Being an architect. What's it like? | 'A Choice to Make' - Short Film
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2017
- A short film about being an architect and my struggle to pursue a more creative life. This story is your story too because these are challenges we all face. How do we make the most of our short time here? How do we ensure we’re doing the work that makes us most happy? How do we reconcile our need to feel necessary, useful, and creative with the financial reality of making a life, supporting ourselves and our families?
Four years ago, I made the decision to part ways with the traditional practice of architecture in search of something more rewarding. I left behind a salary and good friends. I left a job that supported my family but left me creatively unfulfilled. Without a long client list or a rolodex full of contacts, and no familial connections to funnel work my way I began experimenting. I did anything and everything I could to feed my creative intellect.
I made things, each and every day. Most of what I made failed, but I took note of the ones that didn't and learned from them. I persisted and kept making. I continued to reevaluate what being an architect might look like; what it meant to me.
I found the traditional definition of practice stifling. I wasn’t content doing only one thing. Of course, I loved architecture deeply, but I also wanted to pursue writing and photography, video editing and sketching, model making and paper cutting, book publishing, marketing and interior design.
As my definition of what being an architect meant expanded to include all these things I discovered this deep well of creative freedom that traditional practice - for me - had been lacking.
Is my path the right one for everyone? Of course not. Is this expanded definition of a creative life perfect or unfailing? Hardly. But, experimenting has brought me closer than ever to my childhood vision of what a fulfilling life might look like.
Each day is a new experiment in making. And this short film? That's an experiment too. I made it with you in mind. To empower you to go find the things that make you feel most alive, most fulfilled, the things that bring you happiness.
This channel is possible because of you - my friends and viewers. I hope you’ll share your story in the comments below and together we can broaden the definition of what it means to live a fulfilling, creative life.
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story editing + direction: elise derosa
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Anyone else feel intimidated by this because they didn't grow up building floor plans, but starting architecture school soon? now I'm stressed lol.
Addi Besedic same, i keep askin myself if i shouldve gone for my other interests...
Alex Marno Wow thank you so much!! I’ll definitely be looking him up (even though i’m in the US). I feel a lot better now haha. I’ve always been interested in painting and drawing so i was hoping that would count for something. Thanks!!
Whatever you learn from that is limited. As he said he discovered that architecture is much more broad
well some people try learn so much from the beginning and try to take in so much information, I'm only 15 but I think you should take it slow and keep on building up as you go through your school - people learn in different ways.
I’m 19 now and once I was a kid I was inspired to build and know more, I used to work at making custom cabinets, installing floors, installing basically anything for interior when I was 15 and every time I went to a clients house it tells a story and each time I see a structure of their homes it brings out like a vibe and I want to do something like that one day to design and build at the same time. So basically I’m trying to say it’s always good to see beyond your potential on what ever you’re interested at
The sims is what got me into architecture
David Konevky Ahahaha same
Ha, same. I’m literally 13 and I was driving with my mum and kept saying I’m gonna make that, look at the shape. Etc... and she was like, you should be Sam architect 😂
Saaaaaaame, but Minecraft extended it for me
I have finally found my people 🙇🏾♀️
Play a real mans game like Minecraft lol
I'm 16 and I love seeing and sketching houses and buildings which drove me to be an architect and I watched some videos which really brought me down and I saw this video and it really inspired me to be an architect and hopefully one day I can be one, your video change my view towards architecture for the good
this profession (as with anything else) can be anything you choose it to be...best to you...
i'm 15 and EVERYTHING around me screams about how architecture is hard. Wow, thanks a lot. This, it's driven by passion and persistence, and if i don't have these then it's good bye... Honestly don't know if I can, so, y'know, bye bye building. But I'm sure this built someone a lot.
Me 2 ~~O(∩_∩)O~~
I always dream about this
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Its pretentious and underpaid and filled with arty twats from posh schools who have big egos, save yourself the disappointment of bringing home less than the IT guy and go into programming and earn 5x what you would through architecture :)
I cried when I saw this.
