How to Develop a Concept for Architectural Design and Why It’s Important (For Architecture Students)
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- Learn how to develop unique and great design concepts in architecture that will bring you great results in architecture school. You’ll find out what an architecture concept is, why having a good architecture concept is important and how to develop your own architectural concept that will drive your design process.
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- Step 1 for Developing a Concept for Architectural Design
Understanding the Brief
You first need to read and UNDERSTAND the brief. Read it 100 times if you must. This is the most important step.
Once you’ve understood it - READ IT AGAIN.
Then, write down or highlight the most important information. Break it down so that you understand what the client (or teacher) wants.
- Step 2 for Developing a Concept for Architectural Design
Creating Lists
What I like to do is create a list.
List the key features that are required
List the rooms you’ll need
List the constraints - things to avoid
- Step 3 for Developing a Concept for Architectural Design
Create diagrams showing the amount of space required.
Quite often we have a space requirement or limitation. Rooms can only be so big or so small.
Create a diagram of this and understand how big each space needs to be, even if it’s just roughly.
At least get an understanding of the difference of size between the two.
- Step 4 for Developing a Concept for Architectural Design
Think About the Site
If you’re doing a school project where no site has been allocated - make one up.
The site is about 20% of the design because of orientation, neighbouring buildings etc. You’re not going to design a small little home next to a skyscraper.
You’re not going to have a glass wall on the western (or eastern) façade - it will heat the building up like crazy.
Analyse the site. Make sure you understand where north is, neighbouring buildings
If you are designing a extension - do you want to compliment it or detract from it?
- Step 5 for Developing a Concept for Architectural Design
Develop a Key Theme for your Concept
Come up with a key theme.
Maybe the client has mentioned they like surfing. You can use that as a guide for the rest of your design. Maybe the house curls in on itself like a wave.
Maybe the client is a space astrologist. Design the house to resemble a rocket ship.
It comes back to understanding the brief, understanding what it is the client wants. Who they are, what they do every day, what they like to eat, the way they use their current home.
- Step 6 for Developing a Concept for Architectural Design
Revise Your Concept Over Time
Come back to it. It requires a lot of time - which is why it’s important to start early.
Consciously thinking about a concept and trying to nut it out in one sitting is very difficult and stressful.
In “deep work” this is what Cal Newport talks about. How the greatest ideas come over time. From walking, and taking thinking breaks, going for jogs, driving around town.
From here, every time you’re considering a design element. What door handles should you have? What does the bathroom counter look like? You might design the door handle to curl up like a wave. Or your counters might be in the shape of a surf board.
This doesn’t mean everything should look like a wave - it simply means that everything should be derived from the one overarching theme of surfing.
Whenever you’re stuck trying to think of a design element - it doesn’t take you 10 years to come up with an idea. Everything is linked and the building is fluent with a strong theme.
A lot of teachers say that the design concept is only 5% of the project. It shouldn’t consume a lot of your time - especially once you’ve got experience thinking of them.
But this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spend much time on it. It simply means that you should consistently come back to it to revise and rethink and restructure.
The further into a design you get - the more impact changes will have on the outcome of cost, labour, time etc.
Effective people make changes slowly, if at all. Ineffective people make changes quickly and often.
So that's how you come up with a concept for architectural design! Hope that helps :)
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It's so helpful only the background music is disturbing.
Thanks for the feedback Toby! My more recent videos tend to make the music more subtle :p
Appreciate it :)
@@kylesinko no need for music if you ask me
@@timaudi4237 haha thanks. Haven't used music in videos for a long time and I completely agree with you. Cheers
Good morning!
I am an architect. I really like this Channel.
Thank all beloved people!
Hey man, South African architect here. Great job on the video!👌 I can see you are going to be a great architect. Just a bit of criticism (as I'm sure your have gotten used to in architecture school). The way you start your design analysis and concept development is a very "ticking the boxes" way of going about it. In your example, you state the diagram about the gym, bedroom, office, etc. Being a certain size (and trust me, I did the same thing). You will find later in your career that these sizes are very much dependant on other aspects of the design, such as relationship, circulation, light, solid and void, moments, etc. In many instances I have dealt with clients that want a 80sqm room as an example, but they don't really understand how big it is or what the implications of such a space would be on the rest of the building. Just don't let the list define your design, it becomes old quick. Get a solid concept going and develop the spaces around it. It makes for more dynamic and exciting designs.
Then on the "understanding the brief". I have to agree that the brief is important, but it is very easy to get stuck into it. Many clients give you a list of rules and parameters to follow, which in all honesty, mostly leads to something dull and boring. Remember, you studied this, you are the spatial expert. As architects we think in a multi faceted way, rather than most clients who think about buildings quite linearly. Don't be afraid to come up with alternative solutions and to propose this to the client/lecturer. A good architect can follow the brief to a T, but a great architect adapts it as needed to create something special.
