4x Quonset home-studio: 40 years of artistic simple living

In the desert of Joshua Tree, Bobby Furst's home/studio/compound is an artistic wonderland built from 4 Quonset huts, 3 Airstream trailers, and a shipping container. When Furst left LA for the desert he erected one two-story 50' by 30' Quonset hut with a lofted bedroom and industrial kitchen and bathroom.
As his first build became more of a theater/concert space, First bought another kit and erected a second, third and fourth unit. Using just a friend or two and the help of a Genie Lift, he erected the building's arch by arch with just the simple bolt technology.
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[@TheTonyAndreas]

Incredible! This man seems like he would have been the best Industrial Arts teacher at a high school. The teacher everyone loved! I bet he knows so much. He said he's a carpenter by trade but I can tell he prb has over 100 different skill sets. So awesome! Def one of my fave episodes!

[@rick3747]

Awesome! Haven't heard "Industrial Arts" term in decades!

[@vaughangarrick]

Love seeing how people take control of their lives and living how they wish

[@johnwadsworth4916]

Nothing better than freedom to do your own thing

[@webstercat]

It takes Money

[@kingmebrown1059]

@@webstercat I KEEP THINKING THE SAME THING AND I BET THAT HE IS LIVING BENEATH HIS MEANS.

[@eddiearrington8086]

He’s proven it can be done! Maybe it’s your turn?

[@kingmebrown1059]

@@eddiearrington8086 YES! I AGREE IT IS MY TURN .

[@annmorgana2848]

thanks for transporting me to another world, if only for a brief visit.

[@RedGreen1]

You ever watch her Tiny Texas Houses video? It's a trip...

[@clovermark39]

Yes her full videos are great. Have watched the Tiny House one a few times.

[@vicaroo001]

10000 likes

[@silverbreezeRn]

Ditto

[@cherylwest2543]

I lived across the valley, could see Bobby's place from mine, until I sold in August 2020. I've attended functions there through the years. He has a lot of energy and imagination.

[@terrycarroll656]

And money money money

[@postedback]

How is the situation with water supply and internet there?

[@earlwright9715]

@@postedback dry, very dry! Most normal people wouldn't try it.

[@cdamauser1963]

Cool setup. Used to drive past here (Joshua Tree) from Coachella Valley to get my haircut newr 29 Palms. Interesting area.

[@marcosladarense]

@@postedback , joshua tree is a wealthy people getaway retreat. it is in a busy area, I mean, it is not on the middle of nowhere. and it sits over a oasis, the whole yucca and coachella valley are oasis, and if I am not mistaken close to palm spring there are the biggest natural non-dam oasis in the world. so they get water from the underground rivers. the internet is very good because those 2 valleys are highly populated, especially the coachella one (with over 250k dwellers) and it is just 3 hours away from LA.

[@dieseldaddy4205]

Your HANDS are GOLD,your Brain is perfectly firing on all 8 cylinders....Sir,,you ARE a mechanical architectural,carpentry,plumbing builder designer of EPIC PROPORTIONS. I absolutely LOVE what you've done......and would love to chat with you for like a month,,just to scratch the surface of ideas that are floating around in your head....GREAT JOB. INCREDIBLE,,, I'm really at a loss for words at the entire complex and the TIME YOU'VE INVESTED,,,not to mention what it must've cost to have concrete brought out to the desert......Thank You for sharing🥰

[@Wonderhussy]

I just bought a property with a giant Quonset Hut on it and I want to turn it into an Adventurers'' Clubhouse... this guy is the ultimate inspiration!

[@furstwurldtheaterfortheart5218]

GO FOR IT !

[@gein2287]

Where? And do u need help? -crazy enough to do this with all the skills I got

[@Wonderhussy]

@@gein2287 Death Valley!!!! So when he was talking about not having insulation, I don't think that's going to fly for me 😁

[@coolcatscomix1761]

👍

[@nunziobusiness1509]

Make a video.

[@chokkan7]

This gentleman is extremely clever, extremely interesting...and our current society is marginalizing him and others like him.

[@thecrankyyankee5114]

Bobby is a true kind human being. Had the pleasure of spending 3 days/nights at his place with mutual friends. He had locals come and do a concert in his “theatre”. He’s just a true sincere humble soul. Many props to you Bobby!!

[@Cody-md1ei]

Does he still help people build these? I mean not for free obviously lol. My grandma wants to know.

[@online12plus]

The amount of things he has is overshadowed by the intense level of organization of said things.