I have a chance, they are more smarter and good at math but before so lazy and always sleep, I like to move my hands, that's my story
this man lives in the perfect version of his self idealism, how incredibly fortunate
Hi! I am 19 years old and just starting applications to study architecture. I have doubts whether it is the right thing. I loved maths classes and really enjoyed dimensional drawing in arts classes. However; I am struggling to bring images to paper. I need to practice and you just gave me power to believe. Thank you for your inspiration!
im like you im 19 years old i always enjoyed math class and drawings but i dont have the grades to enter architecture school.... since i was 8 years old what i wanted to be is an architecture i always always loved drawing... i took every class to raise my gpa up and still have no results im getting depressed i dont knowwhat to do.... this is my dream job
ced hach I Hope Everything changes to how u would like it to be . It’s upsetting 🤦♂️
th-cam.com/video/ieEQ21mCOJA/w-d-xo.html Keep putting pen to paper.
@@cedhach477 hey there are many community colleges that teach architecture, grades aren't everything!
Ryan Connor interesting playlists for a 30 year old
I did work experience at a firm and I quickly realized the repetitive nature of the job that I have been dreaming about for years, thinking I had been told architecture was something it was not . After watching this I see how this wasting time for money cycle could be broken as you've shown because architecture in its simplest to me is the art of making
I've been wanting to be an architect since I was 6 or 7 watching bob the builder
can we build it? yes we can.
that brings back a few memories when my own kids were young!
Me TOO! Except for me it was Blue's Clues and I've wanted to be one since I was about 8.
A Sneaker And a Dream I wanted to be an architect since I was 11 not because of LEGO or kids show is because of minecraft because the limitless ideas and creativity you can do in the game although you can do like thin walls or anything but I saw the game as a way to set off my future and currently I’m using rebut city to design things although I’m only in grade 10 I’m curious what it will be like to advanced into this more because I have a lot of ideas
why do I exist? The whole reason I’m choosing to be an architect is also because of minecraft. I started getting addicted at age 11 or 10 as well and I’m also in year 10. Recently built a computer, went onto TH-cam, hit play on one of keralis’ old videos and started building in Flows hd with Sliders Vibrant Shaders. Couldn’t be happier
Don't be an Architect, be a builder.
Finally here. Great documentary, quality almost too good for TH-cam. Genuinely happy to see that you're able to earn your creative freedom when your'e still at your prime age Eric. So this documentary culminates in the development of your studio, looking forward to a 'follow up' documentary in say 5 years.
kind words frank...thanks for your continued support...looking forward to seeing where the path leads (for both of us) in five years...cheers my friend!
Dude. Clarity. Hats off.
As a 30 year architecture veteran, I love this.
Sole
Artist + Engineer + Maker = Architect with Soul
This was awesome, Eric. And that studio is amazing! Makes me wish I had some land to build on :)
cheers +Thomas Frank...appreciate your support!
Same here. I am architectue student, so I use tips from Eric and Thomas
Ohhhh yo Frankie!
Amazing, the two guys that shaped my future are here on the same page. Thank you both for all the unconditional help!
I was just thinking of you when I started this playlist and now your here HAHA. Cheers buddy!
First time ever commenting on TH-cam. I'm 6 years into my career as a structural engineer in bridge design. I've been on stress leave for 10 months now due to severe burnout. Over that time, the burnout has turned into depression. Both of these mental states I've never struggled with before. I've been searching for the changes I need to make to be happy. It's not a small task, and I find myself losing motivation too often. I cannot thank you enough for creating this video. The way you tell your story gives me so much hope and inspiration and it put a rare smile only face! I'm positive things will turn around. Cheers from Canada!
amazing that this shared experience hasn't been documented more often, rather it's been carried inside all of us...love hearing that the video has reached so many like minds...best to you my friend...
how are you doing now ?
Sir.. you earned my respect. I had the same feeling about facing the world after graduating college. I took Bachelor in Architectural Drafting Technology, it was great. But when I stepped in my "On Job Training" (OJT) to experience my line of work outside the school, everything that I have learned became dull on what I have expected. Most draftsmen were not following the ground basics of making models, there lots of flaws. It made me sad.
The statement you said, "Trading Time for Dollars" was a great impact.
Thank you so much for this, it really made me cry with a smile. :')
And same time made me hit the subscribe button.
My heart is genuinely eviscerated, to the point of tears. This is beautiful, I'm starting my journey down this road next month as an architect, and I'm thrilled to be a member of your community. Thank you
I wanted to leave one more comment in addition to the one from 6 years and 1 year ago.
