My interpretation of a Batcave has always been a literal cave. I think the fact that it is a natural space, formed out of the earth and possibly millions of years old, gives it a sense of peace and security. Combined with the tech and peak genius of Bruce Wayne (who should represent the best of humanity without powers) the Batcave is the perfect refuge and fortress in one. Batman is all about preparing for every possible outcome. The Batcave is where that preparation takes place.
I would have happily watched a full hour of a process explanation and deep dive into the designs -- this channel has been such a blessing on my feed, each video is a little gift.
Ditto. I always was impressed with structures as a child, it started with Lincoln logs, then progressed into Legos. My family and I couldn't afford to send me to college for engineering. I'll always want to learn more about it. Almost all of her videos scratch that itch.
In Praise of Shadows (陰翳礼讃, In'ei Raisan) is a 1933 essay on Japanese aesthetics by the Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. Dami has referenced this work previously, and it has switched my thinking on light and space 180 degrees.
Right. I can hardly imagine anything more inspiring than the sight of the starry sky at night, but it takes darkness to see that. When I can see stars I actually feel some strange kind of happiness, but yes, I know I'm a little weird.
I don’t understand how this channel doesn’t have 100 m sub, they have super interesting themes, knowledgeable scripts and great storytelling narrative. 👏
I designed the Batcave for batman v superman and in that case the approach was to build within the cave without changing the natural surround rock. So we came up with prefab units that would be installed and attached to the cave rather than built into it. So the lab, garage and equipment room were their own structures within the cave. There was also an elevated roadway leading into it. One nice feature was a waterfall that fell in front of the lab windows as it a natural spring was flowing over it to the pool below. It was a fun take on an old idea.
Thank you for your service, BvS batcave is my favourite Batcave across all mediums, id love it if athe Next one be it The Batman Chapter II or Brave and the Bold uses a mix of yours and this one, and maybe even have all the batmobiles from the movies (except maybe Forever/B&R lol) as Easter eggs of batman past in the lower deck/garage
@ im sorry to say that we will most likely never see that batcave again. 1) because every movie basically gets a ground up design that has nothing to do with what came before and 2) it was a Zack Snyder film which is to say that the studio /director/ production designer will steer as far from anything he did going forward.
Single-handedly the most honest video title in RUclips history and a choice so blatantly obvious i'm appalled nobody did this before now. You have made youtube an objectively better site.
This a great take on the batcave and its relation with architecture , it would be awesome to have a Gotham Video analyzing the multiple layers of complexity that compose the city.
Peter Zumthor was born during WW2. The Swiss architect was later involved in a project to build a documentation center on the site of the former Gestapo HQ in Berlin. Zumthor's design for the "Topography of Terror" was a three-story concrete structure intended to research and communicate the atrocities of the Nazi regime. But was ultimately unfinished and abandoned by the German govt in the early 2000's
I want that sauna/cold plunge/fire pit sooo bad! That whole design is phenomenal! I wouldn't be surprised if you get called in to build a set for the next batman movie
@@DamiLeeArchWow, yes! My absolute favorite Batcave, atmosphere, Alfred and Bruce Wayne are in the 1st Tim Burton Batman (Michael Keaton). Thank you much for that video and greetings from Switzerland. Subscribed.
Fascinating the part about how the brain compensates for the lack of sensory input in a cave, by creating its own stuff internally! Creativity! Totally makes sense. and links to all the creation myths that start in darkness and silence. Awesome!
I love the exploration of the psychology of environments and environmental cues. Not in a light-touch way (airy windows and potted plants) but in a much more intense and raw way. Also, the idea of externalising the mental process of the hero’s journey. The fuel that powers the human mind is not merely words, but stories and the powerful imagery some storytellers can create. Imagery that resonates in the hind-brain. It feels to me like you are starting to dig into something that is both really deeply embedded and also well worth more exploration. ‘Even the jungle wanted him dead. And thats who he was getting his orders from.’ More videos mining this seem please!
As usual, the videos you and your team made went in-depth into concepts and philosophies. A bat cave is a place designed for solitude and personal growth. As I'm a fantasy nerd and a wannabe wizard, the wizard's tower is my bat cave. These towers are often in wilderness settings, but not always. Sometimes, they're in a city, but they are almost always aloof. They're places designed for the serious study and practice of the Great Art. If I had money to burn, I would have a wizard tower. I would have a library and study. Maybe the top would have a small observatory. Somewhere in the tower would be a meditation room, designed with sensory deprivation in mind so that my mind would be forced to look inward. There would be spaces for my art and crafting. There would also be space and accommodations for my "familiars" (my pets). Somewhere in the tower would be space for experiments, such as making potent hot sauces or other foods to NileRed types of experiments (possibly away from the tower would be better). 😊
In 1966, I was in second grade. We had an art/craft project of making a holiday decoration. Our teacher had us blow up fairly large balloons and tie them off. Next we soaked regular knitting yarn in plaster of Paris and draped said strands around our balloons in a pattern we found pleasing. After letting them dry, we popped the balloons and fished the balloon from the inside and voilà we had our foundation. From that point we could paint/decorate as we wished and each piece was unique (but fairly fragile.) Our version of sacrificial framework. I have never seen your channel before and I will never understand the algorithm that takes me in so many different directions, but this time it was well worth the rabbit hole journey. You have another subscriber. 😊
As a longtime Batman fan I really enjoyed this video. Because the thing I always enjoyed the most about Batman is the Batcave. A secret place where I could get away from everything else. I am currently typing this from the basement of my home. And no it doesn't look like a place where Batman would hangout, it is my sanctuary. My getaway, my Fortress of Solitude, my Crystal Cave. Your video helps explain why I've always had this fascination with being in my "cave". thank you.
