How To Think Like An Architect: The Design Process

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Santa Barbara architect Barry Berkus takes us through the process he used to design the Padaro Lane Residence in Southern California. He demonstrates his conceptual design process through a series of raw drawings and diagrams, along with a detailed explanation of the site conditions, and client needs. This preliminary diagramming stage is a necessary first step in creating a functional, and well thought out design.
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  • @oddawajminick
    @oddawajminick10 жыл бұрын

    I am now like "WOW!". I am a architecture student in Polish academy. For 4 years of my education no one show me this mental proces so clean. This is what make difrence between architect and engineer. This is how to make home with soul.

  • @chaidle

    @chaidle

    3 жыл бұрын

    What do you do in 2020

  • @oddawajminick

    @oddawajminick

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chaidle Architecture. Organization of projects and teams. Coordination. Plus sometimes solving projects noone wants to take.

  • @chaidle

    @chaidle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oddawajminick good. I am a filmmaker once dreamed to be an Architect. Recently I started drawing daily and formal things like leaf, garden, furniture, mediocre architecture to do my project one day with my money. I hope you run to your goal. Did you study in Poland?

  • @chaidle

    @chaidle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oddawajminick hey, I am searching about Polish architecture, and I realized that Poland film poster once was the best in the world. And the renowned Kieslowski was inarguable genius one day. Can you get me some of your country's secret?

  • @oddawajminick

    @oddawajminick

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chaidle Well Poland was under occupation for over 150 years. We had to choose between forgetting our national personality or move around censorship. Mostly under soviet occupation. Most of people choose that second option. Thanks to that polish people developed their own way of thinking based of facts.Not on propaganda. We were more focused on observation. On reading all details. What is first part. Recipient. Second part was an artist. Which could work for government. And if He did He have basically everything for free. So artists on that side make mostly bad work. And You have artist who try work against propaganda. That group need to spend much more effort and time on making work. Without government help and to put details which change meaning of art. That is basically biggest difference between polish art from that time and art on "west site".To work under big pressure and to put that a bit of salt on eye of propaganda. Oh and We had great artists full of hope grown on times beetween WW. They were full of passion and will to make country better. They where great teachers for 50s+ generations. Ps. You should watch polish movies from that time. Almoust all have hidden meaning which criticised socjalizm, government and reality of that time. But it could be hard to see if You done grow in that time.

  • @artenstien7100
    @artenstien71008 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P He's a great tutor even after his passing.

  • @brandonnewman9454

    @brandonnewman9454

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ahmed Slaibi rest in peace brother ❤️

  • @coryglanton3380
    @coryglanton33804 жыл бұрын

    This is literally one of the best and easiest to understand residential architecture videos I've ever seen. What an amazing teacher!

  • @mcnemo2000
    @mcnemo200010 жыл бұрын

    This video was done retrospectively, so the design appears to come out in a very fluid manner, as any architect knows, this is rarely how it happens, usually you produce option after option. But the process each time is still the same.

  • @archawb
    @archawb4 жыл бұрын

    He's actually the reason i became an architect

  • @jakobgudmund8197

    @jakobgudmund8197

    4 жыл бұрын

    im gonna study architecture because of him!!

  • @liangchristina7919

    @liangchristina7919

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you need to see a lot of houses to grow interests?

  • @chaidle

    @chaidle

    3 жыл бұрын

    In terms of this clip, is a study of climate a key to make an house? Sun move.

  • @k7hayr

    @k7hayr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chaidle understanding the sunlight and shadows surely allows you to use it to your advantage. It allows you to understand and decide whether you want to expose the sun light at a particular place or shade against it. It also can dictate the orientation of your building to achieve the best possible thermal performance. Wind is another thing to understand and material choice. Site analysis is highly important before starting any project.

  • @michaelangelonavia1471

    @michaelangelonavia1471

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! He is my inspiration too 😊

  • @beauruutz
    @beauruutz Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that Barry has passed away, but I know his legacy will live on through his teachings and design. Thank you Sir.

  • @raytune42
    @raytune427 жыл бұрын

    People, this is exactly the way it works and this is a good example to show young students about how an architect designs and creates something from nothing. This shows the seed of an idea and how it develops. You have to start somewhere. You should disregard the comments below of the people who have a poverty of imagination and an abundance of ignorance There are those who dream and dare to fail and those who dig ditches.

  • @christophermoody1448
    @christophermoody14487 жыл бұрын

    I've watched this video, and his others, many times. With this video, what Barry is talking about is something that all architects at all levels find not only to be the most challenging, but the most necessary part of the entire process. That process is concept development. The use of bubble diagrams is a simplified approach. But then again, that is exactly the point. Architecture is complicated. The goal is to keep it simple. That is exactly what Barry Berkus does.