[@donaldarthur3497]

What a different life. Get away from crazy people in the big city and enjoy not being in bondage. More and more people are trying to do it. Love it when a plan comes together

[@rian6858]

I would love to just go live on his property and learn all of the things. What an amazing mind

[@JPER-cv2lq]

Just got to love this guy . Now this is the American dream. My brother in the Joshua Tree area in the mid 70s and into the early 80s . Then left for the Central Coast . Tho his kids stayed in Johnson Valley. This place is Amazing. Today is 28 September 2021

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

I never considered a quonset. Saving this idea for later!

[@vivianevans4956]

Hi Dave...he has the right idea.Yes his site is worth saving and reviewing often.. ..

[@garry8390]

It's genius. Definitely the way forward is often found in the past

[@emotionsofvisualarts5720]

I really enjoyed seeing his creative mid-century modern elements.

[@earlwright9715]

I wonder, does he have a "mid- century" source of water?

[@myrnajay2785]

He certainly created a very cool place to live. The patina on that rusted metal was really nice

[@99cachorro]

I can see all the work involved in these buildings and it's incredible what this man has done.

[@mihiec]

Everything so eclectic but also very tidy and neat! I love this old wood contrasting with metal structure of building!

[@FOXYCECILIA]

I'm jealous...It must be so nice and peaceful escaping the crazy world we live in nowadays....He's a genius with so much talent.

[@stayinalive9434]

This man knows how to live. Beautiful at every angle. Love it

[@earlwright9715]

But , does he know how to survive , in that desert when LA drains the river dry hydrating those lawns for the stars ?

[@cynot71]

Gotta love this man's creativity and imagination!

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

Furst, you've done an amazing job in creating your place! SO AWESOME! Mahalo nui loa, Kirsten & crew!

[@kevinmcgrane4279]

Love this place, love this guy.

[@gigahertz_1911]

This man is living exactly how I'd want too

[@smallfootprint2961]

I absolutely LOVE this place and this man. He made his dreams come true. I lived out that way as a kid (early to mid 40s) in a railroad box car. My dad talked of living in a Quonset Hut and having a small farm. Wish we had. Rust is a living material. So beautiful. I want to live another life, and do something like this. Wow. Thank you for bringing this magic to us. The ART in WALMART... lol. Lemons into lemonade. Imagine the stage shows and concerts he's had there. Love it.

[@HLR4th]

Whole new level of “home theater”! Very cool. I loved the made scientist/crafter vibe!

[@johnrogers9481]

The made what?

[@LilyGazou]

Mad scientist

[@steveo2764]

That man is what I call a great American what an amazing human being thank you for showing that!!!!

[@Steelmasterusa]

We are thrilled to have creative customers like Bobby Furst that show the amazing ways you can use Quonset huts!

[@mikedee4449]

I was lucky enough to stay here and hang out for the weekend with my wife and a bunch of friends. Truly a magical place.

[@frankl643]

wow, this gentleman is so amazing. He built his dream world.

[@kevinmcgrane4279]

Love this place, love this guy!

[@davemenard5089]

Rust is beautiful and never sleeps

[@zorkwork3841]

I have always loved these steele Quonset Huts...As an artist this is so wonderful!!! LOTS OF SPACE TO CREATE and have performances!!!! YeaH!!!

[@DancinSteve]

Wow!! I serendipitously ended up at a concert here years ago, met Bobby, who took the time during the party to show my friend and I around a bit. I'm also a carpenter, and I remember admiring how sturdy that loft looked! Bobby was a great guy, very kind a humble, with great vision. I've tried so many times to explain how cool this place was to many of my friends. Now, I can show them this video! Thank you Kristen!

[@SkyraHope]

That place is epic! This guy knows his stuff!👍 His place rocks!🤘

[@SegoMan]

Has a serious lack of knowledge about sips..

[@Ifailedeverything]

This is amazing! Such clever recycling and fun antiquing.

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Fond memories of my time in the SW come to mind as I watch this fascinating life story.

[@nathan1459]

Another one for the Quonset aficionados. I see them everywhere now.

[@betsyolsson-mackowski7682]

He has the coolest stuff! Recycling at its best! When you put all this storied stuff together it gives the place such an inviting personality.

[@Earthsuitlife]

Travelled from Oz to attend a wedding there. Honestly the best wedding and venue I have ever been to! Bobby was a lovely eccentric really friendly guy.

[@ochervelvet9687]

Utterly fabulous-the man, his art, his vision, his abilities. [*sigh*]

[@EEVENEEVEN-vb5qy]

That place is a million times better than Los Angeles!

[@gl4989]

It's literally a desert, why would you want to live there

[@EEVENEEVEN-vb5qy]

@@gl4989 I lived in Los Angeles. It's very nice except it's literally a desert full of way way way to many people and way to expensive, full of homeless under every single overpass. And ridiculous traffic every time of day. And night.

