Built Bill Gates’ home, then his own dream bunk-studio

[@nata6025]

What I love about your videos, Kirsten, is how you let the home owners do all the talking and share their thoughts and visions for their home. No music, no narration, it's simple and I really appreciate it.

[@zmacllc9990]

You can tell he has a profound love for nature as well as architecture, all while maintaining humility and showing each one the ultimate respect.

[@jakob5643]

Kirsten, every 2-3 months you upload a video which becomes my new favourite video of yours - and that's impressive considering the high standards of my old favourite videos of yours. Fantastic fantastic stuff, thank you

[@kirstendirksen]

Thank you. I loved this interview as well.

[@aquadesignsbymlt4769]

👍

[@jhingbangayan762]

Every video she uploads are my fave😍😍😍 the first time I found her Chanel, I binged watched all her videos😁

[@knittingdoula]

I think that Mr. Cutler, with his close knit family and 40+ year poke game friends, has truly figured out the secret to a well-lived life. And it ain't a huge house. Bravo.

[@craigcutler6919]

poke game? Pokemon hasn't been around for 40 years...

[@alainportant6412]

@@craigcutler6919 youu drunk

[@craigcutler6919]

@@alainportant6412 nope just bored at the time

[@pierrerossouw6083]

He has such a metered and relaxed way of speaking, yet he commands full attention. When he says something it has substance.

[@victoryveshinojosa]

Got to study his work in college and I still refer to his work to this day. An amazing Architect to say the least.

[@EVM856]

That slideshow of his work....wowzers. Each one looked nicer than the last.

[@ragemodels]

The people who live in the house he designed over a lake in Oregon are the luckiest ever !!! The location of his house / studio is stunning as well !!! That lift to the ocean was sketchy looking & perfect !!!

[@tylerofviolence]

Well said his work is incredible!

[@FlyingVirg]

Agree! Stunning!

[@johnferraz6417]

Restraint is so much more powerful than reaction. Tha calm with which one speaks says a lot of one's humility. Thanks for sharing the experience of simplicity.

[@chrispenney]

I like this guy a lot. All talent, no ego.

[@jjo9057]

And some creative rescripting of history: 0.40min: "Well, when I moved here it was mostly dropouts, like me..." In 1973, James Cutler received a Masters of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League School, the year before he moved to Bainbridge Island. Loved the video, but thought that statement was very odd.

[@squarecracker]

@@jjo9057 and that he keeps his potato chips in the fridge

[@carforumwanker]

100 agree .Ego is nowhere to be seen or heard

[@craigcutler6919]

You all are good at being hoodwinked by conmen, aren't you?

[@paulsuprono7225]

And he's never happy/satisfied, unless he's building/creating ! 😎🇺🇸

[@rjv_mntn]

The work he does and where he does it from. That's pure life goals.

[@ShubhraPandey]

True ❤️

[@paulsuprono7225]

I love his trolley . . . to the waterfront . . . so creative, original ! 😎

[@JK360noscope]

Soon...

[@sososanchez3512]

Imagine having him as your Dad/ Grampa creating bonds building something .. Amazing..❤

[@lathcarlson1694]

We own one of his early houses on Vashon Island, and this makes me appreciate him even more! Really sweet.

[@Movetheproduct]

i own the first he designed :)

[@paulaneary7877]

It's the long term relationships that I notice. Plays poker with the same group for 40 some odd years. Totally awesome!

[@sidehustletips]

Meaningless.

[@vlatkodr7102]

He is wise, calm and rooted into his surrounding, and the whole world. His way of living and values resonate with me so deeply.

[@RadarScreen]

This is Kirsten's finest work. Like Bolero, this story starts simply and then keeps crescendoing until the end.

[@jeanlucturbo]

I would like more of him talking about anything, anything at all...please.

[@kirstendirksen]

I agree. I loved listening to him talk. I left feeling inspired to treat my work as he treats his. There's always something new to learn/explore. He expects his brain to be in shape to do good work until about 82 so at 70, he's not taking any days for granted.