  • @acmulhern
    @acmulhern12 жыл бұрын

    how refreshing to have an architect who is not afraid to explain how he thinks and by doing so help the future generation in catching up. thanks for posting

  • @radwi69
    @radwi695 жыл бұрын

    Hats off sir, so Sad that I came upon your channel after you had passed away, R.I.P. :(

  • @mahsooquepc3779
    @mahsooquepc37799 жыл бұрын

    I am a designer from India in Kerala. I must say I really enjoy your video. architecture is solving problems,and understanding the earth direction with client purpose. its delivering good design and good solution.

  • @prernaprerna4028

    @prernaprerna4028

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which university???..

  • @fabiananthony7119
    @fabiananthony711910 жыл бұрын

    I am so inspired, this man obviously shares a passion and a love for what he does, in a way that i visualize myself in the future

  • @linixvictor9025

    @linixvictor9025

    5 жыл бұрын

    shut the fuck up

  • @jomarchristopherseno8116

    @jomarchristopherseno8116

    4 жыл бұрын

    hi it's five years since you left this comment. How are you now?

  • @stefanotordiglione
    @stefanotordiglione3 жыл бұрын

    Love the first steps when creating a house... Is the best creative moment... I totally connect with the approach to my projects

  • @Serta0
    @Serta02 жыл бұрын

    Barry. Thank you for keeping us all looking good! Been following you and your work since my days with Larry Salkin's group in the early 80's! Nice to see you relaxed and sticking to the 'program'. Nice work.

  • @A_J___
    @A_J___3 жыл бұрын

    I quit architecture school 10 years ago. A couple days ago I finished my first school year BACK in school as an architecture grad student after all that time away. All that time. I didn't really have time to understand what I was doing this past school year because it was go, go,go, produce, produce, produce. This summer break, part of my plan is to slowly, calmly, and intentionally review all my lessons, read books, watch tutorials, look at architecture student portfolios online and try to understand them, look at firm websites, blogs, assign myself some practice projects, and really gain a better understanding of all this and come back next semester stronger!

  • @acmulhern
    @acmulhern12 жыл бұрын

    I'm graduating as an arch student this year and you won't believe how much this video has helped me, keeping my design on track and continuing to question my ideas. Thank you so much for posting

  • @kummer45
    @kummer453 жыл бұрын

    This video, exactly this simple video is revealing in every sense. He opens his design with a bubble diagram and a proximity relational matrix of spaces. His way of thinking is transparent. This shows how mature is thought process is.

  • @_sparrowhawk
    @_sparrowhawk3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing - I watched this back in 2014, and was amazing by his presentation and process. RIP my friend.

  • @princedhewa
    @princedhewa2 жыл бұрын

    I cannot thank you enough for this video. I am an Civil Engineer but I always wanted to study architecture as soon as I graduated. But family loans and bills has always been a barrier to my love of architecture. So when I decided to learn architecture I never find anything worth to invest time for. But this is what I've been waiting. Thank you so much sir. :)

  • @mansardmanor3869
    @mansardmanor38694 жыл бұрын

    As a Real Estate Flipper, thanks for adjusting my vision, improving & modernizing RE structures.

  • @skratulla
    @skratulla12 жыл бұрын

    I'm constantly beeing bothered at architecture school because I sketch horribly, but I love what I do and overall I think that's the most important thing an architect should keep in mind. I swear to everything that is sacred and to my self that I will be one of the greatest. Thanks for the videos they are truely awesome!!!

  • @papakobinaosei-amanfu2846
    @papakobinaosei-amanfu28468 ай бұрын

    Wow thanks for this great insight, honestly going into my 3rd year of architecture in Ghana, I’m now getting a hank of the design process. So simple and easy to understand.

  • @mariajulietaperezcarattoni2823
    @mariajulietaperezcarattoni282310 жыл бұрын

    you really inspire me, Barry. I'm studying architecture and i'm so happy to know that you've been such a inspiration for me .Greetings from Argentina

  • @nethulvithanage894

    @nethulvithanage894

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @ralff4272
    @ralff42723 жыл бұрын

    I am a first year architecture student, this has inspired me to do well in my design process

  • @potatosarenice3286
    @potatosarenice32864 жыл бұрын

    Just from this video it has actually shown me a different perspective to designing and i will definitely take this video in and will definitely include this into my work on designing.

  • @philthyr1
    @philthyr110 жыл бұрын

    Of bless u berry rip and thanks for all the advice to becoming a successful architect

  • @patriciacoughlinphd1852
    @patriciacoughlinphd18522 жыл бұрын

    What an extraordinary story of courage and authenticity!