Great addition with the actual models, as much as I love your teams exploration on to concepts and designs that exist in movies or real world , I love when your team creates new models to demonstrate and explore ideas. great work
1) The editing and narration for this video is perfect. 2) I've always adored the idea of a cave or underground layer because it's somewhere safe from nature. I've lived through a few natural disasters and the idea of being underground and safe from tornadoes and storms and somewhere I can feel safe is just.... neuron activation.
40ft by 60ft metal building goes for about $30,000. Treat the place as a sound stage. Create wall panels out of chicken wire and scrap plaster. D&D mini map of 8 five ft squares by 12 five ft squares.
this was mind-blowing! I love how you took the concept of a Batcave from just being a ‘cool secret lair’ to something so deeply personal and meaningful-like a temple of solitude, creativity, and self-discovery. The sacrificial framework idea was especially genius; it perfectly mirrors Batman’s own transformation in the darkness. And the fact that you 3D printed and literally burned parts to achieve that raw, cavernous feel? Absolutely next-level! Watching you connect ancient myths, psychological insights, and design strategies all into one build was such a treat. Thank you for pushing the boundaries of imagination-this is exactly why I’m hooked on your channel!
Its insane how I was just thinking about the concept of light and darkness and on how darkness is not a concept of evil but rather makes the idea of light complete just before watching the video and immediately after 8 mins Dami brings the concept of darkness being a laid ground foundation of creativity that is meant for light to serve its purpose. That was a nice touch to solidify my existential crisis that I was having just before watching this video lol.
1) nananananana BATCAVE! 2) Any more examples of sacrificial framework? :) 3) While I appreciate the concepts of the cave in your presentation, and I feel that the textures of the inside really escape my criticism... the outside is a brutalist block. I know this is meant for fun, so I am not really wanting to dwell on this, but instead I want to talk about 4) Rammed earth design and it's use could be something to use for something like this? I'm curious as to how or if it could be used with something like sacrificial framing.
It's kind of hard for the Batcave to remain a secret place of solitude when it has an 8-story windowless concrete brutalist slab sitting over it, that's only function is to act as a leaky chimney. Anywhere in Gotham, you could just point up to the grounds of Wayne Manor on it's hill and say "there it is, there's the Batcave, it belongs to that Wayne guy." Half the residents of Arkham Asylum could stare it from their windows, all night, every night.
You have a few options to prevent the brutalist exterior: bury it in stones and loose earth and let nature take root; build stepped gardens on the outside and create your own Hanging Gardens; build an outer shell that disguises the cave within. Living Big in a Tiny House has a video about a guy in NZ who piled up earth, dumped concrete on it, then removed the earth in an effort to build his own version of a hobbit hole/dome tiny house. Not exactly sacrificial framework, but the same idea. I don't think rammed earth could do the same thing as concrete here, because it would collapse without the structure you rammed it against. Rammed earth doesn't make for roofing, and the steep incline walls function as both wall and roof. Not to mention erosion from water coming through the hole in the top. I am unaware of any rammed earth arches, domes, or vaults.
The notion of designing something akin to an ‘artificial’ batcave intrigues me far more than I thought it would. The batcave in the comics was essentially a stalactite cave that (imo) had a more than passing resemblance to Carlsbad Caverns. Over the many decades, the Batcave didn’t get much in the way of deep exploration - images of the layout were made and that generally satisfied most readers. One story, whose title escapes me (I’m getting old!) kinda dwelled on just how deep and fundamentally unexplored the cave actually was. Bruce more or less set up shop in the area most places would put the souvenir shop and was a bit taken aback to find out that if a wrench accidentally drops off the side of the Batmobile platform, it’s basically half way down to hell (a very real place in the DC universe.) Personally, I always found the logistics of the batcave to be intriguing. Bringing in huge metal ramps and turntables is something that I think even Bruce Wayne would find challenging to keep a secret. Building one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers on the down low might have been sensible up until the ‘80s, but once the internet proliferated, hiding such a massive device would be an epic undertaking. I know the batcave is supposed to have its own power plant, but hiding its signature would be another daunting task. I suppose these issues kinda help create the aura and intrigue that the batcave inspires in people. In contrast, I don’t see people clamoring for Superman’a Fortress of solitude. Fundamentally, they are the same device and serve similar purposes in their respective titles, but with Superman, much of the logistical issues are effectively handwaved away - the devices and furnishings? Superman made them or flew them in. A supercomputer? It’s Kryptonian and thus so far ahead of our piddly networking standards as to be magic. Hell, Superman makes almost no effort to conceal his fortress - if you can lift that supermassive key he uses, well, more power to you. Anyway, enough ruminations of a lifelong comics nerd. Again, the idea of an artificial batcave intrigues me greatly. If you posited the design you came up with as some form of meditation/personal retreat venue, I think it would be an absolute hit, especially in places like Scandinavia or the northerly areas of the US or Canada. I could totally see the movement from level to level as being both seen and felt as a transformative journey - first you purge yourself off the outer world, then you move to a more contemplative area where you have the space and tools to contemplate your next step in whatever it is you are here to deal with and finally, with body and mind cleansed and set towards a singular purpose, you descend into the trophy room to put your plan in motion or to just celebrate having accomplished what you’ve set out to do. The whole thing has a sort of hero’s journey via architecture and design vibe and beyond that, I can’t help but think of some of designs of Hell usually associated with Dante’s Inferno here as well - the way that each level/circle get bigger is a striking similarity, imo. In the end, I’d love to see something like this not so much as a real life batcave (though that’s obviously supercool as well) but a venue where man, art and architecture can converge in a deeper, more contemplative union. Obviously, I really loved this video! :)
I've yet to find me a Dami video I don't enjoy! One thing I want to pick up on, even though it's never bothered me in any way, shape or form, it's been mentioned more than a few times about Dami's voice. Listening to this video whilst in bed, winding down ready for a nap, I realised something. There has been a lot of work done in the background not just in growing this channel, researching new topics, etc. but also in vocals and delivery. As mentioned, it's never been a form of contention for me specifically but it's obvious that a lot of work has gone into this. Just wanted to say, we see your efforts in everything and love your work. Merry Christmas everyone.