This video legitimately changed my life and still inspires me immensely to this day, and though I have chosen a different career path now that isn't architecture, this video led me to where I am today and I'm very thankful for that. I now want to have my own business, in what I'm not sure yet, and go further into academia to possibly and hopefully become a professor in history / classics, where I can explore the history of ancient Roman architecture in various climates, my love for architecture has certainly stayed, and I'm glad that I will still be able to study it for my later studies. I'm also now getting engaged this summer, when I mean this video sent me down a different path in life I mean it, I don't think I would be exactly where I am right now without it, so thank you Eric for this video, and for inspiring me and others.
Cheers from Canada!!
This is so inspiring! Being in a contractor company drained all my creative juices. I was only thinking of making money. But on the bright side, I learned construction details that most architects forget to comprehend.
I start trade school for masonry soon & this is giving me the chills. I spoke with the instructors about my goal to build an “architecture firm”. In my mind it’s vague & childlike & now your testimony is giving me a broader idea of what’s possible. Thank you
This is a work of art. As a “maker” I find myself have many similar thoughts and appreciations but find it difficult to formulate into words or routine and this video has actually helped me answer certain questions I have been asking myself. Best video yet!
that cleansing and renewal notion is a door we can pass through or know we can pass through.
thinkers often walk about in solitude of thoughts returning to things to be worked out.
in time your sculpture is formed.
appreciate your unique work.
I am in senior year in high school, I really want to become and architect, this video encouraged me to focus on my path and I will work hard to pursue this career. Thank you, and I hope everyone else here accomplishes their goals. God Bless all of you guys.
how is it going
Amazing video, really inspirational. I think I'll keep coming to this video every time i need a little push up to keep working on what I want, thanks for sharing.
right on...that was my plan...
I've only just stumbled across this video (and the channel) and I'm just blown away. I used to love drawing random buildings for fun when I was a kid but fell out of it all in high school due to a teacher. Slightly envious, Eric! You've got a clear love for what you do, freedom to create and your photo/video/edit skills are excellent. The channel and Instagram account are something to aspire to. Awesome work.
I've very much loved your channel over the years and have come to appreciate your thoughtful design aesthetic and process, as well as your generous sharing of knowledge that is scalable outside of architecture. Now, I have to say, your filmmaking and storytelling skill is outstanding. Hats off to your evolution and many thanks for shining a light forward for the rest of us on the creative journey. Looking forward to the years to come.
I had a small practice, in a very poor region of the country. IN an effort to build the cost of good design into a product, I experimented in high performance modular building, one that failed financially. Im now working in construction paying back my family and more, and while trading dollars for hours, I am thankfull that Im still making. I turn 60 in a few months, what you have done here is give me some hope that I can again live a more creative life, when I retire!.
I've watched this before, but it still inspires me. One day, I may just have, and live the creative life I've always wanted for myself. But I've got to make the sacrifices first. Fighting!
I am a Musician and a Software Engineering graduate. My dad is an Architect and this video is really inspiring, even for me, though I am not really into the architecture stuff.
My dad wanted me to persue Architecture but I always loved both Computers and Music and I'm really glad that I'm living my dreams.
Will definitely share this video with my dad. Keep up the great work :)
fantastic...thanks for sharing...
My dream is to work with orchestra and make epic theme for movies ,but don't know how
This was so inspirational! I've been studying architecture to decide whether I want to start to pursue being an architect. Every video I watched would highlight the negative aspects about architecture and didn't even begin to mention how wonderful it is to create and explore the aspect of building and creating something, like your workshop. This was a wonderful film and I'm so glad I came across this video!
This video was an emotional ride for me! After 6 years in Uni and 5 years working in the field (of architecture), a few months ago, I found myself truly burned out! I decided I need to rethink how and where I want to go. Showing how you made it all work out so beautiful gives one hopes, so thank you!
I love this. You have no idea how much others can relate to this. I hope to get where you are. Freedom from 9-5, freedom to reap the benefits of the hard work you put in, freedom to enjoy life. Thank you.
This video just waken the deepest joy I had in architecture. Thanks
it worked then...!
Allon Morgan same here
It's nice to be around a small niche of people experiencing the same feeling and to talk about how you do it and how life has turned out to be for you and how we can mold it is truly inspiring, thanks a bunch for sharing and inspiring us!
