. It's a work of art.
Thank you for videoing this house. LA is about neighborhoods and everyone of them is special, love LA!
Fantastic, one of a kind, home w/ amazing deck space to enjoy the CA. weather + a great view. One of the more unique homes I've seen. Love it!
Amazing! Good on him for pulling it off. He clearly had a vision- not only gained tons of capital but also his dream home. Congrats! 🎉
I absolutely love the incredible attention to detail. There is NOT one inch of that home that hasn’t been thought of. I LOVE this!
This is my dream house. Tom Marble's design is beautiful.
what a beautiful, thoughtful and unique home! definitely zen too.
What a fun space. A lot of thought went into this house and it shows. L.A. is a tough place for self self realization but your on your way. Thank you
Looks ready for a temblor.
Fantastic views...
thanks for posting
As a Buddhist monk, perhaps that's his inspiration... It seems there's a public space and a private space in his house. Perhaps, he is using the public space to gather other inspiring Buddhists to learn the Dhamma. He has a lot of ideas.... As a Bhuddist, he can enjoy the material things around him, but not claim anything as "mine, myself, and I". A real Buddhist can not cling or crave. He is enjoying creating his space. He created that to meditate, and study dharma with the other Buddhists,.
Amazing how he house hacked it to be able to pay for his loan!! That’s being smart!! Great job! thank you for sharing
Thanks for the help Tim and film crew
Hi Tim! I enjoyed seeing your house and seeing you talk about it. You look well!
Tim , your home is a welcome change , so glad you built it in the recession and made your money back, especially during this time , NAMASTE xo
I used a CGI machine to make a castle protected by a dragon.
Well there you go Skipper Jones. Pull up your LZ Boy, pop open your Bud and your Cheetos; you are now ready to dream big!
@@hpd633 Yes he means cnc. And before he was talking about a 120 degree angle. When we can see its obvious a 60 degree angle 😂
Simply stunning....love it!
very good idea for a house and i love the landscape and the VIEW !!!!!! GOOOD JOB!!! and grats to an architect!
Beautiful home! Thank you for sharing.
I'm not sure why but this vid in particular felt a lot like a kid showing you around his fort out in the woods.
I love this build.. so thoughtful and clever. It has a very restful feel , work from home friendly, beautiful architectural notations, texturally- so harmonious and light- I love the exposed interior ceiling , the polished concrete, the underside arches into the table legs, triangle compositions within the hexagonals, so many rooms /cabins the flow through to the various exterior decks ,ambulatory wrap around level,canopied deck area, use of mirror. Even though he has only just moved in from the income generating rental level ( so wise to include that ) it’s quietly elegant. The tiny size lawn for yoga-🥰 The view...!! Lovely to get a close up look at a real LA step up ‘burb.. I wonder what it cost all in..? What kind of income does the studio apartment earn..?? Great garage space on top of it all. It seems modest when you look at the interlocking public/private zones of the hexagonals main level but all in there is a lot more ... like little interludes between the big moments in this “ship”:) LOVE IT!!!!:)
bought and built during a recession...lived frugally for 1.5 years in 150 sqft to get outa debt...i wonder what rents are like in LA..good lord....he did it right...people take note...i like his garden and how its native to the area, thus not requiring to be watered constantly and how he views grass as a luxury...ide imagine water is getting scarce in southern california and having a huge lawn would be a waste of time and resources. great video thank you
I LOVE THIS !💖💕
How beautiful is this space!!
I love the fact that your guests get to sleep in a closet (no I’m not being sarcastic, I appreciate the quirkiness) and all of the angles keep it interesting.
I also admire how he rented the main dwellings and live in the bedsitter until he was financially more secure.
I have never been a fan of Los Angeles, as he said people (like me) see LA as a mixture of concrete and roads, but this location is lovely and I could see myself living here. Of course I just looked up prices and right now prices are 2-4 million to buy or $8000 month to rent. So I would need to win big on the lottery but that doesn’t stop me admiring this man’s work. 👍🏼
Fantastic home! I wish that I had taken advantage of the recession like this guy did. Congrats on the property.
Wow, a Zen monk going deep into debt to have a swanky LA house built. Now I've seen everything.
Ok I thought 🤔hmm should I say what I think? The house is on a beautiful lot but I find all the angles to be mentally busy. It doesn’t convey calm...my mind has to “work”...constantly processing where I am in relation to the angles. It’s not restful.