I had the pleasure to visit that chapel. There are a couple things that you left out in the analyses and reproduction attempts. 1. it's rammed earth / clay. that not only makes it easier on the big scale for the burning without fearing damage to the substance. 2. compression and release. the chapel has about 2m (7ft) of a channel that opens up into the cone. 3. there are boreholes that are filled with glass rods into the cone. they give a starlike lighing pattern and disrupting the heavy weight of the atmosphere to a sacred level. 4. the floor was lava. meaning it has the flat scaling of a puddle of solidified metal. maybe tin? this aides very much in the cave-like feeling. all of that builds into a feeling that I doubt your design can reproduce. as much that was the intention or not. that being said. I think you did a wonderful job adapting that chapel into a bat cave. It is a wonderful thing to think about man made cave like structures and the power that they hold.
Awesome concept! Nice cave to be in. But what about cave to LIVE in? Something like a bunker, with water and air filtration. This cave needs an underground bunker with cozy tight spaces - this would be nice addition and a contrast to big open spaces. And this "bunker" should be near supply tunnel to have another way out in case.
Colin Furze, over in the UK has come close to the ultimate batcave build. From the carlift that sinks his Delorian down to the underground garage. Then follow tunnels to his house, then workshop, then a future tunnel build to reach the bunker under his back yard.
I am in awe of the video quality and production. This is art in the making. Great job to your teams! Could you explore the use of windcatchers, which were popular in ancient Asia?
The ideal bat cave would hold 100 cars, a motorsports museum, and serve as a library. It would be deep enough in the earth that it would naturally be cool.
It’s interesting how many parallels you can connect among the fields of architectural engineering, human psychophysiology, pop culture, and art history. It’s amazing how this team can tie it all together. Great watch as always🌷
And it’s your talent, wisdom, panache that makes this video so enjoyable to watch. You are one in a billion. Thank you for taking the time to make this - you capture the holistic essence of architecture, so good! 🥰
One thing that is interesting to me is how people’s responses to a space like this can differ. My mother, for example, would find it highly claustrophobic and probably not spend any more time in it than necessary, while others would feel great relief at the lessening of the usual sensory onslaught.
Your videos are so cool and i absolutely appreciate your opinions and outlooks, your enthusiasm makes me want to change my Major from Electrical Engineering to Architect
Thank you. We have our bat cave - an area with tools and supplies to be creative and let yourself dream. It includes an area for solitude and contemplation. It makes what we do that much more fun.
Your projects and your approach to them have some of the same affect on me as a great space -- they open my mind, generate creative thoughts, and, honestly, give me hope for the future. Regarding a cave HQ, I always wanted a small space with a work table, chair and mattress, with a tiny window, buried under the earth, hidden and quiet. The thickness and solidity of tons of rocks over a cave has always been a plus for me. Speak not of my past trauma.
I used to work in a windowless building where they fabricated canisters for car airbags. CNC machines, work tables, assembly lines, fright elevators, and lots of open space in between them per OSHA. It felt so much like being in the Batcave.
This is different than i expected, but still awesome. I love the privacy and safety the Batcave represents, as well as a practical location for Bruce's tech and training AND as a trophy room (which kinda represents different facets of his psyche, as it does with us all). You mentioned "Solitude", and I think that also touches on the same elements for Superman's Fortress of Solitude -- maybe a good idea for another episode! I feel my home provides elements from both the Batcave and Fortress of Solitude, but would LOVE to have a home designed with this SPECIFICALLY in mind. Keep up the great work, Dami!
[Looks at my own profile pic] Yeah…yeah! Pretty crazy how *so* many people want Bat Caves! This video does bring me back to the idea of Labyrinths, though, and how they share a similar nature of creativity and especially “contemplation.” However, instead of literally descending into a space where darkness can inspire potential, a labyrinth helps inspire creativity by the blank, circular walk that a person undertakes from beginning to end. (The efficiency of space was an intriguing notion, too.) Of course, you gotta find one without a Minotaur or a bitchin’ looking David Bowie walking around inside.
If I could have a Batcave, it would be like the one from the 1960s TV show. A big nuclear reactor, because why not? Bat consoles all around, Bat-radar, Bat-traffic, Bat-weather, etc.
Interesting, I think the concept you propose is very close to what some are seeking. As this modern world intrudes more and more into our lives, the idea of leaving it all behind grows. Yes the bat cave represents toys and gadgets, but for some it is a place to unplug. Stepping away from the constant noise of the world to a place where we can hear ourselves. ❤
Honestly, that was a fantastic video. I loved it. I hope we get to see more like it. Also, i love that you showed more of the making process for the miniture and used it in the video. I would love to see more of that.