  • @chuckielong1
    @chuckielong111 жыл бұрын

    I always wanted to be an architect, I'm just fascinated with the idea of designing a building and having a design I made to be build and be permanently there forever. Great video.

  • @centitunes1409
    @centitunes14093 жыл бұрын

    this is the most meaningful 3:00 of my life, ... i am a drafting student here in philippines and this kind of architecture thinking is always belittle for some doesnt acknowledge how building this piece is really hard... anyway i learned so much how BUBBLE diagrams affects the most planning and i really appreciate it.

  • @yrybakov
    @yrybakov12 жыл бұрын

    I thought I'd leave a comment to say that this video was a real breakthrough for me.... I'm an artist, but absolutely love architecture. This video inspired me to start sketching again, but in a different light! Thank you so much Barry, for sharing your ideas and process in which you build a house. It's Perfect! And the house looks fantastic - love your style! Wow, -Yevgeniy

  • @BCinstaTes
    @BCinstaTes10 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing different Design Processes

  • @Akumeitakai
    @Akumeitakai12 жыл бұрын

    I am like many others who've mentioned this video as being an eye-opener to the process. Yours is just like Volumetrics! It's the same process I use to construct characters in scene or build backgrounds! Start with simple shapes and ideas and refine from there! How could it have been this simple all along?! I was already doing it!

  • @chipholden
    @chipholden11 жыл бұрын

    He nailed it! I'm happy to hear from a seasoned architect that that's how it's done. He pretty much explained verbatim how we design here in Florida. I guess design is a universal language.

  • @ModelArtTavo
    @ModelArtTavo12 жыл бұрын

    Wow! It's very interesting and revealing, how similar this designing process is to another areas of art like painting or sculpting, starting with a rough design and building up from there. Thank you,I liked it very much.

  • @infinite_jjang1404
    @infinite_jjang14044 жыл бұрын

    I watch this a lot of times and still find it mind blowing👌

  • @shreyaraijain5608
    @shreyaraijain56084 жыл бұрын

    his teaching will stay in our heart

  • @amonster8mymother
    @amonster8mymother10 жыл бұрын

    I think many people design form before function and say that is what architecture is. It' is monumental. That function becomes secondary. So it's refreshing to see this.

  • @btbfree
    @btbfree6 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Berkus thank you for sharing your talents

  • @liliewhite
    @liliewhite Жыл бұрын

    this is AMAZING. you have opened my eyes on how i could visualise a building. thank you so much. i have a project due on Friday, which is in 5 days, so i am going to be using this. again, thank you so much.

  • @robbetheunis
    @robbetheunis12 жыл бұрын

    i just found these videos, and as an architecture student i found these encouraging, inspiring, amuzing, and very very good. thank you so much

  • @jyothishal
    @jyothishal3 жыл бұрын

    Great Architect....!!! no words... hats off you Sir

  • @waj281
    @waj28112 жыл бұрын

    I love that a lot and the explanation is crystal clear...until this I had no idea what an architect job is...now I start understanding the pathway of architecture thanks you so much

  • @sott7309
    @sott73095 жыл бұрын

    By your video, i was able to listen to an interview with an architect- a field i have always felt was so very interesting. Thank you- a well spoken man.

  • @linixvictor9025

    @linixvictor9025

    5 жыл бұрын

    your fucking gay

  • @ivansabulkong1261
    @ivansabulkong126110 ай бұрын

    Wow Since I started my career as an architecture student I've never thought of this brilliant idea come up with cool ideas ..bravoo

  • @AstandsforAlex
    @AstandsforAlex10 жыл бұрын

    I love architecture, it is my true passion. It hit me how hard and arduous the path of architecture is, so i have been doing my research and i have started to learn by myself before i even go to college. Im a junior in high school and even though my parents are selfishly using my college money i am still up for the challenge and reward of architecture. I really love it that much. a

  • @pinkheartsunglasses
    @pinkheartsunglasses12 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking of studying architecture next year and this gave me some clear insight into the process, thanks!

  • @angelialexis
    @angelialexis3 жыл бұрын

    Is it weird that I actually literally cried watching this video.. I've watched this so many years ago and architects like him always inspire me in so many ways. And right now as i'm watching it again, I just realized no matter how much we love architecture, our design or ideas wouldn't matter if we are in a place where people don't give value to us architects. It's just sad. sorry guys just letting out my frustration right now. might delete this later.

  • @FictionCautious

    @FictionCautious

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to the big cities, there's lots of money there.

