In the mountains of the Philippines the Kalinga people make octagon houses. Houses in those areas are made for the cold, so I think there's something to the octagon if people from opposite sides of the globe use the octagon for heat conservation. And I think feng shui also idealizes octagon buildings.
Thanks for your engaging and informative documentary on this wonderful house. Though, as an American 19th century historian, I own and have read phrenologist Fowler's book, and have visited several houses based on his designs, yours was previously unknown to me. It appears to be in a fine state of preservation and lovingly maintained. Many thanks for taking us on this delightful tour! (Incidentally, I grew up near Schenectady, N.Y., so am very familiar with the double octagon (16 sided) Nott Memorial on the grounds of Union College, where it is the focal point of the campus.)
My husband and I fell in love with a very small octagon home when viewing property for sale. It was the community house down the street from our property. It's true that builders these days have little experience with this type of design, but the one we are working with is intrigued. I'm hoping to incorporate some of the "antique" things such as a furnace in the basement for heat. Ours will be more open in the center for the chimney effect in case the modern HVAC fails.
Actually the cupola is at 4:08. It would’ve been better in the 19th c. when there weren’t trees blocking the view, and you’d have been able to see for miles
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Fascinating design and so beautiful inside.
My husband and I toured this house. It's only about 10 miles away from us. Beautiful!!
Well she is certainly a lovely example of an octagonal house. Great balance between elegant simplicity and showy restraint!
Really nicely-done video!
I can definitely see how “this could make anyone’s life better, kind of like parsley”.
Great photography, Andy!
Thanks!
In the mountains of the Philippines the Kalinga people make octagon houses. Houses in those areas are made for the cold, so I think there's something to the octagon if people from opposite sides of the globe use the octagon for heat conservation. And I think feng shui also idealizes octagon buildings.
Thanks for sharing this, I didn’t know about these!
Thanks for your engaging and informative documentary on this wonderful house. Though, as an American 19th century historian, I own and have read phrenologist Fowler's book, and have visited several houses based on his designs, yours was previously unknown to me. It appears to be in a fine state of preservation and lovingly maintained. Many thanks for taking us on this delightful tour!
(Incidentally, I grew up near Schenectady, N.Y., so am very familiar with the double octagon (16 sided) Nott Memorial on the grounds of Union College, where it is the focal point of the campus.)
Thanks for your comment! Fowler’s book is a great read, it’s got that 19th optimism and creativity all throughout it.
@@placesofthepast Yes, I quite agree.
Thanks for reminding me about this house. I must visit. Hope you have more videos in the pipeline.
I want an octagonal now
My husband and I fell in love with a very small octagon home when viewing property for sale. It was the community house down the street from our property. It's true that builders these days have little experience with this type of design, but the one we are working with is intrigued. I'm hoping to incorporate some of the "antique" things such as a furnace in the basement for heat. Ours will be more open in the center for the chimney effect in case the modern HVAC fails.
Genius architecture
I’m convinced.
Looks like a reinforced concrete panel Octegon could be almost hurricane proof
So cool! Love the Videos!
They got a octagon hall in Kentucky Franklin
Yes
At least this one's not haunted! Would've liked to have seen the cupola and view 😢
Actually the cupola is at 4:08. It would’ve been better in the 19th c. when there weren’t trees blocking the view, and you’d have been able to see for miles
@@placesofthepastOh, cool! I assumed that shot was from the third floor, not the cupola?
Yes I would love an octagon house except that I heard it could be very haunted trapping spirits within, maybe not on second thought
They were just so comfortable I guess it’s hard to leave.
Looks utilitarian.
I just want to be different. I don’t care if it’s better.