Dami, I‘m blown away how „deep“ you went down exploring the cave idea - a lesser RUclips creator would have turned the “Batcave for the Everyman“ into a fancy Mancave - you designed a temple in which to find oneself.
Watching, Weekend in Taipei, and I think you’d love it. The film showcases breathtaking architectural designs and beautifully crafted buildings that really enhance the story. Enjoy.
I would love it if every space where I live, work, and do projects could be so well thought-out and designed. For us normal people in the grind, inadequately managed chaos and conventional (i.e. not well-designed) spaces reign supreme.
Thank you. I always enjoy your videos! From this video I get the impression that you welcome requests. Therefore I wonder if you would consider exploring the potential for tensioned fabric roofs for residences?
Hi DamiLee, I love your videos. This is my first time commenting. While watching your video I had a couple ideas. Maybe you'll find them interesting: If you want to make another similar design using different building materials I was thinking that you could try using clay/dirt from the surrounding earth that you could put into brick/block molds then use hay to cure all the blocks by setting it on fire on the inside of the structure? I've seen videos of clay domes being made in a similar way. Also dirt/earth is free and hay/dried grass is easy to come by in some places. Might make for a neat way to build Bat Caves with minimal financial expenses for people who are motivated to build it on their own. Have a good day, Karl
I really enjoyed this one. As a person of isolation myself and enjoying the quiet night. I would enjoy having my own bat cave. In this respect I often imagine having my own sci-fi space craft that's all my own. Sometimes it's a cool spherical craft while other times it's more like a cozy version of the millennium falcon but with an upper and lower floor. I also like the one that Rebecca Valentine has, since it was her home growing up and through out her life.
This is a beautiful Idea. I'll show it to my youngest daughter; shes on the fence about being an engineer or a architect; im trying to convince her to try both hehe.
Wow. Awesome work Dami and team!!! I have never been a Batman fan but as an introvert this video resonated deeply and I found myself hooked. I truly appreciate the depth of your research and presentation. Watching your channel is always a unique and outstanding experience. Thank you.
Is this what you expected? 😃
Hands down, the coolest batcave I've ever seen.
My interpretation of a Batcave has always been a literal cave. I think the fact that it is a natural space, formed out of the earth and possibly millions of years old, gives it a sense of peace and security. Combined with the tech and peak genius of Bruce Wayne (who should represent the best of humanity without powers) the Batcave is the perfect refuge and fortress in one. Batman is all about preparing for every possible outcome. The Batcave is where that preparation takes place.
Better, I never expected to finally see someone use that Zumtor's building as a reference
Can you use your knowledge to solve the housing crisis?
No... But now I want it.
I would have happily watched a full hour of a process explanation and deep dive into the designs -- this channel has been such a blessing on my feed, each video is a little gift.
same
Ditto. I always was impressed with structures as a child, it started with Lincoln logs, then progressed into Legos. My family and I couldn't afford to send me to college for engineering. I'll always want to learn more about it. Almost all of her videos scratch that itch.
Agreed!
Please do it !!! deep dive
If not for ads every 2 min... i hate greedy ass channels!
The urge for a bat cave is simply an irresistible urge
Most usually settle for a "man cave" and then just call it the bat cave to their homies 🦇 or a "fortress of solitude" for the introverts
Our primordial lizard brain desires cave
My desire for a bat cave was only temporary. You might say it was here today, guano tomorrow.
@@leothelion69 we call it the den over here lol
Real
"maybe we need to reframe darkness as not just absence, but as potential" that line hits surprisingly hard, yo! very good
In Praise of Shadows (陰翳礼讃, In'ei Raisan) is a 1933 essay on Japanese aesthetics by the Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. Dami has referenced this work previously, and it has switched my thinking on light and space 180 degrees.
@@aubreyadams7884I just ordered the book, thanks!
Right. I can hardly imagine anything more inspiring than the sight of the starry sky at night, but it takes darkness to see that. When I can see stars I actually feel some strange kind of happiness, but yes, I know I'm a little weird.
I don’t understand how this channel doesn’t have 100 m sub, they have super interesting themes, knowledgeable scripts and great storytelling narrative. 👏
finally a good place to keep my giant penny and robotic T-Rex
And some Kryptonite. Just in case.
I feel like that is a reference… is it?
@@What_IsMyName batman has both in his cave. Reasons ? Comic books
Poison Ivy "So whatever happened to that giant coin?"
Two-Face "They let him keep it!"
- Batman TAS
I designed the Batcave for batman v superman and in that case the approach was to build within the cave without changing the natural surround rock. So we came up with prefab units that would be installed and attached to the cave rather than built into it. So the lab, garage and equipment room were their own structures within the cave. There was also an elevated roadway leading into it. One nice feature was a waterfall that fell in front of the lab windows as it a natural spring was flowing over it to the pool below. It was a fun take on an old idea.
Thank you for your service, BvS batcave is my favourite Batcave across all mediums, id love it if athe Next one be it The Batman Chapter II or Brave and the Bold uses a mix of yours and this one, and maybe even have all the batmobiles from the movies (except maybe Forever/B&R lol) as Easter eggs of batman past in the lower deck/garage
@ im sorry to say that we will most likely never see that batcave again. 1) because every movie basically gets a ground up design that has nothing to do with what came before and 2) it was a Zack Snyder film which is to say that the studio /director/ production designer will steer as far from anything he did going forward.
Single-handedly the most honest video title in RUclips history and a choice so blatantly obvious i'm appalled nobody did this before now. You have made youtube an objectively better site.
