Amazing work.👌 One main thing i've learnt is translating ideas from the mind to a sketch is one of the greatest skills one can hone as it forms your primary tool of expression.
You're on a roll hahah, I find that I'm misunderstood a lot when it comes to speaking of my ideas to my tutors so you have to take the pen to the paper a lot as a tool of clarification. It really isn't about being realistic or beautiful, but a communication and expression tool as you said - well put!
@@lolamoro Yeah, 💯Very well put. I've often suffered from that at times when i had some really good ideas but struggled to communicate them verbally during presentation so i would have a small sketch on a paper somewhere to communicate that.😅
Wise tips! Love what you mention about the details and curiosity. That's truly something we need to pull out from ourselves, we don't learn this at Uni. Thanks for sharing these tips :)
It's probably the most important thing because when you go to an exhibition or get a certain brief you'll be able to make connections you wouldn't make before, so yeah there's a whole world out there to be observed and it's usually really fun to do!
Best tip you’ll get: Sell ur bed for money and work space. You’ll never sleep either ways. Besides sleeping on the ground makes sure u don’t oversleep Ur welcome
Aw ☺️ No need to thank me, I learned so much more after I recorded this video, I’ve been meaning to record a new one for a while!! Have you just started uni, Alex?
Yesss!! Well, in my case I moved countries a couple times - not by choice - but I guess that counts. I've only started travelling more in the last year or so, and it's super nice too because now I can see things with different perspectives than I would have if I travelled before Architecture School
@@lolamoro Absolutely. I learnt that the hard way because you can always imagine or have ideas within the lines of something you've seen or experienced.
i am very happy i found your channel. i like your video, your video style and how passionate you are. you just earned yourself a subscriber and i will be sure to recommend you to my friends
🥺 ❤️ Thank you so much Wikus! This means a lot to me 🤗 I got a summer job in an architectural practice and have been working so much so I have very little time for the videos, but I can't wait to tell you guys how it has been and the things I've learned there! I really appreciate you subscribed 😊
@@lolamoro enjoy your job, and take as much time as you need for your videos, dont be like other youtubers burning themselves out with a job and a youtube channel on the sideline. We will be here when you post new videos. And i cant wait to hear how its going. Im currently in my first year of studies so i have a long way to go. But its exciting
Hi Kevin! That's amazing, what brought you to decide to finish it? I am currently debating myself if I will keep studying to get the full degree or if I'll finish at the 3 years with the Interiors degree....let me know!!
@@lolamoro honestly, I just went through a major life change and I realized I was in a state of comfort. I felt like I could've finished my degree a while ago and then it hit me that it's never too late. So I applied back a few days ago and luckily I managed to get back in time for the next semester in a few weeks. Now I'm 29, but looking forward to making the most out of my time back on school.
That was such a good decision! In matter of fact one of my best friends in uni is 28 and there are people who are way older than that, so it was definitely not too late! Wishing you a great time back in uni :)
I have traveled the world seeing some of the most beautiful places for over 4 decades now. Frank Lloyd Wright is my favorite. Out of all the places I have been. Spain is the best for architecture lots of history and very insightful interesting world famous architecture people too from Spain.
Omg I think the same thing!! Spain is just insane 💕 I loved every bit of my trip to Spain. Hopefully I will go back sometime soon!! Wright really is pretty astonishing, sadly I've only seen his London buildings, I'm dying to visit Falling Water next year!
Hahahhahahhhh I understand, I don't know a single person who doesn't say that! But I also feel like architecture is the best degree just because if how broad it is, like no matter why you chose it there are parts of it that you probably really enjoy, I like modelmaking and designing my presentations, for example. Nevertheless, if you're not into it enough you will hate it because its so much work! But looking back now is there any other degree you would have chosen instead of architecture?