  • @angelialexis

    @angelialexis

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FictionCautious hi! Thanks for the idea, I might do that..😅

  • @thejoshshouse
    @thejoshshouse11 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to see the thinking behind the design...Great to see there is some consideration about where the sun is in terms of the 'performance' of the home...such an important part of the process...an amazing building...be interesting to know how it performs in terms of energy consumption and so on...

  • @AmyDiva15
    @AmyDiva1510 жыл бұрын

    OMG.. you are amazing. Your video inspired me a lot to pursue my dream to become an architect. Not to even mention how much I've learnt from your 3:54 min video! Thank you

  • @waldennedlaw4953
    @waldennedlaw49533 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video, I'm going to college next year most likely for architecture and this has helped tremendously.

  • @rzkylhmsyhslmn
    @rzkylhmsyhslmn5 жыл бұрын

    wonderful advice sir. esp about the kithen and morning light

  • @33Giusi
    @33Giusi11 жыл бұрын

    Bravo Barry Berkus a creative mind and talented architect thanks for this video

  • @rustomdelacruz9408
    @rustomdelacruz94082 жыл бұрын

    I am in senior high school student, but i really got an ideas on how to design because he was amazing architect, meticulous! 🥰❤️

  • @woodyoublowme7300
    @woodyoublowme73008 жыл бұрын

    Thank Barry. This really opened my eyes. I will use this information.

  • @Mssparkles136
    @Mssparkles13611 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this to help us students out :)

  • @two2tango00
    @two2tango0011 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Barry for sharing. As a new generation of interior designers, I really enjoyed watching and learning.

  • @NA-qh7ck

    @NA-qh7ck

    2 жыл бұрын

    how are you doing!?

  • @HAKIABEHSERA
    @HAKIABEHSERA2 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic! Simplicity takes genius.

  • @FernandoPizzani
    @FernandoPizzani3 жыл бұрын

    Great, clear and inspiring presentation.

  • @tubemyass875
    @tubemyass8758 жыл бұрын

    I'm just learning this stuff at SBCC. So exciting to see such a magnificent result locally!! Great job!

  • @PeterSheehanKefa60
    @PeterSheehanKefa602 жыл бұрын

    Love this process and result

  • @dankasivevski
    @dankasivevski8 жыл бұрын

    Love your approach Barry although I am not a qualified architect,. rather an interior designer, completely agree with you and when ever given the opportunity follow a very similar process. Your designs are so well though out and practical at the same time, wish more thought like you do danka

  • @ma8c0

    @ma8c0

    8 жыл бұрын

    +danka sivevski excuse me, sorry to bother you, but i want to ask a question. would you consider interior design as part of architecture? i would like to hear your opinion :)

  • @catallaxy
    @catallaxy7 ай бұрын

    This is a beautiful and concise explanation of the conceptual design process. Thank you very much. There is a lot of confusion and exaggeration surrounding this topic due to a lack of quality education because many people do not go to school for education but rather, to acquire a degree or credentials. Education has become a money-making racket. Also, many large design firms such as architectural firms and especially interior design firms, have defaulted into "Image Transfer Design" or more clearly put: plagiarism. Many young people entering this vocation, have no reason to doubt the legitimacy of this plagiarism approach.

  • @riapotato6827
    @riapotato68273 жыл бұрын

    I am currently studying architecture and I found this video is really a big help, thank you for the great video 🥺❤️

  • @prernaprerna4028

    @prernaprerna4028

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which university??

  • @KadvaKorp
    @KadvaKorp5 жыл бұрын

    Simple and logical. A great point to start teaching .. RIP Amen

  • @RealEros1
    @RealEros112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I wish you the best in what you want to do.

  • @obrieneoghan
    @obrieneoghan12 жыл бұрын

    excellent videos barry, very informative for me as a young architect starting out. keep them coming!

  • @evanah-taningauchun9436
    @evanah-taningauchun94364 жыл бұрын

    Love your work. It made many sense. Thank you for this video

  • @apoorvaswaroop9245
    @apoorvaswaroop92458 жыл бұрын

    great idea to create a design and relate easily with the nature and the requirements to create a desirable space..... Thank you so much Barry sir... :)

  • @MooksyNZ
    @MooksyNZ2 жыл бұрын

    Passion almost to the end of his life (looking at the date of his video), his mind is active and astute, that's how I want to live my life.

  • @sergi9393
    @sergi93938 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing an experience !

  • @ENGENCE-Engineering-Excellence
    @ENGENCE-Engineering-Excellence6 ай бұрын

    Great view on architecting - also for systems engineering

  • @jackluciferw8386
    @jackluciferw83862 жыл бұрын

    This is a very useful mindset for interior design too.