This a great take on the batcave and its relation with architecture , it would be awesome to have a Gotham Video analyzing the multiple layers of complexity that compose the city.
Yeup 👌
watching this is certainly an experience. the cinematography, editing, etc.. is top notch.
Remember your video about the number of bunkers Americans are buying? This design might come in useful
Peter Zumthor was born during WW2. The Swiss architect was later involved in a project to build a documentation center on the site of the former Gestapo HQ in Berlin.
Zumthor's design for the "Topography of Terror" was a three-story concrete structure intended to research and communicate the atrocities of the Nazi regime. But was ultimately unfinished and abandoned by the German govt in the early 2000's
I want that sauna/cold plunge/fire pit sooo bad! That whole design is phenomenal! I wouldn't be surprised if you get called in to build a set for the next batman movie
That would be so cool!
It reminded me of the sweat lodges some indigenous cultures have. @@DamiLeeArch
yeah when you said that Dami, my first thought was "god i miss iceland"
@@DamiLeeArchWow, yes!
My absolute favorite Batcave, atmosphere, Alfred and Bruce Wayne are in the 1st Tim Burton Batman (Michael Keaton).
Thank you much for that video and greetings from Switzerland.
Subscribed.
Fascinating the part about how the brain compensates for the lack of sensory input in a cave,
by creating its own stuff internally! Creativity!
Totally makes sense. and links to all the creation myths that start in darkness and silence. Awesome!
"I think, therefore I am."
I’ve just realised this but the walls of the cave kind of look like the walls of the ecologyical testing station in dune
"Why Everyone Needs a Batcave..."
"Lady, I can't even buy an affordable house"
You can live inside a cave, it's free
Needing and not being able to afford aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, one may be in greater Need of a batcave when unable to afford a home
@@LuisSierra42 No it isn't. You'd be arrested for tresspassing.
leapfrog the house and go straight to the batcave, concrete, scrap wood and a match baby
@@jackcleveland1175 Not if you play angry bear sounds near the entrance and scare everyone away!
I just love your energy. Your passion is so infectious!
I love the exploration of the psychology of environments and environmental cues. Not in a light-touch way (airy windows and potted plants) but in a much more intense and raw way. Also, the idea of externalising the mental process of the hero’s journey. The fuel that powers the human mind is not merely words, but stories and the powerful imagery some storytellers can create. Imagery that resonates in the hind-brain. It feels to me like you are starting to dig into something that is both really deeply embedded and also well worth more exploration. ‘Even the jungle wanted him dead. And thats who he was getting his orders from.’ More videos mining this seem please!
Impressive! You now treat every RUclips video like a show or movie, complete with "credits."
I have not seen anyone doing this yet. Bravo!!
As usual, the videos you and your team made went in-depth into concepts and philosophies. A bat cave is a place designed for solitude and personal growth. As I'm a fantasy nerd and a wannabe wizard, the wizard's tower is my bat cave.
These towers are often in wilderness settings, but not always. Sometimes, they're in a city, but they are almost always aloof. They're places designed for the serious study and practice of the Great Art.
If I had money to burn, I would have a wizard tower. I would have a library and study. Maybe the top would have a small observatory. Somewhere in the tower would be a meditation room, designed with sensory deprivation in mind so that my mind would be forced to look inward. There would be spaces for my art and crafting. There would also be space and accommodations for my "familiars" (my pets). Somewhere in the tower would be space for experiments, such as making potent hot sauces or other foods to NileRed types of experiments (possibly away from the tower would be better). 😊
This video 100% has my vote for GOAT video of channel
YEEEEES THAT ZUMTOR'S BUILDING WAS MY FAVOURITE WHEN I WAS STUDYING! There's just no better place to be in my opinion
In 1966, I was in second grade. We had an art/craft project of making a holiday decoration. Our teacher had us blow up fairly large balloons and tie them off. Next we soaked regular knitting yarn in plaster of Paris and draped said strands around our balloons in a pattern we found pleasing. After letting them dry, we popped the balloons and fished the balloon from the inside and voilà we had our foundation. From that point we could paint/decorate as we wished and each piece was unique (but fairly fragile.) Our version of sacrificial framework.
I have never seen your channel before and I will never understand the algorithm that takes me in so many different directions, but this time it was well worth the rabbit hole journey. You have another subscriber. 😊
This channel has a perfect mixture of architecture, sociology and philosophy. I love it
As a longtime Batman fan I really enjoyed this video. Because the thing I always enjoyed the most about Batman is the Batcave. A secret place where I could get away from everything else. I am currently typing this from the basement of my home. And no it doesn't look like a place where Batman would hangout, it is my sanctuary. My getaway, my Fortress of Solitude, my Crystal Cave. Your video helps explain why I've always had this fascination with being in my "cave". thank you.
started watching her channel 3 years ago because she was very pretty, stayed for the content. PHENOMENAL
Great addition with the actual models, as much as I love your teams exploration on to concepts and designs that exist in movies or real world , I love when your team creates new models to demonstrate and explore ideas. great work
1) The editing and narration for this video is perfect.
2) I've always adored the idea of a cave or underground layer because it's somewhere safe from nature. I've lived through a few natural disasters and the idea of being underground and safe from tornadoes and storms and somewhere I can feel safe is just.... neuron activation.
Do the fortress of solitude next 🦸🏻♂️
DC really did know what we want from our man caves
OK, now I want to see how she'd do that.
40ft by 60ft metal building goes for about $30,000.
Treat the place as a sound stage. Create wall panels out of chicken wire and scrap plaster.
