The Ultimate Desktop Setup for Architects: A Studio Tour

I wanted to share my new studio desk setup that really helps me be creative & productive on both Mac and PC. As an architect I use several different types of software in my work, from Vectorworks for CAD/3D & BIM workflows and also Twinmotion and Enscape for Real-Time rendering. I also provide professional training online for these applications worldwide, as well as reselling them in the UK and Ireland.

Running my own business efficiently and enjoyably is really important to me, and I encourage you all to really think about your desk set up and keep improving it by trying out different things se see what works best.

Timestamp Summary
0:00:04 Introduction to the ultimate desktop setup for architects
0:00:26 Overview of the studio setup and the importance of multiple screens
0:00:55 Review of the BenQ screens and their benefits for architects
0:01:44 Discussion of using both Mac and Please confirm platforms
0:02:11 Introduction to the MacBook Pro and the BenQ screen bar
0:03:04 Recommendation for a high-quality webcam for conferencing
0:03:34 Review of the Logitech MX master mouse and Titan wolf mouse mat
0:04:06 Use of a Canon Pixma printer for administrative work and drawings
0:04:40 Introduction to the Harman Kardon soundstick three speakers
0:05:10 Discussion of the Razor Core X and its graphics card capabilities
0:05:38 Introduction to the PC setup for real-time rendering
0:06:28 Tour of the studio setup and additional accessories
0:07:21 Conclusion and overview of the setup tour

Here is a breakdown of the kit I use:
MacBook Pro 15" 2.9PC Intel Core i7, 16 GBn RAM, Radeon Pro 460 4 GB
Mesh PC, Thermaltake H200 Snow RGB, AMD Ryzen™ 9 3900X, AM4, Zen 2, 12 Core 11GB
GeForce® RTX 2080 Ti Graphics Card
3 x 32" BENQ 4 K Displays
Razer Core X EGPU with Radeon RXVega 64 Graphics Card
Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
TITANWOLF - Extra Large Gaming Mouse Mat 1200x600mm Oversize
Canon Pixma IX6800 A3 Printer
Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam, Full HD 1080p
Marantz Microphone
Apple AirPods
BENQ ScreenBar with 10% off at with link and coupon code below.
Coupon code for Europe: screenbar5 (-€ 5)
Coupon code for UK: screenbar5GBP (-£5)

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Keyboards
⌨️ Logitech YR0073 MX Keys Advanced Keyboard for Mac

⌨️ Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

🖥 Screens
BenQ EW3270U 32” 4K Computer Monitor

Accessories
BenQ ScreenBar Monitor Light LED Light Bar

🎙 Microphones
Blue Yeti USB Microphone Computer Condenser Mic

🖱 Mouse
Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse

🖱 TECKNET 2.4G Classic Wireless Mouse

⚛️ TITANWOLF XXL Speed Gaming Mouse Pad Mouse Mat

📸 Webcams
Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam

OBSBOT MEET AI-Powered 4K Webcam

💻 Apple Computers

Late 2021 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip

🖨 Printers
Canon MG3650S Colour

Canon PIXMA iX6850 Wi-Fi Office Printer - Black

🎧 Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, White Smoke

Apple AirPods

🔊 Speakers
Sonos

💡 Lighting
Govee LED Floor Lamp, RGBIC Corner Floor Lamp

Govee RGBIC TV Light Bars, 38cm WiFi TV Backlight with Double Light

Jonathan Reeves is an award winning architect, author and educator of Innovative Vectorworks BIM specialising in professional Vectorworks & Twinmotion Training Sales, 3D, and BIM. In the video
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[Tangably]

thanks for sharing the behind the scenes tour. Love that water view. How relaxing!

[kefumna]

A really great workspace. Something to aspire to. Thanks for sharing!

[davegreen]

Really interesting to see the setup, was wondering how you switch between the macbook and the pc. Do you have one screen for the pc and two for the macbook or is there another way of switching between the systems? Thanks for sharing the setup, great video :)