[@dertythegrower]

Would be a great voice actor if David Attenborough quits Planet Earth.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@kirstendirksen He is so articulate. I'm a "professional speaker" of sorts (pastor) and I hate the sound of my own voice. Unlike lawyers, politicians and cops.

[@mcampbell7760]

🇨🇦 I checked out the website you linked. THANK YOU!!! Every project was my favourite. I looked at every one! Amazing... thanks again from sunny(today) Victoria BC. 🇨🇦

[@laverite1050]

@@kirstendirksen He reminds me of Gordon Walker. The same genre of humble PNW master architects.

[@bbqmamag8287]

I’ve fallen in love over my morning coffee....what a beautiful soul....love his perspective...love ‘honour the beam’. Creativity, form meets function at it’s finest....a true gem this man is❤️💫

[@MrMakabar]

Rich, creative guy and living in a small house. Shows what matters in live.

[@cody8190]

just hope the creativity went above an beyond an there is something for ill gates

[@lucasbendit7564]

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can get you there faster.

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Yeah, Money to be able to built his 'small' house.

[@lambgaming1347]

@@lucasbendit7564 Still incorrect.

[@swicheroo1]

@@alejandroserrano7755 Sound bitter. He had 9K to build when he started. And he grew up in Appalachia--which is one of the poorest parts of the USA. So, yes, he may have made a career and some money later on in life...but when he got his property, he was still getting his feet under him.

[@jamesnamgoong1441]

So much to learn from him, his great mind and his architectural masterpiece. Great work Kirsten!

[@noahvargas]

I’ve been friends with another one of his daughters for at least 15 years. She told me her dad was an architect but damn, I didn’t know it was like that. I clicked on this video randomly and was like, wait, I’ve met that guy

[@jerkchickenblog]

not bad huh

[@ahmetbudak4344]

Too late she has a boyfriend now

[@SALESPRODUCTIONS]

My God I love this guy. The Beauty he creates in living spaces is breathtaking. I am constantly amazed at the hidden geniuses you find to document.

[@lat7805]

So beautiful! I mean, everything he built, the landscape, the respect for nature, the elevator! Thanks Krysten, amazing vd, as always.

[@otosjvantolerbok4177]

The last part is stunning! His philosophy unroles, from big architecture to watering a tree. Simple and so clear.

[@joshdw]

I aspire to still be so passionate about life and work at that age.

[@TheDoosh79]

@Victor M Yep. Not many people get to do jobs they're actually interested or passionate about. To most regular people jobs are just a means to putting food on the table and paying the bills.

[@Baz_09]

@@TheDoosh79 why don't they get to do that?

[@TheDoosh79]

@@Baz_09 Because either their passions don't enable them to earn a living or they don't have the skill to earn a living from it. So like the rest of us they settle for shitty jobs that pay the way. This is how life has been arranged, if nobody did jobs they didn't like then nothing would get done.

[@adammarcello9797]

@@TheDoosh79 I think he’s more passionate about his family and his card game with his friends. Man has his priorities in order.

[@SurferKenTV3]

I admire people with a philosophy for life and especially how they apply to everyday settings. This guy embraces it.

[@ivanrojas1085]

This is what I am talking about...truly inspirational. My hat's off to you, Mr. Cutler. Great job, Kirsten.

[@sarahdee374]

Oh, to be Hannah and have such a warm, creative, loving Father. And live in such a truly awesome place.

[@alexmartins1123]

Beautiful right

[@sueandre7149]

Best video ever. Jame's of concept and site design was so interesting and spot on. I was an architecture student, around the same time he was, one woman in a class of 40+ males. His explantion of intregration with site was great, and how he and his daughter built the little space together was delightful. I so enjoyed this episode, thank you!

[@sueandre7149]

Oh, and showing some of his projects was wonderful! He is a great architect.

[@user-mj8ml2vs5d]

Loved this interview. Wow. Also loved seeing photos of his work and hearing him reflect on it.

[@JayKerr]

This was fantastic! Cutler is one of the best people you've interviewed yet and I absolutely love his work. Thanks!

[@peterslegers6121]

At peace with nature: James Cutler designing high level buildings in his garden living room.

