Architect Reveals Hidden Details of Brooklyn | Architectural Digest

[@darrylmorrison6127]

I love when Architectural Digest actually focuses on architecture and not just expensive styling of celebrity homes. More please.

[@adedayoologunde3055]

If you go back far enough in time, many of the architectural details expressed here were the expensive styling of rich peoples homes.

[@davestevens3252]

Agreed. I like to know the why behind the motif of a house. This guy clearly is interested and is knowledgeable. I'm less curious about whether a rich person likes a wooden handled shower knob or has yet another a movie theater in their basement. "In this space, we just wanted to sit and relax - we love popcorn" is not insightful.

[@NickMartin420]

moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee PLEASE

[@indiesindie1984]

@@davestevens3252 You are perfectly correct Mr. Stevens! Thank you!

[@emilieguillon-equitation421]

@@davestevens3252 🤣 that is true

[@theboss4169]

Great, hopefully we can get more commentary like this. Someone specifically pointing out Architectural details and how and why they make sense. The thinking behind it, history, etc. Even for suburban neighborhoods. Very interesting [to me]. Thank you

[@aielle84]

Agreed!

[@emilieguillon-equitation421]

Yes very interesting 😊

[@pNo415]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@JustJamera]

This was SO interesting! I would love to see AD build out this series and have experts talk more about other areas in Brooklyn AND other cities. Love this history in this!

[@indiesindie1984]

I would love to see some floor plans!

[@JustJamera]

@@indiesindie1984 Right! and also so interior shots. Inquiring minds want to know if the inside is as interesting at the outside

[@Sinstat]

Brooklyn is in nyc just Incase others didn’t know

[@brianalucinda4102]

This is what I’m talking about AD! 👌🏽 More of this content pleeeeease! The knowledge that this man has of historic architecture is everything!

[@lavedadavis818]

This gentleman needs to continue these tours. Fort Greene, Dumbo. And also Sugar Hill, Hamilton Heights etc. This was informative and soothing. Celebrity homes are cool and all, but it's the historical bent that is intriguing. More please. Thanks

[@gcp21]

this is why i love architecture. the lens through which this guy sees the world makes everything interesting. there’s a story behind everything !

[@josephhull8707]

This is the type of content I want more of from AD. Actual architecture discussion type stuff

[@rssoo]

I love it when Architectural Digest focuses on actual architecture and not celebrity houses, keep up the good work

[@AxisXY]

More of this please! It is so refreshing to have an educated person explaining things they actually know about. So many of these types of "info" videos feature half-truths and misguided information. I had the privilege of living on Middagh Street in Brooklyn Heights many years back (in a very tiny apartment) and it is truly a story book neighborhood.

[@wwaxwork]

Wow that was amazing. I learned so much. I'd love to see a series like this, even just in NYC but I'd love something like this in say New Orleans or Chicago or any large city.

[@ElleAshterra]

Thank you Nicholas Potts for presenting this architectural review and reference for these buildings. Also thanks to the videographer and film editor for the additional graphics that were the inspirational features for architects and builders of those periods.

[@jamesboyle9027]

My grandfather's brother, James Alyiosus Boyle, was a NYC Architect in the 1920's and 30's. I lived in two of his houses. He won Third Prize in early 1920's, for his ideas for affordable housing

[@mikejgrzelecki1]

Would love to see Architectural Digest do more of these ….I’ve run by these townhouses so many times and not known their history. Bravo

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I like the detail and information that he provided on the different styles of homes. There is so much intricate detail that was put into building these homes.

[@ramankhumukcham9061]

If I have the chance to live in New York or in near neighborhood, I'll go all day long on the streets staring and experiencing the architectural facades...you know,it is so satisfying to me! Hope to see this kind of detail analysis on future videos.

[@indiesindie1984]

Although, I am a sissy Californian who can't handle the cold weather, I absolutely LOVE visiting NYC and Brooklyn Heights! I love photographing the architectural facades.

[@moncicka7]

I love when people know, what they actually talking about or presenting..rather than pretending. Loved it!

[@LeahLeah222]

My great grandmother live in pierrepont street, I have such fond memories of visiting her and going to Brooklyn heights to watch 4th of July fireworks. When she passed away I kept some of her mail because I’m such a Brooklyn girl

[@Paperclips4782]

I LOVE these videos. These videos I actually come back and watch multiple times. I love learning about the history of architecture and these videos are so relaxing. Please continue these videos!!!

[@lowandodor1150]

This style of U.S. Architecture is so gorgeous. What a gift it must be to call one of those your home. I love these houses and neighbourhoods, i wish it was as homely and pretty where i live, here in Vienna's outer districts.

[@timmo3351]

As a Brit its either this, mid century modern or the New England style architecture that I love in US architecture, just iconic. Kaufmann House is my all time favourite. Also just to echo the other comments more of these types of uploads please! Fantastic!