I watched the video through, went to subscribe and realized I already had. I get such a nice feeling when I see videos like this that reconfirm to me that I've finally found what I need and want my career to be. I used to make little models of homes myself as a kid and still sketch and create ideas that I hope will come to life one day soon. I absolutely love building stuff and being creative yet practical with little supplies/money, I've always contributed that into my life in all aspects. I didn't know I wanted to be an architect through highschool and a year or so after school, so I am grateful for that "lost" feeling that made me decide not to go to college right out of school, because I would be in debt for a career path that I didn't really want. It took me a while to discover I was meant to be an architect, I can't wait to get started on it all. Thank you for your quality content! 👌
Amazing 8 minutes of inspiration! I an an architecture student from Portugal and I am about to graduate. This gave me a bit of confidence. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the unknown world outside of school, but we have to believe we got the tools not only to draw buildings, but also to draw a meaningful (professional) life :)
I really love this short film, i don't even know how many times I've watch it. every time that i want to be motivated i just watch this video and it really helps me
I can't believe how much this channel has grown in the past 5 years. Really amazing to see.
I'm 17 and looking at colleges that offer Architecture as a major. I've always loved sketching houses and buildings. When I go to competition my dreams get shut down pretty quickly by all the other competitors. Since I was 9, I've known what I wanted to study. This Short film has really inspired me to keep working on my dream. Thank you!
The very discipline of your routine is creatively freeing. Successful people / artists practice and embrace this concept of working effectively and efficiently. A terrific personal reminder of how to use your time well. Well done and much success.
I live and die by routine...many thanks for your kind words...
You hit the nail on the head. That is why in the end I didn't pursue architecture. I could see very early on that I wasn't going to get to create like I wanted to and be stuck in a rut- swamped by details I didn't choose. It is awesome to see you breaking out and making this work!
choosing to do something different wasn't easy but so worth it...cheers...!
I just stumbled across your channel while searching for cad refresher videos. As a drop out arch student, i only found work as a cad drafter and felt the same way you portrayed working on cad in your doc. Happy you found a path in life to do what you love and in your enviroment, plus your videos are great! And this doc was very well made, kuddos on your film skills.
I found this channel about 4 years ago, and I took notes from some of the videos.
Next month, I'll be in architecture school. I'm glad I found this video again. It reminded me of why I chose architecture in the first place; to create.
Love this Eric. Great job. As you put so well in the video, you've summarized well what so many of us have felt. Great to see how you've merged the love of architecture with online entrepreneurship!
many thanks Enoch...each day is a new experiment!
This is my favorite video of you, makes me believe in architecture once again. Thank you for sharing your mind and your world with us
cheers my friend...
Thank you so much for this! As a fresh grad, there are so many things going on in my head, that imaginary version of my self as an architect that I don't want to loose from everyday reality of life and what really happens in actual practice. Thank you for putting in so much more in perspective of how architects can create more, can be more.
I'm about to start my architecture internship and Eric, this is some next level INSPIRATION that you give me. Every architecture student needs to see this.
Beautiful video! this perfectly shows how architecture is not only a profession, but also a way to live.
I'm 13 and you inspire me SO MUCH!!
All I can say is wow! Your message to me isn't just about architecture, It's a blueprint on how to live a fulfilling and beautiful life. I know nothing about architecture, but your passion towards how architecture shapes your way of life is mind blowing to me. I love how the things that you loved about architecture as a child eventually and naturally brought back your love and reminded you about why you wanted to be an architect in the first place. Through all of that your branches of creativity morphed into all your avenues of creativity which you have today. What brought me to your channel was your episode on updating your workspace home office. That episode was amazing. It left me wanting a space just like that for myself. The freedom to create is such an amazing thing.
I can't believe that I can actually geek out at watching your drawings and finding such beauty in them knowing I know nothing about architecture. It's funny I do write documentation from time to time to explain code and functions that I write. I will admit that your approach to story telling has not only inspired me, but have now influenced me in a few different ways.
Keep the videos coming. They are fantastic ways to be influenced as well as encouraged to create.
Thank you thank you thank you!!! oh you have no idea how much this video helps me and i'm sure many more of us who are at this point in our life - a crossroads of sort- and need some help in understanding how to cope with whats ahead. You have hit the nail on the head for me! You have opened my mind and given me new perspective.
This video is sooo useful for apiring architects!
+1
A successful inspiring architect, I thank you and all the architecture channels that help to spread the true culture of architecture.
kind words...many thanks...stay positive...
