30X40 Design Workshop
Be an Amateur (Architect) Learning from the life and work of Charles and Ray Eames, Eric discusses why it's important to approach problems with the mind of an amateur.
| Length | 04:11 |
| Price | Free of charge |
| Subject | Architecture |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English |
About the video
The Eameses believed in never delegating understanding and that one must learn by doing. It’s this ethos of experimentation and the use of various media types for artistic expression that’s fueling my architecture practice today. And, it’s positively effecting how many people I’m able to reach and impact in the world. You’ll learn how I’ve applied the amateur strategy to release my first film and to make better architecture.
It was widely adopted in the South because is offered an ingenious method of passively cooling the home. The second part of the video discusses the modern dogtrot floor plans I’ve developed which were inspired by these early prototypes.
Meet the instructors
Eric Reinholdt is a founder of Thirty by Forty Design Workshop which was established in June 2013 in a home he designed overlooking Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. In 2016, he designed and constructed the Long Studio to complement the Longhouse and serve as a full-scale model of his design principles and the latest in building science; this is the home for 30X40.
“My work celebrates humble materials, subtle contrasts and finely-crafted details. I have a strong interest in modern regionalist design, local materials and familiar building forms juxtaposed against modern, open floor plans. I employ a minimalist, Shaker-like palette of details inspired by the site and natural surroundings.”
Video syllabus
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