[@triciac4240]

@@gl4989 "A quest for affordable space"...hello...?

[@no_peace]

@@EEVENEEVEN-vb5qy LA isn't a desert it's just hot

[@EEVENEEVEN-vb5qy]

@@no_peace well all the water comes from someplace else, and alot of the trees and bushes. And it's even worse than a desert because it's all concrete.

[@robertbuchwald6514]

By far one of the more interesting and innovative structures / houses ever on the videos of your channel.

[@dabbyj509]

Build it and it will come " Happiness"

[@mihiec]

New episode! Yeah! It's almost midnight in Scotland ... But.... I will watch

[@claudettedesilva1776]

Words cannot express the emotions that the tour of this exceptionally creative artist’s studio and home has evoked in me. Thank you sir for sharing your talent through this video.

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

He has lots of concerts at his place you can find him online. Furstworld

[@carolnorton2551]

From a distance it looked like a large scale hoarder but when you get in it it is totally organized and fantastic. Wish I were there ! He is the definition of fantastic !

[@communitygardener17]

I agree with the organization but still, materials stacked outside attract insects, rodents, and snakes. He did mention the need to organize a sale to lighten the load.

[@beebeebeeleaves9767]

Bobby Furst is my spirit animal. So amazing.

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Not only does this man have a lot talent and energy, he has a huge tolerance for tedium! I can't imagine what it took to tighten all those nuts and bolts!!!

[@marcosladarense]

he is a craft artist, so he was already used to this labor.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

What a hard worker .it’s always wonderful to see a person creating and living his dream .

[@kenknight4560]

Someone living out their dream that does not look like they need an intervention. Well done sir.

[@rubberbiscuit99]

Turned Walmart into art! And they said it could not be done! I love it.

[@generalmayhem9336]

Everything about this was great! I only wish it was 3 hours long.

[@doclees11]

I miss Joshua Tree. I was at 29 Palms in 77. I loved going up into the park in the evening watching the roadrunners hunt and listening to the coyotes. I've seen that quonset hut style before and wondered on their build.

[@clovermark39]

Love this guy and his developments. So many treasures.

[@beckysnay1609]

I don't know how you found this guy, but I'm glad you did.

[@silverbreezeRn]

I love the crafted peace sign with the puppy dog head ❤ Everything is super creative.

[@pixoariz]

What a delightful fellow, and his compound is amazing!

[@judyfenske1429]

Each time I watch, I learn something new.

[@juneribbons5196]

Wow. This setup is totally awesome. It's over the top. I'm sending this video to my son. He's planning on buying land to build on. These would be so cool as homes. My late brother-in-law dreamed of making a quanset hut into a home. My sister thought he was way of the norm. He had a vision in his head. Good to see how this man did it!!!!!

[@brucebaughman7044]

Thanks for the tour ! I've been there a number of times . It has grown immensely in the past years . Always a great experience ! Bobby has created some amazing art , not only at Furst world , but in the local community .

[@TKOin2life]

Just brilliant. Enjoyed every minute.

[@PShy-er9hz]

What a Wonderful Imagination and Art. Bobby is Gifted. 🎁 ❤it! 💯 🎯

[@debbralehrman5957]

It's amazing someone with an artistic mind can take trash and create with it. I like it.

[@jeroberts7228]

THAT was fascinating! So much to see... And, what a cool dude! Man oh man, this coulda been a 2-hour tour, even. Really enjoyed that!

[@gck82s]

I love this place and could happily live there

[@gregoryclark7566]

Brilliant design and creative use of space. This is clearly a labor of love.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

*Amazing guy!* Fabulous place.

[@shirleyvinson3894]

This is imagination on steroids. Love it!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@timeforthinkers7418]

I am super impressed. This guy is quite the clever dude when it comes to repurposing as well as how to get stuff done. Very resourceful! Spent my 4th grade year of elementary school in a quonset hut while my hometown built a new school. I thought it was pretty neat. I remember we had snow that year, the first snow I ever remembered having, and it was pretty cozy in our "class room". However, I don't remember it being as inventive-ly decked out as this guy's place.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Fascinating! I could spend days looking at all his things. Thank you🤗🐝❤️

[@maryhart637]

WOW and WOW....truly love the eclectic/artistic style! I wish I was as brave!👏👏👏👏

[@mwj5368]

This was a real journey into a unique environ designed by a creative genius. I like how you bring out so much from those you interview in such a natural way. Thanks for another great documentary!