D&D mini map of 8 five ft squares by 12 five ft squares.
Excellent suggestion.
this was mind-blowing! I love how you took the concept of a Batcave from just being a ‘cool secret lair’ to something so deeply personal and meaningful-like a temple of solitude, creativity, and self-discovery. The sacrificial framework idea was especially genius; it perfectly mirrors Batman’s own transformation in the darkness. And the fact that you 3D printed and literally burned parts to achieve that raw, cavernous feel? Absolutely next-level! Watching you connect ancient myths, psychological insights, and design strategies all into one build was such a treat. Thank you for pushing the boundaries of imagination-this is exactly why I’m hooked on your channel!
Its insane how I was just thinking about the concept of light and darkness and on how darkness is not a concept of evil but rather makes the idea of light complete just before watching the video and immediately after 8 mins Dami brings the concept of darkness being a laid ground foundation of creativity that is meant for light to serve its purpose.
That was a nice touch to solidify my existential crisis that I was having just before watching this video lol.
This is peak Cave. Great exploration. 🦇
Best 2 panel comic ever? YOU DECIDE!
My sister is studying to become an architect. i love watching your vids to understand what she's learning
OMG Thank you for this!
Seriously, I never thought I would get such a treat subscribing to a architecture channel but OMG this hit deep.
didn't take much
1) nananananana BATCAVE!
2) Any more examples of sacrificial framework? :)
3) While I appreciate the concepts of the cave in your presentation, and I feel that the textures of the inside really escape my criticism... the outside is a brutalist block. I know this is meant for fun, so I am not really wanting to dwell on this, but instead I want to talk about
4) Rammed earth design and it's use could be something to use for something like this? I'm curious as to how or if it could be used with something like sacrificial framing.
It's kind of hard for the Batcave to remain a secret place of solitude when it has an 8-story windowless concrete brutalist slab sitting over it, that's only function is to act as a leaky chimney. Anywhere in Gotham, you could just point up to the grounds of Wayne Manor on it's hill and say "there it is, there's the Batcave, it belongs to that Wayne guy." Half the residents of Arkham Asylum could stare it from their windows, all night, every night.
Anyone who would actually build the bat cave would absolutely be into the brutalist architecture.
@@ernststravoblofeld then is the only use of cave and brutalism Batman? lol We can agree.
@madstork91 Lots of people love or hate brutalism. But all people who want a bat cave will love brutalism.
You have a few options to prevent the brutalist exterior: bury it in stones and loose earth and let nature take root; build stepped gardens on the outside and create your own Hanging Gardens; build an outer shell that disguises the cave within.
Living Big in a Tiny House has a video about a guy in NZ who piled up earth, dumped concrete on it, then removed the earth in an effort to build his own version of a hobbit hole/dome tiny house. Not exactly sacrificial framework, but the same idea.
I don't think rammed earth could do the same thing as concrete here, because it would collapse without the structure you rammed it against. Rammed earth doesn't make for roofing, and the steep incline walls function as both wall and roof. Not to mention erosion from water coming through the hole in the top. I am unaware of any rammed earth arches, domes, or vaults.
Demi video. yay….WTF SHE DESIGNED A BATCAVE. 😱
The notion of designing something akin to an ‘artificial’ batcave intrigues me far more than I thought it would. The batcave in the comics was essentially a stalactite cave that (imo) had a more than passing resemblance to Carlsbad Caverns. Over the many decades, the Batcave didn’t get much in the way of deep exploration - images of the layout were made and that generally satisfied most readers. One story, whose title escapes me (I’m getting old!) kinda dwelled on just how deep and fundamentally unexplored the cave actually was. Bruce more or less set up shop in the area most places would put the souvenir shop and was a bit taken aback to find out that if a wrench accidentally drops off the side of the Batmobile platform, it’s basically half way down to hell (a very real place in the DC universe.)
Personally, I always found the logistics of the batcave to be intriguing. Bringing in huge metal ramps and turntables is something that I think even Bruce Wayne would find challenging to keep a secret. Building one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers on the down low might have been sensible up until the ‘80s, but once the internet proliferated, hiding such a massive device would be an epic undertaking. I know the batcave is supposed to have its own power plant, but hiding its signature would be another daunting task. I suppose these issues kinda help create the aura and intrigue that the batcave inspires in people. In contrast, I don’t see people clamoring for Superman’a Fortress of solitude. Fundamentally, they are the same device and serve similar purposes in their respective titles, but with Superman, much of the logistical issues are effectively handwaved away - the devices and furnishings? Superman made them or flew them in. A supercomputer? It’s Kryptonian and thus so far ahead of our piddly networking standards as to be magic. Hell, Superman makes almost no effort to conceal his fortress - if you can lift that supermassive key he uses, well, more power to you.
Anyway, enough ruminations of a lifelong comics nerd. Again, the idea of an artificial batcave intrigues me greatly. If you posited the design you came up with as some form of meditation/personal retreat venue, I think it would be an absolute hit, especially in places like Scandinavia or the northerly areas of the US or Canada. I could totally see the movement from level to level as being both seen and felt as a transformative journey - first you purge yourself off the outer world, then you move to a more contemplative area where you have the space and tools to contemplate your next step in whatever it is you are here to deal with and finally, with body and mind cleansed and set towards a singular purpose, you descend into the trophy room to put your plan in motion or to just celebrate having accomplished what you’ve set out to do.