That is so perfectly said...well I wish I'd said it! I constantly felt tension in my body. When he took us outside I felt a slight bit more relaxed but then he'd take us on all these angular steps to walk. This may be a bit exaggerated but there seemed to be a meditation nook every 30 or 40 feet. But oh well...to each his own.
@4ourfutureinfinity a d wasn't commenting on the house itself but the house owner said the house is supposed to help him practise Zen which is impossible with such house in mutiple angles like that. In Asian Zen areas they use curvy or clean lines, 90 degree angle room and neutral coulour for a reason, it helps calming you down. The house itself is fine, just not for what he claims it to be.
Great idea! Amazing!
Enjoyed this. Love pocket doors. Oddly. They save space like he said but also they are quiet.
What a fabulous house - I'm jealous. Thank you Kirsten.
Lovely, creative man with a stunning home. I very much enjoyed viewing these spaces and applaud his willingness to take great financial risk as part of his commitment, although it seems he had a practical recovery plan by renting out most of the house. Still, it took a lot of courage. LOVE it, and the beautiful interior design and furnishings. Thank you for explaining the cracks in the floor, I did wonder.
this is amazing! everything's special and unusual and perfect all at the same time. ☺️
I like this guy, he has vision, and determination.
Good for him! Such a beautiful home and was smart about getting out of debt in renting it. More videos like these, please :D
Smart guy for living in the small unit and renting out the main house AND studio to pay off his debts!
I first saw concrete allowed to naturally crack like it does here at Flow Ace Gallery in Venice in the early 1980s. Art dealer Doug Chrismas' thinking was expansion strips are big gouges in the floor that aren't interesting. Curing concrete depending on area, depth, concrete type, humidity is going to crack so instead of making ugly gouges in the floor to force it to follow these lines, just let the cracks do their thing. It probably wasn't Doug's idea originally, but as with Tim Tattu's house it a beautiful detail. As far as I know allowing these cracks is as durable as any other method. I've seen it done in a few places and never saw the cracks concentrate in one area and cause a problem (like spalling) I love this house. I live nearby in an old shack on a hill with a narrow porch, so Tim's house looks like my dream house, actually it looks a lot better than my dream house. So thanks for upgrading my day dreams.
This place is SO cool! It's very inspiring. I hope to be able to live in something like this one day!!!
Beautiful. Great karma. The architect is very talented. You already have a lot of ideas in your mind - including living in a small space - just to get this beautiful house built.
Building a small space of magic🌟
Fantastic and I appreciate your honesty absolutely amazing
This such a fun design. This guy really has an eye.
What a great house! I would love to live there. Seems like you’re always outside, love the angles, love the materials. Beautiful!
I bet the builders have some stories to tell about this guy's hatred of squares! I would have liked to hear what the reasoning behind "no right angles" is. I get the idea about not limiting the view, although that could have been accomplished with a big glass box.
Really like the transitions between the inside and outside. As a New-Englander I'm always envious of these kinds of spaces.
Wow, a very beautiful home!
Nice view nicer build from inspiration of a couple legends. Thx
This space is amazing .. and the fact that he rented it out to pay off his debt, wise man. 👌🏽
Well done, Tim
BEAUTIFUL!
Fascinating.
Very cool!
Amazing home.
Love, love your house!
GORGEOUS ✨✨✨
I have known Tim for ages !!!
Stunning and smart the house is nice also
I stayed here 6 years ago! Tim is super nice! The space photographs bigger than it actually is when you're in it. Funny this video was on my home screen. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, that's kind of strange it was on my home screen.
In terms of feng shui, there are a lot of sharp angles and cutting protrusions (poison arrows), and metallic materials like the ceiling throughout the entire space. Could be balanced with some round shapes and soft items, instead of just all angles and sharpness.
I love the work that you do, Kirsten, thank you!
Great home!
This is beautiful architecture!
Amazing home
wonderful house!
Love this house!
At 0:42 I was afraid the man racing down the steps was the zen buddhist! This home is wonderful. I hope the nice owner knows that his fridge doors can be mounted the other way so that he can access the contents without having to leave his kitchen.
i just love his home.
Brilliant Hexagon design...120 degrees and 120 sq ft garage, Mechanically, mathematically, Universally , and naturally balanced. Humble beginnings for sure, starting off in the crappiest apartment (but hey he owns it) and slowly moving up to a deluxe apartment in the sky. How single men or women can accumulate wealth.
He was smart to build in rental opportunities and to get in on the land during the recession, Silver Lake is absurdly expensive now of course.