[@sawdustadikt979]

Just wow. I’m a self employed carpenter in New England. Just the concept of not having to deal with the moisture of my area. It’s an immense amount of time and space I don’t have to protect the few things I have let alone all the really kool things I’ve turned away because I have no place to store it. These buildings are so kool let alone wow you have used them. I’m green with envy.

[@mashalashangry2438]

As artist myself I love your reportages on artist's homes and studios, unconventional and so inspiring creativity. what a free mind and spirit this artist!

[@earlwright9715]

Omg I just pissed my panties 👏

[@sharonadlam3195]

Yet another amazing Kirsten video, thank you 😊

[@LouisFPak]

A true artist knows how to shape his environs. Walden is an example, so is Furst's home. But Furst has a command of physical space that's really exceptional. Wow. He pulls from so many disciplines (each with mastery) and then assembles the total space. In other words, his art has the context of his home and his home is an expression of his life. And it's open, walkable, inviting. So he's taken the last and final step of any great artist ( in my opinion ) of inviting in the local community for interaction. So? Who cares? Well, this is important when presenting art. It's the opposite of the 'gallery star artist with the genius concept art' we all loath because they're all ego. Anyway, really nice to see, thanks for the visit!

[@ScottDoten]

Another amazing video Kirsten D! Bobby is an amazing artist 🎨! I've been lucky to have worked with him on a couple projects over the years. Truly he is an amazing person and an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others! ❤ I've been to many events at his place over the years and it can be like stepping back in time where "people art and music are all one" because of one man, Bobby. Thank you Bobby! You rock! Scott

[@larsstougaard7097]

Impressive what one man can do, would love to live in one of those houses 😊

[@wudger901]

Quirky, imaginative, durable and recycled. Quite a guy and thanks for finding him. I do wonder about electricity generation plumbing and the like.

[@jonathanjacques7250]

That is one Creative dude!

[@drewcipher896]

I love how the video started and ended the same. With Bobby's keys jangling and their footsteps on the dirt.

[@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV]

I wouldn't call that "simple living" the way this guy does it but this complex is amazing 🔥💜🌵

[@bbloudmouth]

wow! great interview. I have been to Bobby's place a few times and am always so amazed. One thing I can never figure out is that all his STUFF is dust-free! I tease him about it. I want to know his secret. Great guy, great artist and I am honored to know him.

[@NormanFinkelstein9863]

One of your Best. I think the sorts of visions you are providing of how humans can live is helping to transform our imaginations and conversations around the types of structures and communities we are willing/wanting to live in. We just need a network to start joining people to places. Massive respect.

[@carriewh]

I love everything about this man’s artistic “homestead”, so creative!

[@0HARE]

Wow, what a place, and what a guy. I love it!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

YEAH BOBBY !!! WAY TO GO !!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND THE TRIBE!!! XOXOXO

[@Oregontrailblazin]

A Proud Patreon of FurstWurld! and I have never been there ... Thanks for bringing us in !!!

[@loreneknight9755]

This guy needs to be teaching & training the rest of us. His knowledge needs to be shared & magnified. We need to utilize these practice's. Fascinating!!!

[@StacySelah]

Brilliant! Simply stunning! Shalom from Florida 🕊🪔🕊

[@chucksiri3252]

al I can say is "WOW....!" He is a genius. We need more people like him.....especially younger people who have the same mindset as him. Great job.

[@kdkay4039]

This mans chaos has the most amazing rhythm! From afar it looks a mess, them you see it all In application and it makes SENSE! My mind is blown! HOW AMAZING!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Kirsten. You've outdone yourself this time. Excellent video. Amazing subject. Great character, and wonderful editing. This old girl is transported by your videos. Thank you.

[@anihirawaitai9716]

Wow! How cool is that. A creative genius indeed!!!

[@camputee1]

For years now I have enjoyed the content you provide. This is by far the best one. Keep 'em comming.

[@kerricorser4562]

I love every square foot. I'm an artist. I could live in one of these for sure

[@SegoMan]

Until the inside temps hit 125*

[@nana_ginny]

Not only an amazing compound experience, an amazing living experience.

[@roam4fun853]

What an out of the box craftsman. Very nice person as well.

[@VEWNZ]

WOW That man is truly AMAZING. We have similar dwellings here in NZ mostly used for farm equipment and animal supplies. What he has done is inspiring. Upcycling material EFFICIENTLY creating beauty

[@briangarrow448]

What a unique gallery/home/workshop! I admit that I am a bit envious. He has more square footage than me. My home is also inside an industrial building. An efficiency apartment inside a pole barn on a rural setting. If he lived closer, I would stop by and do some trading of odd industrial stuff I’ve collected over the years. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@johnrogers9481]

I, yes I, love this guy. Rust in Peace!