How I Store Architectural Materials
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- See how I store architectural materials in the studio, learn how to begin building your own sample library, and discover all my favorite print, video and online material-related resources.
Favorite Books:
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*Detail in Contemporary Glass Architecture - amzn.to/2f99slS
*Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture - amzn.to/2f9eI9b
*Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture -
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*Translucent Building Skins: Material Innovations in Modern and Contemporary Architecture - amzn.to/2u4N4Rr
*Fundamentals of Building Construction - amzn.to/2uWJ2t7
Phaidon series:
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*Brick amzn.to/2w7olJy
We’re all limited by the amount of space we have available to store things and material samples can take up a lot of room. I’ve seen many types of storage racks used in studios where I’ve worked and I’ve tried a number of things myself here in the studio - from metro shelving, to archival folios and wooden, felt and cardboard boxes and bookcases. Here’s the problem with all of these: they all keep the materials hidden. So although they’re great from an organizational standpoint from a creative standpoint they're sort of stifling. I’m much less likely to grab a material while designing to help me solve a problem or during a meeting if I have to dig through boxes to find what I’m looking for.
So when I stumbled across this inexpensive baking cart: ( amzn.to/2i9IFXJ ) I wanted to try it out. The verdict? I love it so far.
Here’s why:
1) It’s intentionally limiting.
2) I like the archival almost surgical feel of this setup.
3) Easy access and it's all in view.
4) It's mobile.
5) It's flexible and I can use it to store my studio essentials too.
6) The trays make great backgrounds for photography projects too.
7) It's interactive allowing clients to choose appropriate samples alongside me.
Video:
Netflix Abstract Series, specifically the Ilse Crawford episode
30X40's material video series (see cards)
Online:
*Harvard GSD Materials Primer: guides.library....
*U of T at Austin: materials.soa.u...
*Transmaterial: transmaterial.net/
*Material Connexion www.materialco...
*Stone Source www.stonesource...
*Pinterest.com (you can follow me: ericreinholdt)
I also discuss my tips for building and maintaining a small sample library of your own.
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hey Eric...thank u ...am an architecture student from Ethiopia...your videos are very helpful...
You are an inspiration. I'm still a student and when I watch your videos I take notes and I learn a lot from you. Please keep making more.
thanks +J F...liking and sharing signals to TH-cam that I'm making the kinds of videos you like and helps me to grow the channel...cheers...
Yet another great inspiring video. I re-watch your videos and take notes. These are so informative. Waiting for the next video.
humbled my friend...thanks...
me too! im classifying them right now. then, i'll look a couple of videos per day, taking notes by hand. its very instructive.
Mauro Cerino i do the same! I have assigned a notebook for his videos. I literally take down notes. Its a college for me haha
Excelent! You are giving back my faith on my architectural career! Thanks
I'm so glad I found this video. My son is in his first year of uni and already his room is like a natural disaster area with just the model building material...earthquake, flood, tornado all in one room😲😲😲
Your videos are well organized, informative, concise and clear. Thanks for your time and efforts !
+David C you're quite welcome...cheers...
Found your videos one night and I haven't stopped watching them yet they are very informative and help a lot I been doing a looking at buildings and landscape with a different approach
welcome to the channel, glad to have you here...
I recommend, condone and encourage binge watching...cheers!
i just got delivery of the Constructing Architecture book... Pure gold, glad you mentioned it
you love it, right? she's a beast. enjoy sifting through it...so much to learn in there...
I had an idea, though I believe it might be costly but I'm sure it could be done in an economical way. Have vertical slots it your wall the has a almost spring like mechanic where if you push one of the slots in it pushes it out. You can make it pivotal aswell, when the entire tray is out but still hinged to the wall, you can rotate it side to side.
Hi Eric, another inspirational video and the storage idea is amazing. Can't begin to describe the mess my office is !! Can't wait for the next video.
I spend a little time each day tidying...hard for me to work in a really messy environment, but for some a tidy one is just as stifling! thanks for your continued support +James Mason...cheers...
Eric, great insight into the many types of materials and how to store them. I see a lot of hard surfaces, what and how do you handle your soft surface such as fabrics, and acoustical products that would work for your clients interiors. Thanks and keep up the good work. Craig
Hi eric, great video. You are one of the inspirations for us in the studio. Moreover, many things we can learn from each of your videos. Do not stop making it. We in jakarta (indonesia) try to imitate the way you share knowledge, maybe later we can share knowledge. Considering we are different countries. Cheers
very cool to know we're half-a-world away and still able to connect like this...
thanks for your kind words my friend...let's keep the lights on in the studio round the clock...cheers...