  • @sixieliu6195
    @sixieliu6195 Жыл бұрын

    Whilst I may not be a architect nor have a interest in it as a career I can say this will help me buy a better designed or at least located house in the future, thank you Barry.

  • @estructure8220

    @estructure8220

    6 ай бұрын

    R.I.P

  • @samigharo7137
    @samigharo71373 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher and a great designer

  • @vanantran4992
    @vanantran49924 жыл бұрын

    i am an architecture student and i always wish i could create beautiful and reasonable buildings, but my immature thinking could not find a way, after i looked at your instructions, i thought what i need to do. his videos was great Thanks very much.

  • @scottclute9547
    @scottclute95474 жыл бұрын

    Just love "the Bridges idea's!!!

  • @ErinStetzerHomes
    @ErinStetzerHomes2 жыл бұрын

    This is fascinating to watch!

  • @KadeviTowers
    @KadeviTowers10 жыл бұрын

    good thinking and very nice concept it leads to make ideas by innovative knowledge for an architect and engineers.

  • @pachocoo
    @pachocoo9 жыл бұрын

    I am a sophomore architect student in Mexico. I must say I reallyenjoy your video

  • @nuruzzamannur4643

    @nuruzzamannur4643

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** i am a student of Architecture .can you please contact with me?

  • @Lucas_Ficz
    @Lucas_Ficz12 жыл бұрын

    It's easy to be an architect, but hard to make architecture. It's easier to be a hater also. You're the kind of person that shut haters up and also make a beautiful yet functional architecture. This is a true architect!

  • @dagwould

    @dagwould

    3 ай бұрын

    I would never have thought that it is 'easy ' to be an architect. It is easy to be a poor (bad) architect, but to successfully make the thousands of decisions that add value to the lives of those affected by the building and create social and personal opportunities that were not present, or even conceived before, is a massive job. Architects tend to not be able to demonstrate to clients the value they truly can add to a site and an opportunity to provide a beneficial intervention in the physical world. Then the dollars would flow, and the clients would burst with joy.

  • @Lucas_Ficz

    @Lucas_Ficz

    3 ай бұрын

    @@dagwould Dude my comment was from 11 years ago let it rest in peace

  • @monsieur1936
    @monsieur19363 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I'm not an architect but this makes me realise why architecture is a science 👍🏾

  • @jacquessim90
    @jacquessim9011 жыл бұрын

    You Make It Seem So Easy!

  • @norman0de0blanco
    @norman0de0blanco12 жыл бұрын

    thanks sir for sharing your knowledge and experience..

  • @trevordaniel3093
    @trevordaniel30932 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring, out of words 🔥

  • @freegoes-e
    @freegoes-e2 жыл бұрын

    this is amazing, thanks for sharing this.

  • @mnr8788
    @mnr878812 жыл бұрын

    You sir.. are a genius. Simply Amazing.

  • @vickygiasin4125
    @vickygiasin412510 жыл бұрын

    you are such a great man ! veeery huppy to find your videos

  • @librecadfree
    @librecadfree Жыл бұрын

    great way to create a design concept....

  • @jerrydadirep8745
    @jerrydadirep874511 жыл бұрын

    Wow i must say this is amazing

  • @ramonabiera
    @ramonabiera11 жыл бұрын

    nice concept leads to great projects by a creative architect

  • @TheTtaahhii
    @TheTtaahhii6 жыл бұрын

    This is great i will use this for my work

  • @DigitalCasm
    @DigitalCasm6 жыл бұрын

    Oh man. I love this.

  • @lessonsfromfilms5101
    @lessonsfromfilms51013 жыл бұрын

    Still learning from him in 2021

  • @ranjanjoshi3454
    @ranjanjoshi34542 ай бұрын

    Insightful information yes gives point of view differently

  • @mydogchild8640
    @mydogchild86409 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed all his videos, they take me back to my BA'S days!

  • @swylee1
    @swylee112 жыл бұрын

    i think ur a great architect , i looove ur way of thinking and how u explain and sketches :)

  • @relmadrid84
    @relmadrid8411 жыл бұрын

    I am very motivated by the fact that his drawings look the level of skill that I draw at! There is hope!

  • @bradleycooke7662
    @bradleycooke76629 жыл бұрын

    this is fascinating, this is why i would love to study architecture

  • @artdinhxuanquynh
    @artdinhxuanquynh4 жыл бұрын

    Great design process

  • @rinimukherjee
    @rinimukherjee12 жыл бұрын

    I think that Berkus had to deal with the same things you mentioned when he was younger in his career. But he has reached a point in his career where he as accomplished enough to be creative and dreamy.

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