[@candidethirtythree4324]

My parents moved a lot when I was little, the one thing they all had in common was they were "cookie cutter," a trailer, an apartment, a Sears & Roebuck house and finally a brand new 3 bed, 2 bath brick house in a subdivision that was exactly like every other house. I used to say that I would live in a tree house or bus or lighthouse, just as long as it wasn't cookie cutter. I have lived at the same address for over 40 years, we bought an old plantation house that was on the Mississippi River levee and had it cut up and moved. I spent the next 30 years fixing, papering, painting, and repainting it...always changing it but I still love it because it is one of a kind.

[@TheNobleAthelstane]

6:40 That secret compartment was built out of love.

[@olinewman]

Imagine. Bill Gates. "James. this door keeps sticking." James Cutler. "Yeah yeah, we'll fix it in the update."

[@randydueck889]

A house that gets the Blue Screen [door] Of Death...

[@MikelNaUsaCom]

just close all the windows and re-open them. =D

[@morpheuszzz662]

@@MikelNaUsaCom You win.

[@Gummmibaer]

omg the house beach house in Oregon he designed looks so beautiful. I love the courtyard and the perfect perspectives on the ocean.

[@okoinfokus]

Kirsten you are such a great documentarist, awesome content! Love your work :)

[@Akoni70]

Very creative gentleman, luv his reinterpretation of Venice's Bridge of sighs, as he notices the moon walking to his main home.

[@mm-ic5vf]

You can just see the passion this man has.

[@batlajeri]

The cabin studio is so inspired.

[@dwiistiawan4198]

This is architecture masterclass.

[@susanneplays1545]

He's an architect, building engineer AND a builder. 3 in 1 combo

[@bcoldwell1]

Best version of triple bottom line...architect, engineer, builder

[@clovermark39]

This is what it should be like. Sensitive to nature.

[@DeepBlueWho]

Architectural genius. This place is absolutely gorgeous

[@smallfootprint2961]

Kirsten. You find the best of the best. Thank you for taking us with you and for getting the greatest people to explain how they did these great creations.

[@elsemuller2460]

Watching from Germany, i am over and over again enthusiastic about the projects Kirsten & family/team find all over the world. So spannend! Knowing Seattle and Bainbridge quite well, this video makes me smile all the time , even tearful (happy tears ;-) because of all the beauty and connection to nature the architect shows us. Thank you both for your work and showing it to us !

[@GarrettX001]

Ich komme aus den USA, ich stimme zu!

[@Weaverwerx]

What a lovely, soft-spoken guy. A lifestyle that inspires me. Thank you,

[@eddiekaulanascalisejr5906]

Whaaaat!!?? @15:25 I live here in the area. AND, my uncle and I did the Hawaiian Blessing for this ‘Ohana house. Beautiful….

[@petterzachrisson6500]

Thank you yet for another very poetic and informative video... you should make a longer video on Cutlers works, very interesting

[@kans754]

The end was poetic. Great episode!

[@cucuca7281]

Kristen - your videos ought to be shown at schools!! Amazing people, amazing lives, amazing videos! Thanks!

[@karenraabis5296]

This is my favorite so far! Amazing guy!

[@alexmartins1123]

We all do love him

[@Kim-lc3fv]

This is your best video yet. What an impressive man. I love his work and warm wood colors. Perhaps it's because I am from the Pacific northwest, born and bred. 🌲😊

[@alexmartins1123]

The art work is great

[@Rockhopper1]

one of my favourite architects really loved this episode. Only downer was the constant adverts interrupting , can we have more of this gentleman please?

[@tempusfugit3635]

Kristen, I hope you got to see Grace church while you were on Bainbridge. That's a cutler-anderson build on 10 beautiful PNW acres next to a great farm that would have looked awesome on the drone. Been following you for a few months now and imagine how surprised I was to see my hometown featured on a channel that highlights breath-taking and inspiring builds from all over the world. Keep up the great work.

[@GrummanIsComin]

This guy is brilliant! Love his work. The whole time watching this video I was just in awe of his designs.