Even though I haven't graduated yet from architecture. This kind of feelinf is starting to arise within my whole being. That scary feeling of disatisfaction mainly to what I love to do. My fire is geting burnt our by stress and deadlines that we all need to meet. Watching this video made me realize and reflect on a lot of things. Seeing you having found your own creative freedom made me sentimental. I had been wantinf to be at peace even now.
Hi Eric, I just have to say this video was very inspiring and resonated with me a lot. You truly are a great example of what it means to be a an architect and the ups and downs of it. Working for a small firm has a taught me a lot especially since I began working first then went to school and it really is different. I wish to one day make my own successful business like you instead of working for someone else’s dream with no design input. Please continue to encourage and inspire other architects, aspiring architects and students around the globe. Your work will not be forgotten!
Just brilliant. Congrats on achieving this for yourself.
I've been planning this lifestyle since day 1 in Arch school. I'm beginning to crave your videos.
Side note: Istanbuls and Zilgjians harmonize beautifully! If you're ever looking to switch up your cymbals ;)
cheers my friend, thanks for watching.
my son is in charge of the drum kit and all I hear about is how he wants to upgrade his cymbals...he's apparently saving for a bosphorus...
You Sir, are such an amazing inspiration to me!
This is exactly how I envisioned practice to be, and what made me study architecture in the first place. As a new graduate I feel like there are so many setbacks in this profession, and whenever I start feeling down about it I decide to visit your channel. You give me confidence that hard work, dedication, as well as openness and willingness to share knowledge pay off. I hope that someday, I too will have an office of my own. Cheers, and keep up the great work!
I have always wanted to be an architect since I was a kid. My moms a realtor and my father a carpenter. Since as long as I can remember, building things with wooden blocks and leggos just like you mentioned was something I surprisingly did too. Constructing things to make them functional was always a habit I had in creative settings. I just started design studios in college just this year, and it has been such a journey in a few short months. My emotions and confidence peaks and troughs weekly, being in a competitive field, being so unsure of what I'm capable of. Your videos are really helpful and positive. Thanks for sharing your optimism and willfulness to share your story with others.
After watching this video, I respect you and am grateful to you for sharing this wonderful journey.
respect.
This is an amazing and inspirational video. It made me feel alive again and reminded me why I chose Architecture as a career. I want to be like you when I grow up. ( I am 38 ;-) lol ) Great work ethics. That studio is amazing. Happy to learn that you are happy creating. Best of wishes and continue to inspire all of us.
kind words my friend...so happy this film is reaching so many people and tugging at just the right emotions...much success to you, keep making things out there...
30X40 Design Workshop thank you so much for your reply. Keep creating..... 😊
I’ve been a self employed, sole practitioner for 12 years and this hit home. I work out of my garage / man cave and I love it. I’ve got a routine like you, start my day listening to a record while replying to email then on to drafting. I get to see my two boys growing up, every day. As the years went by my reputation grew and I got to choose my clients. It’s a good life but it’s still stressful.
This brought a bit of a tear to my eye.
I'm in the middle of a career switch. I had trained to be a data analyst and software developer, only to get three years into the field and realize I wasn't passionate about it.
I've spent the last few months reconnecting with my creative side. Sketching logos, imagining cities and designing room layouts. I've loved the opportunity to embrace this side of my personality but I worry about being "directionless" for not picking one sole path.
It's very refreshing to see that there are other people who embrace creativity and the design process as whole philosophies rather than umbrella terms for fields of work.
Best of luck on all of your projects!
this was an interesting video. Thanks for sharing
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Eric, you are an artist.
Being architecture student i feel sometimes i missed alot of things in my years because i didn't grew up i n a home with everything like floor plans and know it but today alot of Things changed lot.
I originally started studying architecture in high school. It made so much sense to me. I absolutely loved it, and because of that love got a scholarship to study it in university. Unfortunately due to the 2008 recession I made a change to my major to accounting. Today I’m a practicing cpa doing very technical things and love what I do. But I miss the creative aspect of where I originally wanted to go. This channel has sparked that creative fire inside of me. Thank you! Keep up the great work. From a fan of architecture
You are one of my favorite Architects! YOU are the drive that keeps me going in school. Thank You!
As a young architect in training , this video is very inspiring and encouraging to the many years to come in the field of architecture. It reminds me that each step is a process and making your dreams into reality, happens with acting on your potential. Very impressive short film.
precisely...small steps, each day. appreciate the kind words my friend...