Now with choosing the site, when one has not been given. I can't agree with you more. Designing with no context is pointless. You will end up with a brilliant looking building that just simply doesn't work. However, the way you speak about site and context seems to imply that your designs try to mimic or "fit in" with the surroundings, which isn't always a bad thing. But don't be afraid to challenge the status quo. If your concept calls for something drastically different, go for it and stand by it! As an example, I did a competition of a library design for one of Johannesburgs run down commercial/residential areas and presented it to the relevant authorities. Now the words run down and commercial already paints a picture for you. The library was a 8 storey modern and naturalist design, with many "green" aspects and fluid dynamic forms. This towered above all the two storey rectilinear warehouse type structures in the surroundings, but it made a statement for change. The building was never intended to be built, but rather to serve as an example of what the city could be. Since the competition, the city has incorporated many green spaces and multi use building typologies along the "Green Architecture" line of thinking to create a more lively and engaging community. Again, if following the example of that which came before, the city would remain a dull place to be in. Challenge the system when you need to! As long as you put the work and research into it, you are golden!
Again man, great video and keep up the good work. You are going places! If you would ever like any external crits or an outside perspective on your work, feel free to get in touch!
Wow, thank you for such a brilliant critique Sven! I can't tell you how helpful that is to myself and other students.
You make a lot of great points and have definitely made an impact.
Also, that's a very generous offer I'll be sure to take you up on in the future! You are a kind man Sven. Thanks once again :)
i see your critics are so helpful for us becaue of ur experience , is there anyway to contact you in private ?
@@noradjellouli5577 Hi Nora,
Sure thing. I just created an email for these purposes. You know, not the best idea to give out your personal contant info on RUclips. You, and anyone else that would like to reacg out can contact me at archi.rev.2020@gmail.com.
I look forward to hearing from you guys and seeing your work!
thank you sven. you taught me a lot just by this comment
@@svenmuller5239 is this email still working?
And then, a successful architecture student explained "Concept" very well. The Concept, which could not explained by universities... Thank you is not enough!
Thanks for the kind words and watching Caner! Best of luck to you
As a first year archi student who is quite confused and not sure about what to do this was really helpful thanks!
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching Dave :D
As a design student in studio 3 this is a very helpful video💯💯 Concept development was just introduced and this hands down gave me a lot of insight on how to make the models 👏 👏
THANK YOU for your channel & contents!! I’m in 2nd year here in SA too and starting to get into design process projects from start to finish and struggling to get my head around where to start so your videos truly are lifesaving!🙏🏽🙌🏽
You are so welcome! Cool to see someone else from SA. Best of luck with your projects :)
Great video! Wish I could've found you when I was an architecture student! Very useful
Thanks very much Paola! Appreciate your comment :)
Great point on iteration and attention to the purpose relevant to the brief, the language and conversation throughout the process is vital, keep up the great videos!
Thank you so much Octavia, I’m glad you liked it 😄
Hey great video, can really see your going to be a great architect while helping others to be better students. Well explained.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that.
Helpful thoughts that make the design process much more easier. Like the vid! Keep going Kyle
Thank you Nina! Really appreciate the comment
Hello Kyle, this is a very interesting video. I wish the best of luck for all Future Architects, and Senior too.
Thank you Rabin! I really appreciate the comment :)
Hi,may I know when you said not all rooms have to follow the “concept” meaning can we also proposed a design that is influenced on the site? I mean a mixture of the key theme and other influenced is that okay? Does it mean our key theme must only be one? Thank you
Thank you kyle ..can you explain the what is architectural model and and the three different types of models..
This is great. The tips you shared are accurate. I use it in my designs too. But you made it more clear.
Great to hear! Thanks a lot
Im doing a project tomorrow that has to include a concept drawing 😂I’m a first year
All the best to you! Hope this was helpful
Thank it is really helpful ...but that background music is disturbing
Really liked the video.. thanks man...I now have an idea of how to start my assignment 👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much
Thanks for sharing these info, worth watching..
Thanks Camille!
👌 brilliant video. Your helping my process to become a better me, aswell as a better architect. Thank you ✌
That's so good to hear! Thank you for such a heartwarming comment Liam :)
can we get in touch and exchange architectural ideas ?
Thank you so so much. I really get benefit from the video.
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching :)
Totally helpful thanks bro...my design is getting better
Glad you found it helpful man :)
Hello, am in first yr. How can I develope a concept from a box
thank you so much, you helped me a lot!
Glad I could help! Thanks a lot
Everything you have said is pretty relatable :)) helpful btw
That’s awesome, I’m glad you found it helpful too. Cheers!
Hey, great video, I really got some guidance.