The whole thing has a sort of hero’s journey via architecture and design vibe and beyond that, I can’t help but think of some of designs of Hell usually associated with Dante’s Inferno here as well - the way that each level/circle get bigger is a striking similarity, imo.
In the end, I’d love to see something like this not so much as a real life batcave (though that’s obviously supercool as well) but a venue where man, art and architecture can converge in a deeper, more contemplative union.
Obviously, I really loved this video! :)
I've yet to find me a Dami video I don't enjoy! One thing I want to pick up on, even though it's never bothered me in any way, shape or form, it's been mentioned more than a few times about Dami's voice. Listening to this video whilst in bed, winding down ready for a nap, I realised something. There has been a lot of work done in the background not just in growing this channel, researching new topics, etc. but also in vocals and delivery. As mentioned, it's never been a form of contention for me specifically but it's obvious that a lot of work has gone into this. Just wanted to say, we see your efforts in everything and love your work.
Merry Christmas everyone.
you should put this as a quote: "you don't dream in daylight"
I had the pleasure to visit that chapel. There are a couple things that you left out in the analyses and reproduction attempts.
1. it's rammed earth / clay. that not only makes it easier on the big scale for the burning without fearing damage to the substance.
2. compression and release. the chapel has about 2m (7ft) of a channel that opens up into the cone.
3. there are boreholes that are filled with glass rods into the cone. they give a starlike lighing pattern and disrupting the heavy weight of the atmosphere to a sacred level.
4. the floor was lava. meaning it has the flat scaling of a puddle of solidified metal. maybe tin? this aides very much in the cave-like feeling.
all of that builds into a feeling that I doubt your design can reproduce. as much that was the intention or not.
that being said. I think you did a wonderful job adapting that chapel into a bat cave. It is a wonderful thing to think about man made cave like structures and the power that they hold.
This might just be the best quality RUclips video i have ever seen. About my favorite topic too! This is incredible!
I love this channel, had no idea how closely architecture was tied into psychology. The artistry and history of all this is really fascinating.
Awesome concept! Nice cave to be in. But what about cave to LIVE in? Something like a bunker, with water and air filtration. This cave needs an underground bunker with cozy tight spaces - this would be nice addition and a contrast to big open spaces. And this "bunker" should be near supply tunnel to have another way out in case.
Silo series coming to live.
Colin Furze, over in the UK has come close to the ultimate batcave build. From the carlift that sinks his Delorian down to the underground garage. Then follow tunnels to his house, then workshop, then a future tunnel build to reach the bunker under his back yard.
The edit of the video, colors, animations, everything looks GREAT! Cudos to you and your team for that.
I am in awe of the video quality and production. This is art in the making. Great job to your teams! Could you explore the use of windcatchers, which were popular in ancient Asia?
This channel has sparked the creativity in me which I’ve lost on the way. Thank you so much.
I can imagine a vampire enthusiast saying, "That's it! Now, with a blood fountain and victims in the trophy room!"
The ideal bat cave would hold 100 cars, a motorsports museum, and serve as a library. It would be deep enough in the earth that it would naturally be cool.
It’s interesting how many parallels you can connect among the fields of architectural engineering, human psychophysiology, pop culture, and art history. It’s amazing how this team can tie it all together. Great watch as always🌷
With the ways you had everything light up white made it seem more like if Superman had a cave... still really cool. Great job.
And it’s your talent, wisdom, panache that makes this video so enjoyable to watch. You are one in a billion. Thank you for taking the time to make this - you capture the holistic essence of architecture, so good! 🥰
One thing that is interesting to me is how people’s responses to a space like this can differ.
My mother, for example, would find it highly claustrophobic and probably not spend any more time in it than necessary, while others would feel great relief at the lessening of the usual sensory onslaught.
Interesting how minimalism is an important part of it.
I think you nailed a bat-cave perfectly Dami!
someone should build this and put a museum inside. or a concert venue could possibly be wild. i would love to visit something like it
The effort and research that u put into a 12 min video is so enviable! I'm forever a fan!
"it's just coffee, don't get so excited". uh, are you ok Dami? 😂
The Bat Cave❤️
My cup runneth over with geeker joy.
The sacrificial framework idea is perfect for the creation of a cave. I love it.
Your videos are so cool and i absolutely appreciate your opinions and outlooks, your enthusiasm makes me want to change my Major from Electrical Engineering to Architect
Thank you. We have our bat cave - an area with tools and supplies to be creative and let yourself dream. It includes an area for solitude and contemplation. It makes what we do that much more fun.
I would never thought that you would be doing a video on the two things that I love,which is Batman and architecture.Great video Dami.
The idea that Joker and batman were in the same cave relates to me. I'd love to see more bat action packed movie based building models!!
This design breaks all of them! I want Ms. Lee to build me my own cave !
The thing you need to realise about Batman is. Bruce Wayne isn't the person, Batman is the person and Bruce Wayne is the mask.
Sorry man but this is the most rep damaging quote about batman, its just. Not. True.
@@The1stSinna Ask the Laso of Truth about that.
That's a quote about Clarke Kent and Superman from Kill Bill, lol
I was not expecting a concrete tepee, but this... this is a pretty cool concept.
Dami Lee's videos are always so much more than architecture! Thank you.
I always play cave colony in Rimworld.
I am obsessed with cave homes and hope to be able to build one for myself in future and have my own Batman Cave
This video was actually incredible. How is this a youtube video and not a netflix documentary?!
Another production too good for RUclips. Well written, creative, clearly a huge amount of time invested on models, video production. Well done
I'm sure you could make a 90 minute feature with the footage and research you did. It would probably win awards.