@@lolamoro Certainly. I'd pick software engineering. I'd still problem solve, but I'd get paid for it. There are multiple problems with architecture. School is just a step, a 4...6 year "tool" to get you to a point. I'm talking about the work afterwards, although the school has its own problems: TL;DR: Little money, a lot of stress, little to no professional satisfaction 1. Money. I've talked to people around the world (EU, US, Japan, India). Not a single place has the money proportional to the level of responsability, education or stress. It's one of the worst paid professions if you weight things against each other. In Romania, we start at ~85% of what someone starts at McDonald's. After 5 years, I'm at 110%. It's ridiculous! About 75% of the colleagues I went to uni with that I still know about are quitting or have quit already. And I will, too, by the end of this year. And that's with M.Arch (mandatory here). When the economy takes a hit, construction is one of the first industries to go down, too, so it's not that stable, either. So it's not great during a boom and definitely horrible during a bust (a lot of older architects around here remember 2008 as a horror story). 2. Stress. At some point, one of our professors has shown us a study claiming we are more stressed out than neuro surgeons (I think based on cortisol levels). You have to joggle client, budget, engineers, consultants, constructors, authorities and more often than not, you get caught between a rock and a hard place with all fingers pointed at you, even with aspects that have nothing to do with you. (e.g. an authority does not give an approval, client bashes you, not understanding that they just abuse their power and it has nothing to do with you). 3. Professional (dis)satisfaction Architecture is nothing but a reflection of the society it's built in. In order to have good quality architecture, you need a society to have a certain level of culture and openness to ideas. Where I live, people think about it like sports or politics (that they know it). It's like going to the doctor and telling them how to treat you. It's absurd! I have adviced high school teens that wanted to pursue architecture to visit multiple architectural practices and talk to the people there. Needless to say, none of them pursued it. It's a romanticized profession and 90% of the work done is not about architecture, but plain paperwork and bureaucracy. There's a lot to say, a lot to rant about, but I think these are the main points.
Amazing work.👌 One main thing i've learnt is translating ideas from the mind to a sketch is one of the greatest skills one can hone as it forms your primary tool of expression.
You're on a roll hahah, I find that I'm misunderstood a lot when it comes to speaking of my ideas to my tutors so you have to take the pen to the paper a lot as a tool of clarification. It really isn't about being realistic or beautiful, but a communication and expression tool as you said - well put!
@@lolamoro Yeah, 💯Very well put. I've often suffered from that at times when i had some really good ideas but struggled to communicate them verbally during presentation so i would have a small sketch on a paper somewhere to communicate that.😅
Wise tips! Love what you mention about the details and curiosity. That's truly something we need to pull out from ourselves, we don't learn this at Uni. Thanks for sharing these tips :)
It's probably the most important thing because when you go to an exhibition or get a certain brief you'll be able to make connections you wouldn't make before, so yeah there's a whole world out there to be observed and it's usually really fun to do!
I just saw this video! It is helpful for me. I decided to choose architect for my major❤ excited!
Best tip you’ll get:
Sell ur bed for money and work space.
You’ll never sleep either ways. Besides sleeping on the ground makes sure u don’t oversleep
Ur welcome
LOLLL DONT BE SO NEGATIVE YOU'LL SCARE THEM! 😂😭 but no joke, I thought about that possibility too...
@@lolamoro Converted my tiny bedroom to a studio too 😭😭😭
Thank you so much Lola!
Aw ☺️ No need to thank me, I learned so much more after I recorded this video, I’ve been meaning to record a new one for a while!! Have you just started uni, Alex?
Thank you for insightful tips! I definitely feel more confident ☺️
You're welcome Vondita!
And of course, if you can travel alot before, if you can that is...😅
Yesss!! Well, in my case I moved countries a couple times - not by choice - but I guess that counts. I've only started travelling more in the last year or so, and it's super nice too because now I can see things with different perspectives than I would have if I travelled before Architecture School
@@lolamoro Absolutely. I learnt that the hard way because you can always imagine or have ideas within the lines of something you've seen or experienced.
This is very useful , thank you!
So glad you thinks so! 😊❤️
i am very happy i found your channel. i like your video, your video style and how passionate you are. you just earned yourself a subscriber and i will be sure to recommend you to my friends
🥺 ❤️ Thank you so much Wikus! This means a lot to me 🤗 I got a summer job in an architectural practice and have been working so much so I have very little time for the videos, but I can't wait to tell you guys how it has been and the things I've learned there! I really appreciate you subscribed 😊
@@lolamoro enjoy your job, and take as much time as you need for your videos, dont be like other youtubers burning themselves out with a job and a youtube channel on the sideline. We will be here when you post new videos. And i cant wait to hear how its going. Im currently in my first year of studies so i have a long way to go. But its exciting
Hey just ran into your channel. Recently decided to finish my degree in architecture, thanks for the content
Hi Kevin! That's amazing, what brought you to decide to finish it? I am currently debating myself if I will keep studying to get the full degree or if I'll finish at the 3 years with the Interiors degree....let me know!!