Glad to hear Vishakha! Thanks for the comment :)
This video would be very helpful in understanding the concept, but the background sound is a bit loud, in sometimes it interferes with speech.
hi my name is Ronn and I just want to ask if how to start write a concept statement? because I'm struggling with it
Hi Ronn, good question. I think it's not something that should be done after the matter, but consistently worked on and refined over the course of a project. Like drawing sections and plans while working on models of a concept, you don't finish your final model and then start drawing plans. You work on all 3 of these at the same time and refine them over time. It is something that should be built up over time and consistently come back to.
I would start with writing key words or key ideas of your project. Try structuring these key thoughts into paragraphs and finalise it with an intro and conclusion, that would be my best advice.
Cheers Ronn
what if the room measurements arent provided in the brief how do we come across that
Then you'll need to solve that based on other information on the client
First year Arch student looking for some good ideas from RUclips to rob and pretend I'm already great 😁Thanks for helping make me look good ha joking aside really good video hope your getting to where you want to be 😎
Thank you very much Ritchie! Appreciate the kind words. Good luck with first year!
Thanx - super ideas
Thanks kindly!
Please decrease the background music volume.. nice information bdw🎉
Hi kyle, im just thinking to myself what its a brief? Can you give me an explantion of what a brief is all about? What it entails? Like What makes up a brief? 👌
Of course Liam. A brief is a document put together by an architect that lists the information provided by the client in terms of their desires for the project (or sometimes a template is given to a client to fill in themselves). For example, it might include the different types of programs required, the size of spaces, the client's budget, their aspirations for the project and so forth. It is the beginning document to help identify the wants, needs and constraints of a project. Hope that helps :)
ITS COOL THANK YOU FOR THAT
My pleasure Michelle! Thanks for watching
What do u mean by showing relationship with each other? For example gym beside the room? 13:11
What connections they may or may not need. For example, a gym room being next to a quiet library space wouldn't really work as it'll be too loud. Having a gym room next to the kitchen may be better as you can meal prep/blend your protein shakes while gyming. Showing those kind of relationships
Thank u man ❤
You're welcome Sam :) Thanks for watching
Thank you
You're most welcome John! Thanks for watching
well organised video but so noisy sounds in the background.
I hope you take this into consideration in order not to distract viewer.
Thanks!
For sure Leena! Thank you for the feedback! All my later videos have improved sound quality. I'll have to update this video in the upcoming holidays :)
Can u make video on how to place a particular place or how to do proper zoning ......
Hey Radha, I'm not too sure what you mean by "placing a particular place". When you mention zoning, are you referring to zoning of a building/breaking up of the spaces or the building's zoning in terms of urban planning? Thanks :D
@@kylesinko yes.
If I want to use only lines is that can be a concept????
Sure - it's more about how you represent it.
thank you this is helpful.
but please lower the music sound a little bit
For certain Eman! I'll have to make an updated version in the future with reduced background noise. Cheers
Thank you !
P.S please try to lower the sound of the background music
Cheers for the feedback Sam! I have an updated version to resolve the poor audio mix: ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html
what did you mean by "2 stories" please ?
and thank you so much this is very usefull
Thank you very much for the kind comment
In "Key features" i didn't understand what does "2stories" mean
@@nesrine8574 Ohhh 2 storey's means there's 2 levels of the building. For example a building with a ground floor and floor up above would be "2 Storeys"
Aaah okeyy i understood now thank youu 😍 and sorry i'm not 100% in English that's why 😅 good luck and thank you again for helping us ☺️
Haha all good! Thank you for the comment and kind words :D
Can ‘light and ventilation’ be considered as a concept
It sure can be, but it matters how you use those 2 words in your design.
Successful Archi Student Well.....can u review my sheet? 😅
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This is helpful but don’t put background music
The new version is better: ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html
This is a good video....but can you please leave the music out. The music is to distracting and unnecessary.
Thanks a lot. I uploaded an updated version of this that is better edited/mixed ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html
video was good but background music was so disturbing i wasn't able to concentrate what you were saying.
Newer version is much better: ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html thanks for watching :)
The music is sooooo distracting :( Especially for the students whose second language is English... I wish there wouldn't be music.
I know :( Feel free to watch the updated version, it's background music is much quieter. ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html
Too bad about the music.
I know! Sorry! I’ll have to do an updated version some time soon :)
great content, but the background music is so irritating to concentrate
I know, sorry! Here's the updated version with better audio: ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html
The sound is too much louder than the voice...
I have an updated version here: ruclips.net/video/m_OFeEUTSxc/видео.html
all i can hear is the beat
My updated version of this video is better mixed if you want to check it out
Why are you just talking on my left!!!
hehe my bad! My latest videos are all recorded with much better audio. If you don't use headphones it plays through both channels. Thanks for watching anyways! I'll update this video soon
Nice beard
Haha thanks man!