Eric this is one of the best videos that I have seen on youtube. I'm glad that you are now enjoying your work. I too share a similar pain when I had worked for construction companies and mainly did 11 hours of just drafting each day. I'm now working as a BIM Engineer whilst also completing my masters in Architecture as I'm chasing my registration just like you did to be free. I do not need the registration as much to find a decent job but it is just to realise the dream. I too hope I can find another source of income whether an investment or the like to allow me to have my own studio someday and have the freedom to pick and choose the next job. Please keep making these videos, they are great.
thanks for sharing your story...keep after the dream and keep making things...anything is possible with focused effort...
I clicked on one of your sketching videos (wanting to improve my sketching) and ended up here! So grateful to have found you right now and right here on youtube! I hope to watch all your videos, read your books and to see any new projects you will pursue! Being demotivated many times you showed me i can lead a life of love and peace, while sustaining financial sustainability! Will be sharing this with many of my architect friends hoping it will give them the same push you gave me.
I love the way you tell your story. It's inspired me a lot. I study architecture too but sometimes i still wonder if i'm choosing the the wrong way to go. When I'm watching your video, i feel a lot better and believe in myself more about what I am doing
This is amazing!!! Seriously, I’ve never felt so inspired to finally start my career in architecture ! I’ve been so lost in all the career options and what to do next for it but this video pushed me to research and call architecture company’s for internship or work experience. I’m about to buy your books, THANKYOU! 🙏🏼
How has it gone? I’m thinking to go into this career :)
Thank you for this new interesting video, I have enjoyed it all through and shared most of your thoughts. To be creative, to understand this special quality being an architect (or not) and to apply it to our world is a personal journey that only few people can have the vision and ability to develop for their own fulfilment. As you well say "I made it with you in mind. To empower you to go find the things that make you feel most alive, most fulfilled, the things that bring you happiness". Thank you once again for sharing your experience. Regards and congrats!!,
thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts +NORA MÁRQUEZ DE CHACÍN ...appreciate it!
absolutely beautiful short film my friend. Thank you for sharing your creative practice with us.
Is been 6 years since i've whatched this video for the fist time! and today still amazes me.
You've been my architecture master ever since i've entered the university. thanks for inspiring me.
Dude, I love your story! Keep up the great work! :)
cheers my friend...
Going to uni in september to study architecture. I'm so glad I've watched this video. When I'm done with these next 5 years of architecture, I want to do what you do: love my work. Keep it up x
fantastic...an amazing time awaits you in school...
Hi, How's your architecture studies going?
I'm not in high school yet, but I plan to take courses in architecture, I'm self-studying and researching the realities and the hardships that this career has. I'm more advanced in artistic and creative ways, but sociably and under pressure, I'm lacking, but I have a long time till then, and those are things I can work on. Recently I've been getting more organized and I watch a lot of TH-cam and read articles on this career path so I have an idea of what I'll do after I graduate.
Just want you to know that your vlog has inspired me to create my own content. I am just starting out youtube, but your introduction about limiting yourself to what an architect should only is relatable. I find myself exploring careers in architecture other than drafting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Im a teen and I want to be an architect in future. i too love "making" things. so starting of your story and mine are quite same. once one of my family members told me that he has seen "NO FUTURE" of architects. i promised him, i will show the future of architects! it is difficult in the concept of my country. now your video inspired me and made me to dream that i can live the life that i always dream only if i want to. Thank you. you truly are a dream-maker.
perhaps the definition of what it means to be an architect is changing, indeed I'm hopeful it is...however, there will always be a need for architecture and space making that improves life...pursue what makes you happiest in whatever form that takes...
@@30by40 Sir I know you dont remember me. But today I am an architecture student of one of the best architecture schools in my country. Today I actually did the setup of drafting table in our design studio. Obviously I remember you, I thank you.
Also, I told my professor about following your channel, he appreciated me, and you.
LOVE IT! This video is like a small masterpiece of what I aspire for my life to be. You are a huge inspiration. Thank you and keep up the great work! Happy to see that drum set hiding in there too :)
thanks +meanpicker ...drum set was another *small* reason for needing a studio...cheers...
Thanks for being so genuine and honest. Thanks for sharing
This film has been the quality of inspiration I had been searching for. It helps a lot to build that mental conscience where we usually lose hope.
Thank you for rejuvenating that again.
Such a blessing to create and to be the commander of your own life.
