# I want this house.

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228>\
**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\
**Created:** [December 20, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228 "2009-12-20T15:42:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/1 "2009-12-20T15:42:15Z")

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More info on it, quite the concept.

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> [oy house](http://www.fk-ao.com/) is a blank canvas which allows its surroundings and circumstances to paint its presence.  
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> light interacts with the structure almost like it’s a material, creating it’s own constantly evolving logic and momentum.  
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> despite the stark modern poetry of the oy house, there are subtle elements that call to mind the origins of asian architecture. it’s really interesting how well the traditional paper covered, sliding lattice walls fit into the fairly severe minimalist surroundings.  
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> the seamless marriage of timeless japanese architectural elements with contemporary minimal design is most definitely one of the most impressive parts.[LEFT] [/LEFT]  
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> [fk - ao](http://www.fk-ao.com/), the architects behind the oy house, managed to create a place full of life without forcing it, they allowed the natural elements decorate.

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> very present and yet, almost silent. whatever it is, i’m enthralled with it all.

> more here at [katsuyuki fujimoto](http://www.fk-ao.com/) and [arcprospect](http://www.arcprospect.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=44) pics by Akiyoshi Fukuzawa.

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/2 "2009-12-20T15:58:38Z")

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hmmmm

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**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/3 "2009-12-20T16:00:49Z")

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Cool concept, but do NOT want :lol

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**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/4 "2009-12-20T16:02:40Z")

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> [@A good night's sleep....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-good-nights-sleep/27517/38):
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> Cool concept, but do NOT want :lol

+1 brahh

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**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/5 "2009-12-20T16:05:31Z")

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pass

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**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/6 "2009-12-20T16:27:48Z")

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Not in the Northeast and it doesn’t meet NY building code.

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/7 "2009-12-20T16:28:02Z")

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+1 I will pass.

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**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/8 "2009-12-20T16:39:47Z")

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I don’t want to live in a sculpture. I’m afraid living is too dirty for that house.

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/9 "2009-12-21T10:07:56Z")

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i like it, its minimalistic

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**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/10 "2009-12-21T10:14:16Z")

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I like it, but I like simple.

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/11 "2009-12-21T10:42:44Z")

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> [@The "OMG what should I buy?" thread..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-omg-what-should-i-buy-thread/27501/32):
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> …and it doesn’t meet NY building code.

First thing I thought too. Zoning code has been my life for the last month. I need to get out more. :facepalm

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**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-want-this-house/249228/12 "2009-12-21T11:09:33Z")

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i’d paint realistic windows everywhere on it with people in compromising positions.
