Material Marriages (An Architect's Favorite Pairings)

A look at why some materials - concrete and wood, glass and paint, brick and steel - just belong together.
Material selection during the design process strongly determines architectural character, defining the overall look and feel of the composition and space. Architects draw upon many devices when developing a material palette. Selections can reference the site or adjacent structures, or can be drawn from local building conventions, the climate and weathering concerns, or the building form itself. Sometimes the selections are a result of a specific client directive or are a creative solution to the project’s budgetary constraints. Other considerations are the quality of light a material might render or its tactile quality and color.
Then there are those material and color combinations that just belong together, contrasting and complementing in perfect harmony. In the video I examine a few of those pairings.
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[@MaZEEZaM]

My fav materials are Steel, Stone, Concrete, Wood and Glass. For me when combined well have a feeling of being very comforting, natural solidity about them.

[@catherinelin9711]

white on white and white on wood are my favourites, but I need to challenge myself to break away from that combination (when appropriate)! Thanks for this, and many other, interesting and educational videos!

[@misteribeiro]

thanks for so highlighting the seasoned Architects (go to ) for design at it's foundation

[@MaZEEZaM]

I do like the effect of the wood bracing on the concrete but I'm not keen on the holes in the wall left by that very same bracing. I do love rammed earth walls though they are very costly to have done.

[@AsianFan111]

Awesome video, thank you for inspiring/informing us students!!

[@sakurave]

Thank you for your lessons !

[@kasparjanssen2932]

White on white is sterile
Marble and wood looks weird
Its all about the story you can tell with it and he is pretty good wth it
Im now curious what materials DONT fit with eachother.

[@30by40]

that might be a long list!

[@500iq6foot8]

I love this. You should design a tiny home that anyone could copy

[@Anchuu_]

Thank you for posting such informative video.. This really helps Architect/design Students like us to learn more in depth ! Your Awesome ! ^_^

[@Mr6345]

So helpful and well explained!! Thank you!

[@30by40]

you're quite welcome +Yvonne Huang...

[@fabroc8]

Awesome video as per usual!!

[@MaZEEZaM]

Engineered timber like found in Europe can now meet and exceed steels strength over long distances.

[@GhostedStories]

Awesome, informative. Thank you!

[@cassie_chimmy]

Thanks for this!

[@CDAL0]

Great video!, thank you.

[@ukraniasanjiwani350]

i really like your video, so inspiring! :)

[@dheerajb1883]

Very knowledgeable video.. can you direct us towards some resources to further indulge our tastes??🤔

[@frostyfiveoh8334]

how do you feel about clear walls(selective) that might show off the interior makings of the plumbing/electrical/structural components of a wall. I am a carpenter by trade but I work in tandem with the other contractors and my fiance said that it would be nice to have an "example wall with a clear wall to highlight all the work that went into something people outside the construction field considered normal on the outside." the problem I found with this was that in all the walls she found "cool" were the interior plumbing walls.

[@frostyfiveoh8334]

also I love your videos, I am currently going to school for architecture and I find your videos helpful not only for school but in practice sometimes too.

[@taha44225]

I like your video thanks 😃✌️

[@Im1Ne-qd7ki]

Thnks alot . So helpful

[@lj1708]

How about glass and steel? Does that sound like a good match?

[@lobos9182]

inspiring vídeos, great fan, what do you think about colors that arent gray, white or black, do you use them?, or how can we use them?

[@30by40]

Cheers...thanks for your kind words and for watching. I'll put your topic idea into the hopper for upcoming videos, thanks for the suggestion!

[@MaZEEZaM]

Personally I don't usually like White on White look, feels to sterile for my liking. For me I much prefer earthier tones and contrasts but complimentary materials.

[@SuperSinghp]

i think the marriage materials would be 1. marble and wood 2. steel and glass etc.....somehow i m not agreed with this vid

[@noodlelimbs1100]

Bald

[@alterego157]

Very conservative, borderline cowardly

[@SuperSinghp]

i think the marriage materials would be 1. marble and wood 2. steel and glass etc.....somehow i m not agreed with this vid