[@inthechairwithcloochy8102]

What a gorgeous soul and his creativity is so inspiring, I LOVE HIM!!!

[@jeanadamsick9854]

KIRSTEN, YOUR VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS, INTERESTING!!! HOW DO YOU FIND THESE PLACES & PEOPLE?? Do take care. Fl.

[@daisylabiano-floresca6674]

This has got to be one of the best episodes I have watched in your channel!!!! Now I am off to look for talks by James Cutler!!!!

[@iTeerRex]

I'm not sure where this notion "man vs nature" came from, but its when you are best friends with nature then it helps you.

[@pradeepw4413]

Dear Kirsten, appreciate your work! This is my favorite "Dream home video", I was touched by James Cutler's love & connection to nature. James, you are an inspiring, humble genius. To add a bit, yes, trees, rivers, rocks, we are all living beings, our growth is interdependent, love, compassion & selfless giving keeps us live. James, thanks for your tour & Kirsten for taking the time & effort to bring this to us! Pradeep

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

This would make a good series: the residences of famous architects. I've seen a lot of his work in various magazines so it was nice to see what he chose for himself. My assumption is that most architects are not urban people as their city work so often doesn't really support an urban environment.

[@peri3818]

I enjoyed listening to his philosophies on life and hope he does write a book.

[@LordVikingLive]

That's amazing ! I also stay put. Know every tree and plant and rocks on my property. Been here now for 11 years. And I plant new trees every year. Trees are like family.

[@juanmanuelfabresbriones5378]

"...to honour the beam" that is a whole lesson of architecture. Brilliant!!!Thanks Kristen !

[@---Snaporaz---]

Is some ways remind me the studio of Renzo Piano in Genova , view on the Sea , nature, wood and glass, and an open elevator

[@holymags2495]

You find the most amazing people which makes you amazing too. I so enjoy your work.

[@alexmartins1123]

I really do love is work such beauty

[@Lilasun]

What a wonferful person. And you are wonderful people for bringing us these videos. Thank you so much x

[@angusdenny4422]

Jim Cutler is a design hero of mine !!! What a fantastic human. Cheers

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Thank you for beautifully showcasing James, his work, and philosophy. The connection to nature is nourishing. P.S. Even your video description is so well crafted.

[@robinprice6879]

Man oh man Kirsten, this was my very favorite of all your places you’ve showcased. Just lovely

[@carlosatorresramos1944]

I saw the bunk-studio in Dwell magazine. Love it!!!

[@kabangukabangu2529]

I love how he doesn't disturbe the surrounding environment and it looks great

[@theartofflying3580]

This may be my favourite one yet. Just because it’s so close to what I want and how I want to live.

[@tylerofviolence]

The man is free and his style and skills in terms of his passion are incredible and inspiring. I only hope to build as something close to the architecture he has built. What a master!

[@alancampos5990]

In all my years of following this channel, I have a new favorite video.. It was so impactful, and honestly it brings me inspiration and motivation since I’m in the field of architecture. I’m honestly in awe. Great and beautiful video🥺

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I always smile when I see you have a new video. I love your interviews with creators like Mr. Cutler who are always full of passion about their works and excited to reveal them to you and to us. I loved how he knew exactly how many seconds the elevator takes and how important it was for him to honor the beam, and his designs are wonderful.. Thumbs up.

[@JGUNW1R3D]

I’ve enjoyed and looked forward to your videos for a long time. This one was no exception. Thank you.

[@snowballeffect7812]

1.43 M subs, all carried on the sheer quality of your work. Thank you for what you do. It helps the rest of us gain wider perspective.

[@fbouret]

I want him to be my professor/mentor! or dad! imagine having a cool dad like this 🥺

[@V4D2]

Once again...... Beautiful beautiful 'episode'.. What an honor, to be able to en-Joy such greatness of being, whilst I fix my breakfast and marvel at the outstanding designs he's created AND built! Thank you Kirsten & family and Thank you Mr. James Cutler, sir.. In deed. "_Don't insult the beam." _ I just smiled. And the Longevity he cultivates.... In Everything! From relationships of Family .. Friends.....and Place.. The True Embodiment of an whole architect & human : BEing about It.., as opposed to speaking about it.