Your projects and your approach to them have some of the same affect on me as a great space -- they open my mind, generate creative thoughts, and, honestly, give me hope for the future. Regarding a cave HQ, I always wanted a small space with a work table, chair and mattress, with a tiny window, buried under the earth, hidden and quiet. The thickness and solidity of tons of rocks over a cave has always been a plus for me. Speak not of my past trauma.
Omg 12 minutes is too short!!
Absolutely loved the inner textures that burned wood brought!
I used to work in a windowless building where they fabricated canisters for car airbags. CNC machines, work tables, assembly lines, fright elevators, and lots of open space in between them per OSHA.
It felt so much like being in the Batcave.
This is different than i expected, but still awesome.
I love the privacy and safety the Batcave represents, as well as a practical location for Bruce's tech and training AND as a trophy room (which kinda represents different facets of his psyche, as it does with us all).
You mentioned "Solitude", and I think that also touches on the same elements for Superman's Fortress of Solitude -- maybe a good idea for another episode!
I feel my home provides elements from both the Batcave and Fortress of Solitude, but would LOVE to have a home designed with this SPECIFICALLY in mind.
Keep up the great work, Dami!
[Looks at my own profile pic] Yeah…yeah! Pretty crazy how *so* many people want Bat Caves!
This video does bring me back to the idea of Labyrinths, though, and how they share a similar nature of creativity and especially “contemplation.” However, instead of literally descending into a space where darkness can inspire potential, a labyrinth helps inspire creativity by the blank, circular walk that a person undertakes from beginning to end. (The efficiency of space was an intriguing notion, too.)
Of course, you gotta find one without a Minotaur or a bitchin’ looking David Bowie walking around inside.
Puzzle games as a journey though a labyrinth.
I think a bat cave built into a cliff face would be extremely cool and the edge could allow lots of cool window effects.
If I could have a Batcave, it would be like the one from the 1960s TV show. A big nuclear reactor, because why not? Bat consoles all around, Bat-radar, Bat-traffic, Bat-weather, etc.
Mine would be like Arkham origins
You and your team are the best! Thank you so much. I love your folks content. Keep up the great work.
Props for using an image from the Flashpoint storyline where he got a letter from his father.
Great episode!
This is legitimately one of my favorite channels! All of the vids as so good!!
Interesting, I think the concept you propose is very close to what some are seeking. As this modern world intrudes more and more into our lives, the idea of leaving it all behind grows. Yes the bat cave represents toys and gadgets, but for some it is a place to unplug. Stepping away from the constant noise of the world to a place where we can hear ourselves. ❤
Honestly, that was a fantastic video. I loved it. I hope we get to see more like it. Also, i love that you showed more of the making process for the miniture and used it in the video. I would love to see more of that.
The mansion wasn't just "conveniently located" near a cave, it was the source of the bats that scare Bruce as a child, inspiring his persona.
Colin Furze's underground complex is what I want.
Dami, I‘m blown away how „deep“ you went down exploring the cave idea - a lesser RUclips creator would have turned the “Batcave for the Everyman“ into a fancy Mancave - you designed a temple in which to find oneself.
"... that brings you down"... man falling down the stairs. Art.
I can't wait the part 2: "Why everyone needs a Fortress of Solitude (where you can be yourself)".
The amount of work for this video is insane!!! You and your team are amazing!
I've always been fascinated with the Batcave from the 1989 Batman Movie.
Watching, Weekend in Taipei, and I think you’d love it. The film showcases breathtaking architectural designs and beautifully crafted buildings that really enhance the story. Enjoy.
My batcave would have a mat, a punching bag, some weights, and maybe a few weapons.
This video filled the empty hole in my soul. Thank you.
I would love it if every space where I live, work, and do projects could be so well thought-out and designed. For us normal people in the grind, inadequately managed chaos and conventional (i.e. not well-designed) spaces reign supreme.
Something so important perhaps the most important about a batcave is how easy it is to secretly drive in to it yeah…
Holy, you could sell water to a well. I know your professors were eating up every essay 😂
Thank you. I always enjoy your videos! From this video I get the impression that you welcome requests. Therefore I wonder if you would consider exploring the potential for tensioned fabric roofs for residences?
Hi DamiLee,
I love your videos. This is my first time commenting.
While watching your video I had a couple ideas. Maybe you'll find them interesting:
If you want to make another similar design using different building materials I was thinking that you could try using clay/dirt from the surrounding earth that you could put into brick/block molds then use hay to cure all the blocks by setting it on fire on the inside of the structure?
I've seen videos of clay domes being made in a similar way. Also dirt/earth is free and hay/dried grass is easy to come by in some places.
Might make for a neat way to build Bat Caves with minimal financial expenses for people who are motivated to build it on their own.
Have a good day,
Karl
I really enjoyed this one. As a person of isolation myself and enjoying the quiet night. I would enjoy having my own bat cave.
In this respect I often imagine having my own sci-fi space craft that's all my own. Sometimes it's a cool spherical craft while other times it's more like a cozy version of the millennium falcon but with an upper and lower floor.
I also like the one that Rebecca Valentine has, since it was her home growing up and through out her life.
This is a beautiful Idea. I'll show it to my youngest daughter; shes on the fence about being an engineer or a architect; im trying to convince her to try both hehe.
Wow. Awesome work Dami and team!!! I have never been a Batman fan but as an introvert this video resonated deeply and I found myself hooked. I truly appreciate the depth of your research and presentation. Watching your channel is always a unique and outstanding experience. Thank you.