@@lolamoro honestly, I just went through a major life change and I realized I was in a state of comfort. I felt like I could've finished my degree a while ago and then it hit me that it's never too late. So I applied back a few days ago and luckily I managed to get back in time for the next semester in a few weeks. Now I'm 29, but looking forward to making the most out of my time back on school.
That was such a good decision! In matter of fact one of my best friends in uni is 28 and there are people who are way older than that, so it was definitely not too late! Wishing you a great time back in uni :)
i like this video so much its so helpfull and minimalistic
Oh my god that makes me so happy!! I am so glad you thought it was helpful let me know if I can help with any other questions 🤗
I have traveled the world seeing some of the most beautiful places for over 4 decades now. Frank Lloyd Wright is my favorite. Out of all the places I have been. Spain is the best for architecture lots of history and very insightful interesting world famous architecture people too from Spain.
Omg I think the same thing!! Spain is just insane 💕 I loved every bit of my trip to Spain. Hopefully I will go back sometime soon!! Wright really is pretty astonishing, sadly I've only seen his London buildings, I'm dying to visit Falling Water next year!
Great video, you earned a subscriber
Thank you Saúl!!😊
Really loved this video so new follower :)
Omg Delfi 🤗🥰🥺! Thank you so much I'm so happy to have you around!!
Thank you so much for this video...going to help me a lot 👍👍👍
Aww Manasvi that's really good to hear!!!
Let me know if you ever have any questions or anything I can help with :)
The first advice I'd give my 18yo self is: "reconsider it", if not bluntly "run away, idiot" (after 6y of school and 5 of working)
Hahahhahahhhh I understand, I don't know a single person who doesn't say that! But I also feel like architecture is the best degree just because if how broad it is, like no matter why you chose it there are parts of it that you probably really enjoy, I like modelmaking and designing my presentations, for example. Nevertheless, if you're not into it enough you will hate it because its so much work! But looking back now is there any other degree you would have chosen instead of architecture?
@@lolamoro
Certainly. I'd pick software engineering. I'd still problem solve, but I'd get paid for it.
There are multiple problems with architecture. School is just a step, a 4...6 year "tool" to get you to a point. I'm talking about the work afterwards, although the school has its own problems:
TL;DR: Little money, a lot of stress, little to no professional satisfaction
1. Money.
I've talked to people around the world (EU, US, Japan, India). Not a single place has the money proportional to the level of responsability, education or stress. It's one of the worst paid professions if you weight things against each other.
In Romania, we start at ~85% of what someone starts at McDonald's. After 5 years, I'm at 110%. It's ridiculous! About 75% of the colleagues I went to uni with that I still know about are quitting or have quit already. And I will, too, by the end of this year. And that's with M.Arch (mandatory here).
When the economy takes a hit, construction is one of the first industries to go down, too, so it's not that stable, either. So it's not great during a boom and definitely horrible during a bust (a lot of older architects around here remember 2008 as a horror story).
2. Stress.
At some point, one of our professors has shown us a study claiming we are more stressed out than neuro surgeons (I think based on cortisol levels).
You have to joggle client, budget, engineers, consultants, constructors, authorities and more often than not, you get caught between a rock and a hard place with all fingers pointed at you, even with aspects that have nothing to do with you. (e.g. an authority does not give an approval, client bashes you, not understanding that they just abuse their power and it has nothing to do with you).
3. Professional (dis)satisfaction
Architecture is nothing but a reflection of the society it's built in.
In order to have good quality architecture, you need a society to have a certain level of culture and openness to ideas. Where I live, people think about it like sports or politics (that they know it). It's like going to the doctor and telling them how to treat you. It's absurd!
I have adviced high school teens that wanted to pursue architecture to visit multiple architectural practices and talk to the people there. Needless to say, none of them pursued it. It's a romanticized profession and 90% of the work done is not about architecture, but plain paperwork and bureaucracy. There's a lot to say, a lot to rant about, but I think these are the main points.
Hi Lola, Are you currently doing your Msc or PhD?
Hi Mansur! I am still in my bachelor degree :) what about you?
Newbie in this Chanel. Great content
Thank you so much for sticking around! Are you doing architecture as well?
i start community .... fall >.< , journey
Nice! Are you doing Architecture?
@@lolamoro yes landscape too