Brutalism Reconsidered? National Portrait Gallery in Canberra by Johnson Pilton Walker

Kevin Hui and Andrew Maynard checking out the wonderful and rigorous design of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra by Johnson Pilton Walker.
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[@davidchannon6004]

This building is quintessential Canberra. If you arrived blindfolded to the outside of this building from anywhere in the world, there would be no mistaking of where you were when the blindfold came off. It is also a bit like an interstellar spaceship. HMAS Canberra (24th century Federation Galaxy-class starship operated by Starfleet).

[@martinwander8295]

I’m loving the way you tour me and discover new elements in the building as you walk through it. It’s as if I’m walking with you two. I feel as if I’m part of the conversation. And I envy the architects who designed the gallery. Great project.

[@kudzaishemakweta211]

As i was reading a book by Simon Unwin there’s a part where he says “In learning to do architecture, the study of plans and sections takes precedence even over visiting buildings” and i agree with him. Later on he says “Visiting buildings gives you the best chance to experience architecture in relation to the world of light, sound, setting, weather, people…” and then suddenly I thought of Archimarathon, where you guys simultaneously study the drawings and physically experience the architecture…. In other words you are giving us a more or less holistic approach to learning more about architecture.

[@ISCDESIGNAustralia]

nice building. In plan I definitely see Kahns Kimbrell art museum with repeated long extruded thin spaces lining up next to each other although lacking the simplicity and anciency. Re Canbera- i just think 'lining up on axes' is overrated.. :)

[@sinaithay8041]

wow I learned a lot from this video. can not believe I watch this channel for free

[@anthonythomas8079]

Pretty awesome feeling of you guys admiring the roof timber that I helped cut, paint and finish. Awesome video!

[@BJPCameron]

Impressed by a bar of Sankara by a fave Camel Power Club

[@SketchyArc]

The attention to detail is always outstanding! I'll always be a fan of the smooth Brolls that is always such an eye candy

[@wrigleyextra11]

The continued change in expression and detail to set apart sections of columns and blocks is brilliant in all these Canberra buildings. One to one details are unmatched wow. Loving this series.

[@enzo7393]

really enjoy it, an easy 30 min, amazing expression in details and the mix used of materials exposing on a canvas. bays of structure reminds me kimbell art museum, thanks for the amazing video

[@sew747]

Thanks guys, what a lovely video - a balm, a salve (whatever) - certainly a relaxing and enjoyable video to watch in these unhappy times. Please keep up the good work, this is great stuff, really appreciated.

[@ethanscotney9999]

Amazing video thankyou for explaining tectonics, such a detailed building explained so simply :)

[@gabybordino6024]

This building is so beautiful! I came across it a while back and I loved it!

[@juanmanuelfabresbriones5378]

Everything is better with good humour. You keep me thinking and imagining architecture. Thanks!

[@libishm4622]

Loving this long format , has elements of going into deep discussions in discord.

[@JeremySalterXIV]

Great video! I really appreciate the depth you guys go into to explain the details. It makes me want to go visit these buildings with new eyes and appreciation. Maybe pick up on a few extras too!

[@RB-zm4fk]

Oh to travel and see these structures...

[@taracull-archienglish5174]

Such a great explanation of all the details and how the materials and details are expressed. 👌Thanks for such a great video! I loved the human scale explanations too. 🙌

[@aoustenaloysious8324]

Interesting as always 💥

[@J_T_RSK]

Belter episode , keep up the good work!