Hi Eric I've been waiting for the next video your storage is very organized and amazing. Can you also make a video about storing your studio essentials and making a library of your books in general. Can't wait for the next video.
I'll see what I can do my friend...thanks for watching...
THANK YOU TO PROVIDE PEOPLE THESE GOOD WAYS , LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR NEW VIDEO
Hi Eric👋🏻 I'm studing at erior architecture at Turkey.In some lecture,we're watching your some videos.everyone get inspire lot
good think i'm showering before i make these, eh? didn't know i'd be in front of your class!
Your videos are always so informative. Love your channel.
thanks +JayAntoinette...kind of you to say...
This is very helpful, im glad that I found this channel ❤
glad to have you with us...!
So well spoken
kind words my friend...many thanks...
Thank you for very useful sources of material. These are what I am looking for!
glad to help...cheers...
Oh wow! I gotta get my hands on that book! thanks Eric for another informative video! you are such an inspiration! :D
she's a beauty for sure...but does take up a lot of room on the bookshelf!
Your advice has been very helpful to me, thank you
of course...glad to help...
You remind me of James Hetfield. Nice video, keep it up!
that's seriously the best compliment i've ever received...
seek and destroy my friend...!
super creative. Bravo!
Love that book
I have the 2005 edition. Different color. What’s yours?
Maybe my sample library is too big compare to yours. I may need to clean it because there is a lot of stuff that is old and outdated.
Your idea of storage is great but is to small for me. But seeing it instead of keeping it inside a closet is better. Must rearrange my workspace !! Nice inside with Tadao Ando ! 😁
totally understand...it's not easy to pare it down to this size...but perhaps an interesting exercise nonetheless!
keen eye to pick out the ando reference...cheers...
So much valuable information and experience, thank for your work !!!
of course...cheers...
great video...I think you hit it exactly right. It is so easy for a studio to get overloaded with reps dropping off materials you will never use. It takes a lot to keep it clean and up to date. Great tip with the baking trays. Thanks again for your view and opinion. One dislike? hmm.
thanks my friend...couldn't agree more!
I have almost no materials but I am also not usually in a position as an architect where I get to choose materials. Check sundancesupply.com for double wall polycarbonate and growerssupply.com for greenhouse plastics, cabling and other commercial and residential scale agricultural supplies. Also, for more local (western Mass) stone for counters etc. check Ashfield Stone.
+Robert Swinburne thanks for sharing these...cheers...
It might be quite overwhelming to keep up with the quantity of materials and manufacturies available in the US. Do you usually source the same materials and manufacturies for you projects?
Because I practice residential work my material palette is probably more limited than a commercial firm. I have favorites, but I do like to edit and keep things fresh rotating things in and out. smaller storage solutions force you to be ruthless about what you keep and I find that I don't need much more than raw materials to inspire...everyone is different though...I find that too many samples - to me - are just clutter.
I also have very few samples on hand and only ever order them if required for a specific project. Here are a couple of online sites that I use:[in order of preference]
www.ecospecifier.com.au/
selector.com/au/
productnews.com.au/
www.architectureanddesign.com.au/home [and then PRODUCTS tab]
Yes, I'm in Australia. :)
thanks for sharing...
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽🙌🏽🤩
Can you do a tutorial on LAYOUT Presentation plz
not quite sure what you mean...
Hi Eric yet another great video (thanks!) please could you do a video on how you use Houzz to promote your architecture firm or something similar? Also, another portfolio reviewing/advice video would be incredibly helpful! Thanks
I produced a series on Houzz a while ago (you can find it in the playlists). Honestly, I've had mixed results on that platform though and don't use it like I used to when I first opened 30X40. For me, the clientele contacting me via Houzz was more DIY-focused, looking for free info. and less interested in hiring an architect for a custom residential project, which as you know is my entire focus.
30X40 Design Workshop Very interesting thank you. I assume you use your website predominantly then?
+Edward Sheppard have you checked out my Architect + Entrepreneur books yet? thirtybyforty.com/books
I talk all about my marketing strategies in there...
30X40 Design Workshop Sounds really good - I will definitely get it at some point.
hi eric, i was wondering if youve got a smart tip for storing large (a0) plans, cardboards,etc. (things you cant roll or cut to make them smaller)
there are these big shelfs for architects with drawers, but they are quite expensive and heavy.
i thought if there was another way, you would propably know of it ;)
maybe you can help me.
i really appreciate your work, thank you so much!
best regards
A movable material library! That's interesting~
As a student I'm starting to build my collection of materials, but those restaurant push carts are so pricey xD Ikea seems like the best bet for now
+Hengyuen Ngiam I didn't think they were bad at all...$92 shipped to your door seemed totally legit...I am a sucker for IKEA stuff too...a tick down in quality though...