+1
inspirational . keep doing it!!
cheers +Peter Song...appreciate the support...
Thank you for not only informing about architectural concepts but also sharing your story!! Making architecture was a long time dream for me like many of us who are here, and I absolutely loved it while studying it, but when I finished university (just a few months ago); the idea I had about architecture as a concept/as a science was exciting but the info about what is it like to actually practice it was so little. I just could not image how to make it work as a profession. And for a while, I got so distracted and lost, that I thought maybe it was not the right profession for me the whole time even though I still was so interested in it as a science, I just couldn't figure out what a life with this profession really looks like... Your channel helped me have an image of the possibilities of practicing it and put me back in track. Inspiring content! sending love from Istanbul...
This is, I believe, the very healthy and the only right approach to work through your life as an architect. Instead of focusing on profit only, having the possibility to choose the project we know will make us grow during the designing process, the comfort of being able to organize our work routine in a way that suits us and bring best results, the freedom to work so close to home, without loosing touch with the loved ones, keeping space for all other passions and incorporating them into our work.. This is what i'd call a real success not only in architect's life, but every person's life. I hope one day all architects could arrive to this stage in their careers and I wish this to all :) Great video, very inspiring, motivating and heartwarming even. Well done!
Inspiring and and deflating all at once! LOL I really respect what you've done for yourself Eric. And what you continue to do. Great work and great video. Your team really put it together well.
there is no light without darkness, right? thanks for your support and kind words...cheers...
That was beautifully filmed, scripted and truly inspiring. I love your philosophy on practicing architecture/design/creativity. I aspire to create a work/life balance like yours. Great job!
kind words my friend...it's all within your grasp...! best to you...
this looks like an award-winning documentary. Masterpiece !
( I am on my way to attend Architect school, and pursue the career of An Architect. It has been my passion to create. And you are the fire that is lighting up the matchstick inside me.
Thank you very much !!)
This is so inspiring!! I’m only 14, but Architecture is a major option that I’m considering who what I want to do in my life. I want to make a difference in my city and I think Architecture will definitely do that. Thank you so much for sharing!!
am just a in the second year of architecture and i feel so impressed ! you are such creative architect ! thnx a lottttt for your efforts keep going and i wish to you all the best !!!
kind words...many thanks...
I love your channel! Alle these extremely interesting videos are very inspiring for an architecture student like me. Greetings from Germany, keep up the amazing content!
welcome +SellerieMitDip , glad to have you here...
I'm currently an Architecture student and I find this very Inspirational. There's a time that I was thinking of giving up but my passion made me stay. Thank You for this Video Sir!
Eric, thank you.
What else can I say? With yet another client who had cited his reasons for not being able to pay my fees after I'd done what was needed, I had started off questioning the future of my career as an independent architect.
Your video made me think and I write this comment after some good, hard looking into what I could do to make a change. That's all I know for now, but surely you've inspired me to not give up.
Once again, thank you.
Well done Eric! Very inspiring and beautifully executed. I especially liked your sharing of your daily routine...keep living the dream. - Karen
thanks Karen...appreciate the sentiments and kind words...
Great video! As an architecture student this is pretty inspiring and it makes me keep doing what I'm doing.
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I find in your explanations just the definition of what it is for me to being an architech. Thank you so much for your guiding words and for your sincerity.
My best regards!
Spot on. Same trajectory for Landscape Architects, and I think, any creative. Go for your own practice, or, find a way to collaborate with others like you. Do your own thing. That is our value - our perspective and knowledge.
U r an inspiration ❤️ loved every bit of it
kind words...many thanks...
i love this video!! i am an architecture student and i always questioning myself if this is my path... as i continue it there's a lot of things and people that push me... and one of them is this video... thank you for sharing!! i wo'nt forget everything you've said!
fantastic...part of the goal of this video was to show other ways to approach practice...keep making things...!
I'm thinking about architecture can you please give me advise and tell me what I might be getting into and just thoughts about it, pros and cons? Please! Thank you.
me too.. keep moving bro
Amazing history, amazing life and amazing video!
I'm a architecture student from Brazil and found in you one of my biggest inspirations! The simplicity, objectivity and precision that you have in you work as a hole is admirable.
Thank you very much for sharing this experiences whit us! Thank you!
kind words...many thanks my friend...!
These videos and you is my inspiration...as an architect what I was searching since very long.....it's you and your videos....🖤