[@guilhermemilani7570]

one of the most profound videos you've ever uploaded Kirsten. so beautiful.

[@thomaskeesman9145]

cutler anderson has an astonishing portfolio of deeply thoughtful design. may favourites: grace episcopal and the border crossing at osoyoos bc.

[@helgafalckenberg6635]

Thank you so much for this footage! Very interesting guy, all his buildings are awesome, no matter how big Stay safe and healthy❤️

[@garry19681]

Wish I had a dad who could make secret compartments and windows. Excellent work.

[@paulaneary7877]

WOW, that elevator is AWESOME! Lots of childhood memories I am sure!

[@matt_warren]

Love this one Kirsten -- well done.

[@GetOutandVote1]

I love the way nature is incorporated into his buildings. I always admired the ivy growing up the building in Portland. I wish I could build a studio exactly like his.

[@alexmartins1123]

I bet it you do Nature is wonders

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

This James Cutler guy is the human being I've always wanted to grow up to be. Love it.

[@wowJhil]

The elevator was so cool! I bet Kirsten isn't used to this? :D Really like the idea of the old tree helping the new one, very beautiful!

[@RedShipsofSpainAgain]

2:39. "I don't do design work at the office because I get interrupted too often." This is why WFH is so valuable: no interruptions means better focus and better productivity.

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

what is WFH??

[@RedShipsofSpainAgain]

@@user-dq2ym1nn9k work from home

[@williamsmith2490]

Beautiful and enduring life's work, carried that candy counter glass through the years beautiful.

[@the0point]

That lift is epic. Lovely spot.

[@kre8iveingenuity228]

Love his creativity, & his architecture & the idea to have the old dead tree to act as a way to water the new tree: creating life from death.

[@LucidTactics]

Perhaps the best of your videos to date. Cutler has a wonderful minimalist aesthetic.

[@plymouth-hl20ton37]

His little building was pretty interesting but I'd like to have seen his house the inside and more of it maybe in a later video hint hint hint

[@sagaciousalso5026]

A question, if I may? Would you invite 5k people, at this writing, into your personal home? Most, of which, you don't know, nor have any relationship with. I would surmise that you wouldn't. We are fortunate that he has sought to share some of his life's work with Kristen and by extension, us. We are very grateful.

[@oliverburke]

@@sagaciousalso5026 Most of Kirsten’s subjects are happy and proud to have her cameras in their homes - that’s what more than half the episodes seem to be about, aren’t they?

[@chrisconnor8086]

he might want to keep it private

[@oldyeller6518]

@@sagaciousalso5026 yer a nerd

[@snekjuce]

@@sagaciousalso5026 touche. unless they wanted to show it off and most likely preplanned ahead and organized the place "for show".

[@ronaldgarnes8809]

Wonderful, He has made a difference as an architect & builder. You always have great presentations, this is one of your best.

[@JohnDobak]

17:55 Even dead wood can still be used to bring water to newly growing wood.

[@REDCLAYHOMESTEAD]

I love these videos, I haven't watched in a while but always end up coming back and catching up.

[@gretchenwagner8894]

Kirsten, you probably don't remember me, but I was a classmate of your sister's at Dartmouth. Someone I designed a house for a few years ago in Ketchum sent me this video because he said it reminded him of me. Flattering! James Cutler is cool. I first found your work when I was obsessed with the Extremadura house. I love your videos. Thank you.

[@plantsfood2359]

@10:00 when he's talking about separate buildings I can totally relate. I made a greenhouse 2 years ago that is seperate from my house and even when it's minus 20 outside and I walk to it almost naked it makes me feel amazing.

[@thammyvo8559]

His love for architecture and nature can really be seen through his work. Every project has and achieved it's individual purpose. Just wow! It would be such an honour to work with him

[@PrincessRanday]

I am in Love!!! 💘 This Whole Design Is Breathtaking! & That Beach House!!!!! #LifeGoals