10 Architectural Design Principles Every Visionary Must Know | The Principles of Design

Why do some buildings just "work" and others don't? Join us as we decode the secrets behind 10 Architectural Design Principles that every architect, architecture student, and visionary must know. From harmony with the environment to the magic of spatial experience, we'll explore each principle with engaging examples and insightful explanations.

Discover how the interplay of form, function, and cultural identity shapes iconic structures that stand the test of time. Explore how innovation and expression redefine what's possible in the world of design. Learn how to create spaces that not only inspire but also enhance our lives.

Whether you're intrigued by the fusion of tradition and innovation or the balance between aesthetics and utility, our journey together will expand your understanding of architectural excellence. These principles aren't just concepts – they're the building blocks of visionary creations.

So, if you're ready to embark on a voyage that unveils the secrets of architectural marvels and empowers you to think beyond boundaries, hit that cute little play button(':

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0:00 - Principle One
0:54 - Principle Two
2:05 - Principle Three
3:24 - Principle Four
4:47 - Principle Five
6:06 - Principle Six
7:25 - Principle Seven
8:28 - Principle Eight
9:38 - Principle Nine
10:28 - Principle Ten

I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT THE EDITING ERRORRRRRRRRRRR

[UnravelingArchitecture]

did you know any/all of these principles?👀

ALSO IM SO SORRY FOR THE EDITING MISTAKE LOLZIES. I already spent maybe 30hrs producing this video and the export took 7 hours. I caught it after I uploaded it. so sorry xx Nat

[jordanlake]

I am an incoming architecture student and was unsure how I was going to survive school with only having an appreciation for historical architecture, but you really made me see the beauty in modern design as well ✨

[Abdullah-lfwy]

The way you explain things with architectural examples is fabulous

[gillliife]

Amazing video! Very well put together. One of the best on this topic, thank you!!!

[robertsarchitecture]

This is a pretty challenging topic, so kudos for trying to explain these concepts! Its hard to 'show not tell' when explaining abstract concepts. I would suggest more drawings and diagrams to explain these topics as video doesn't really show them. Ching's "Architecture, Form, Space, and Order" has lots of examples to draw from.

[neptunz_orbit]

Very Indepth and detailed, Thank you ❤

[haydeehdez]

Please about the challenges that recent graduate had in the job and what can we do to overcome them

[tadmaster]

I joined architecture course in 1979 and I have heard many attempts at explaining "principles" when the fact is that a principle becomes one, when it is clearly defined and is measurable. Else it is quite a temporal/cultural opinion. Though I admire your passion and earnestness, I believe you are falling into the trap of using evocative words. Take "simplicity" for example: I am from India, and I have seen many poor people living truly simple lives. I once saw a pavement dweller sweeping her part of the pavement, in front of a hammock tied to a wall that contained her baby. To her, she was living as simply and frugally possible -- she identified that part of the pavement as her own house. But did the people on the street walking on that pavement see it that way? Will conventional architects see her lady's house that way? The irony of architecture as practiced by conventional architects is that our subject excludes a huge majority of people out there and we define architecture in very narrow, esoteric ways.

These 10 "principles" you described has been the pot-holes that many others have also fallen into. So I don't blame you. We architects have all been there. Did you notice that except for the first principle "Functionality" the rest are ALL based on the sense of sight? Is that really the way it is, truly? Go look at really neat pieces of architecture designed by villagers -- and you can learn about organic architecture more than what you can from Falling Waters. I am not saying those are all bad examples; but there are lot of stories behind them which do not come up in social media. Falling Waters was designed rather hurriedly by Frank Lloyd Wright -- it would be interesting to know about that meeting where his client came to his office, and FLW made someone to give a guided tour of his office, as FLW took that time out to hurriedly sketch out the design. So nobody talks about the process, just the end results -- which, BTW, the cantilevered portions are slowly falling down and now you cannot access those parts of the building as they are dangerous. Now, don't read me wrong. Falling Waters is still a masterful project -- but, sigh, imagine what else he could have done and possibly there was a better building there had FLW got a lot more time developing more alternatives and picking a more suitable one.... Similarly, there is a much deeper story about Jorn Utzon's Sydney Opera House. It is worthwhile to understand why he swore that he will never return to Australia (and he really meant it ... it was his son and not him who later went back to give a lecture)... the list goes on and on. (Just search for "Edith Farnsworth House Is A Beautiful Disaster" here on Youtube ... as another example)

You seem to be a young architect and possibly influential too -- all the best for that -- so be careful about what you convey to impressionable minds. All of us architects (including me) need to really go out in the world and try to see from the point of views of the 99% of people we have excluded in our esoteric field. I can go on and on ... but that would be a lecture :-)

[Abdullah-lfwy]

Nice be veryful for students
Please make a guide video on sketching in architecture

[xian]

what's the background music in this video?

[pbinnj]

It might be helpful to create a “principles” video show building that violate those principles, the ones deemed less than perfect.

[exetrius]

Great as a crash course, albeit a bit repetitive in word choice. You say “carefully calibrated” a bunch of times, but it isn't really giving me much info.