How To Think Like An Architect: The Design Process

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Published 2011-07-14

Santa Barbara architect Barry Berkus takes us through the process he used to design the Padaro Lane Residence in Southern California. He demonstrates his conceptual design process through a series of raw drawings and diagrams, along with a detailed explanation of the site conditions, and client needs. This preliminary diagramming stage is a necessary first step in creating a functional, and well thought out design.

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All Comments (21)

@oddawajminick 10 years ago

I am now like "WOW!". I am a architecture student in Polish academy. For 4 years of my education no one show me this mental proces so clean. This is what make difrence between architect and engineer. This is how to make home with soul.
@artenstien7100 8 years ago

R.I.P He's a great tutor even after his passing.
@mcnemo2000 10 years ago

This video was done retrospectively, so the design appears to come out in a very fluid manner, as any architect knows, this is rarely how it happens, usually you produce option after option. But the process each time is still the same.
@coryglanton3380 4 years ago

This is literally one of the best and easiest to understand residential architecture videos I've ever seen. What an amazing teacher!
@acmulhern 12 years ago

how refreshing to have an architect who is not afraid to explain how he thinks and by doing so help the future generation in catching up. thanks for posting
@christophermoody1448 7 years ago

I've watched this video, and his others, many times. With this video, what Barry is talking about is something that all architects at all levels find not only to be the most challenging, but the most necessary part of the entire process. That process is concept development. The use of bubble diagrams is a simplified approach. But then again, that is exactly the point. Architecture is complicated. The goal is to keep it simple. That is exactly what Barry Berkus does.
@archawb 4 years ago

He's actually the reason i became an architect
@beauruutz 1 year ago

Sorry to hear that Barry has passed away, but I know his legacy will live on through his teachings and design. Thank you Sir.
@radwi69 5 years ago

Hats off sir, so Sad that I came upon your channel after you had passed away, R.I.P. :(
@raytune42 7 years ago

People, this is exactly the way it works and this is a good example to show young students about how an architect designs and creates something from nothing. This shows the seed of an idea and how it develops. You have to start somewhere. You should disregard the comments below of the people who have a poverty of imagination and an abundance of ignorance There are those who dream and dare to fail and those who dig ditches.
@mahsooquepc3779 9 years ago

I am a designer from India in Kerala. I must say I really enjoy your video. architecture is solving problems,and understanding the earth direction with client purpose. its delivering good design and good solution.
@acmulhern 12 years ago

I'm graduating as an arch student this year and you won't believe how much this video has helped me, keeping my design on track and continuing to question my ideas. Thank you so much for posting
@Serta0 2 years ago

Barry. Thank you for keeping us all looking good! Been following you and your work since my days with Larry Salkin's group in the early 80's! Nice to see you relaxed and sticking to the 'program'. Nice work.
@fabiananthony7119 10 years ago

I am so inspired, this man obviously shares a passion and a love for what he does, in a way that i visualize myself in the future
@stefanotordiglione 3 years ago

Love the first steps when creating a house... Is the best creative moment... I totally connect with the approach to my projects
@_sparrowhawk 3 years ago

Amazing - I watched this back in 2014, and was amazing by his presentation and process. RIP my friend.
@kummer45 3 years ago

This video, exactly this simple video is revealing in every sense. He opens his design with a bubble diagram and a proximity relational matrix of spaces. His way of thinking is transparent. This shows how mature is thought process is.
@princedhewa 1 year ago

I cannot thank you enough for this video. I am an Civil Engineer but I always wanted to study architecture as soon as I graduated. But family loans and bills has always been a barrier to my love of architecture. So when I decided to learn architecture I never find anything worth to invest time for. But this is what I've been waiting. Thank you so much sir. :) <3
@skratulla 12 years ago

I'm constantly beeing bothered at architecture school because I sketch horribly, but I love what I do and overall I think that's the most important thing an architect should keep in mind. I swear to everything that is sacred and to my self that I will be one of the greatest. Thanks for the videos they are truely awesome!!!
@mariajulietaperezcarattoni2823 10 years ago

you really inspire me, Barry. I'm studying architecture and i'm so happy to know that you've been such a inspiration for me .Greetings from Argentina