Architect Reveals Hidden Details of Brooklyn | Architectural Digest

Today Architectural Digest takes you to Brooklyn Heights in New York City for a walking tour with architect Nicholas Potts, highlighting some complex architectural details hidden in plain sight. Just a ferry ride away from Lower Manhattan, the classic buildings of Brooklyn Heights reflect the neighborhood's origins as a residential suburb for the late 19th-century's emerging middle-class. From intricate flourishes to roman columns, a world of architectural influence can be seen from one building to the next, all in the same square mile.

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[darrylmorrison]

I love when Architectural Digest actually focuses on architecture and not just expensive styling of celebrity homes. More please.

[theboss]

Great, hopefully we can get more commentary like this. Someone specifically pointing out Architectural details and how and why they make sense. The thinking behind it, history, etc. Even for suburban neighborhoods. Very interesting [to me]. Thank you

[JustJamera]

This was SO interesting! I would love to see AD build out this series and have experts talk more about other areas in Brooklyn AND other cities. Love this history in this!

[brianalucinda]

This is what I’m talking about AD! 👌🏽 More of this content The knowledge that this man has of historic architecture is everything!

[lavedadavis]

This gentleman needs to continue these tours. Fort Greene, Dumbo. And also Sugar Hill, Hamilton Heights etc. This was informative and soothing. Celebrity homes are cool and all, but it's the historical bent that is intriguing. More please. Thanks

[gcp]

this is why i love architecture. the lens through which this guy sees the world makes everything interesting. there’s a story behind everything !

[josephhull]

This is the type of content I want more of from AD. Actual architecture discussion type stuff

[rssoo]

I love it when Architectural Digest focuses on actual architecture and not celebrity houses, keep up the good work

[AxisXY]

More of this please! It is so refreshing to have an educated person explaining things they actually know about. So many of these types of "info" videos feature half-truths and misguided information. I had the privilege of living on Middagh Street in Brooklyn Heights many years back (in a very tiny apartment) and it is truly a story book neighborhood.

[wwaxwork]

Wow that was amazing. I learned so much. I'd love to see a series like this, even just in NYC but I'd love something like this in say New Orleans or Chicago or any large city.

[ElleAshterra]

Thank you Nicholas Potts for presenting this architectural review and reference for these buildings. Also thanks to the videographer and film editor for the additional graphics that were the inspirational features for architects and builders of those periods.

[mikejgrzelecki]

Would love to see Architectural Digest do more of these ….I’ve run by these townhouses so many times and not known their history. Bravo

[EmorettaRobinson]

I like the detail and information that he provided on the different styles of homes. There is so much intricate detail that was put into building these homes.

[smv]

I absolutely LOVE Brooklyn Heights… I often visit the neighborhood during my Sunday walks…

[Paperclips]

I LOVE these videos. These videos I actually come back and watch multiple times. I love learning about the history of architecture and these videos are so relaxing. Please continue these videos!!!

[ramankhumukcham]

If I have the chance to live in New York or in near neighborhood, I'll go all day long on the streets staring and experiencing the architectural facades...you know, it is so satisfying to me!
Hope to see this kind of detail analysis on future videos.

[jamesboyle]

My grandfather's brother, James Alyiosus Boyle, was a NYC Architect in the 1920's and 30's.
I lived in two of his houses. He won Third Prize in early 1920's, for his ideas for affordable housing

[FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial]

Please do continue your Hiden Details series, I seriously love learning the secrets about New York.

[Charlene_____]

Yes! I love it when y’all make videos like this. The ones from several years ago (the in-depth tour of historical buildings) were my favorite. Then it became more focused on celebrities' homes, which is nice but redundant.

[caramutia]

This was absolutely fascinating! Definitely would love more bits like this, it’s amazing to see him recognize and relate each architectural decision to the world it belonged to in its time