Really love your videos. Awesome TH-camr!
I have one thing don't understand. Why so many architects still making real models? Isn't computer 3D models are more accurate than them?
cheers, glad you're enjoying the vids. re: the models, perhaps there's something to the physical modeling, right? check out this video which explains the why in detail: th-cam.com/video/SxCYtRfCm8o/w-d-xo.html
the reason I build physical models is that it helps in the ideation process; it's like three-dimensional sketching for me. I also build computer models, but they have a different purpose.
Provokes thought and lead to novel solutions. Thank you, my friend. It helps me a lot.
How to make circular elements??
Hi Eric, I recently came across your videos and they have shown to be an incredible help. I want a second opinion on something, I am soon to finish my studies in communication design, but have recently found a hidden love for architecture while doing an elective. I am considering studying architecture next year but I am also intimidated by starting a 3 year course at 23. I know its never to late to start something new, what do you think would be a good approach for someone who is unsure?"
Hi +Dylan Tramp - glad you're enjoying the videos. To practice as a licensed architect in the US requires: 1) an accredited professional degree: BArch (a 5 year program), or MArch (google a 4+2 degree), 2) fulfilling an internship requirement (4-5 years depending on where you're working), 3) passing the Architectural Registration Exam (6 separate divisions currently). This isn't to dissuade you, only to give you some context. That said, you don't need a license to work in an architecture office but - generally - you won't be the one doing the design work without one. I think working for an architect is one of the best ways to find out if it's the right thing for you. Find someone doing work you admire and test it out. Good luck!
Could you do or mention how to do a spec book? Like when I get them offline what do I delete or keep?
Hi, Eric. I wonder where you get the information of material, where I can buy those sample. Forgive me, I am a newbie totally.
More detail on material sources in this post: thirtybyforty.com/blog/interior-design-with-an-architects-eye
Im an architecture student and was wondering what your best advice would be? I'm a little nervous i can't be as creative as I need to be to succeed
one question, where can i get samples online and ship world wide??I need them for my graduate project..my local stores never never give any samples
never mind I just reatched that point in the video
cheers...glad you found it...
most places want you to use their products...it's for a 'real project' right?
30X40 Design Workshop actuly no,it's only conceptual where I study. that's probably why stores won't provide me with samples
sir you just inspired me to start my own material library.. I've been surfing Google since you uploaded your video to find materials free or paid
Dear Mr.Eric
How to store drawings in studio or in office space
Hi Eric. how its goin? I have a question for you.
Towards a time that I came thinking the subject, which somehow raised in this video. I would like to know how you organize your inspiration.
The architecture is unreachable. Can be extended as much as one wants on each particular area or theme. And I'm interested in being a good architect, so even though I'm a student, I collect examples every week, reading aspects about design and plus about use/function and constructive aspects.
E.g., your notes and drawings by hand. How do you command inspiration, new ideas, the notes you take? Do you have everything mixed drawing in one notebook at a time? Or you have various notebooks separated by themes
(uses, function, typology / materials,crafting / lighting, windows, light, sunshades/ e.g.).
The same for inspiration and web information. Do you use evernote for texts? Or text / images in the cloud? Or local memory?
This question comes because as a good introvert always tended to accumulate and order. I never thought that within Architecture I was going to collect so much information and images.
I hope you can share your experience. Thanks for your time.
hey +Maura Cerino...good hearing from you my friend. I love this topic for a video...will be putting this together shortly...stay tuned...cheers!
really? Wow! Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot
Eric, when traveling to your clients, how do you transport your samples?
messenger bag usually, but they most often come to my office when we're selecting initial samples and building palettes together...
What the material in 0:56?
heavy duty felt (on my concrete floor)
thank ERIC
The last time I moved my Architectural practice I rubbish binned ALL my architectural samples. They are just not worth the considerable space they take up. I also trashed 90% of the paper catalogs, brochures and cutsheets, again most I never wound-up using.
I must have 3000 slightly-used file folders now...
We need spanish subtitles, please
would love to do this, please message me if you're interested in translating
30X40 Design Workshop i wish, but my english is no good yet and i love this channel, for this reason i would like this subtitles
i understand...your english is much better than my spanish so until we find a willing volunteer we may just have to use hand gestures! cheers my friend...
Name: tadao ando
lol
good eye my friend...good eye...