[@caramutia2752]

This was absolutely fascinating! Definitely would love more bits like this, it’s amazing to see him recognize and relate each architectural decision to the world it belonged to in its time

[@smv360]

I absolutely LOVE Brooklyn Heights… I often visit the neighborhood during my Sunday walks…

[@Charlene_____]

Yes! I love it when y’all make videos like this. The ones from several years ago (the in-depth tour of historical buildings) were my favorite. Then it became more focused on celebrities' homes, which is nice but redundant.

[@montgomerycamjr]

The VAST majority of AD's following is more interested in the interiors of celebrities' homes, so AD simply provides what the people want!!!

[@TheFilmSpace1]

So true

[@FreedomLovingLoyalist]

Please do continue your Hiden Details series, I seriously love learning the secrets about New York.

[@TheFilmSpace1]

Yes

[@ShellyBomb]

Dear AD: Just seconds into this video and want to say how much I am already enjoying Nicholas Potts, A.D.A.'s content & knowledge of the history of Brooklyn Heights (not sure if he'll be covering other New York neighborhoods - as I just started watching?). Thank you, I'm from Southern California 🌅 but have always loved my visits to NYC 🗽 (aka "The Big Apple" 🍎) ...

[@cassidyv6355]

i am LOVING these architectural walks with nick potts !!! :)

[@marinedrive5484]

Another great architectural tour of NYC by Nicholas; and one of the reasons why I love historical architecture - once you learn the language of the different architectural styles you can begin to read buildings and then put them into a historical context.

[@marinedrive5484]

Great presentation of Brooklyn Heights' rich architectural history, I would love to see more of this type of programming with an emphasis on architectural appreciation. I've always found Richardsonian Romanesque such an intriguing style; it's very eclectic and has a sort of moody medieval quality.

[@tomwomack3167]

I appreciate you walking through and showing architecture in Brooklyn Heights. The old townhomes are comforting. Something I require.

[@briantschiegg4691]

This was wonderful. I would love to see more videos with architects talking about the architecture of their city.

[@thomassavage737]

Love this video, he's a great narrator and an extremly well informed architect, couple of observations though 1. The arch over the door on the "Gothic Revial" building is actually a Tudor Arch 2. The Queen Anne buildings attic addition is probably Art Nouveau inspired One of the most interesting things about american interpretations of classical european styles is that they are rearly confined to drawing from a single style, almost all of these buildings use multiple styles to form their composition to do something really interesting and often beautiful....which I think is a really lovely reflection on America in general

[@JasonCryer]

This was great, could listen to this guy talk about architecture all day. I hope there will be more.

[@Kolious_Thrace]

A big applause to this man, mister Nickolas! Thank you for saying the obvious! I’m tired of people calling Hellenic architecture Roman… Hellenes had created these styles and columns and all these… looong before Roman Empire was a thing! Romans adopted every aspect of Hellenic culture! Gods, architecture, literature, philosophy, poetry… everything and just renamed them into Latin. Doric, Corinthian and Ionian style were created by Hellenes and then adopted by Romans. Romans fused the Corinthian and Ionian styles and renamed them as Tuscan style… The triangular arches above the windows, the meanders and these elaborate flowers were all taken by temples in Hellas🇬🇷 And yes, our country is called Hellas, not Greece. Romans named us Graeci/Grecia… 8:38 This symbol is not a Hellenic cross, it’s a Μαίανδρος / mèandros. This is the number 1 and most important ancient Hellenic symbol. It depicts the grasp of two hands. It is the symbol of Nike /victory and unity. Symbolising infinity and eternal life, the eternal circle of life. The symbol of Meander has been used on anything Hellenic. From urns and amphorae to temples and sculptures and temples and armoury, weapons, clothes and anything you can imagine! Anything you see and it has a meander on it, this was created by Hellenes! www.pronews.gr/istoria/520929_maiandros-symvolo-tis-arhaias-ellados-kai-i-heironeios-lavi-foto?amp

[@serafinacosta7118]

Keep on bringing Nick Potts as long as possible. Matter of fact , drum up more of these showcases so we can be entertained . Thank you.

[@melindafarnsworth7212]

Truly enjoyed this. Thank you…..Please consider further episodes of this type of learning experience.

[@나는너구리부인]

Down to earth buildings , historic explanations ... this video is so lovable

[@gabenewell6998]

Didn’t realize there was so much Greco-Roman influence in New York architecture. It wasn’t just the Roman legal system that gave inspiration to Americans, but it’s architecture style as well.

[@cadicorniche]

And this is why I love Brooklyn - not just the Heights.

[@Chrissieb.rackett]

This is the KZbin video I didn’t know I needed. Can’t wait for the next one!!

[@holeymattress8128]

The mansard roof was indeed a French invention, but not just too add attic space. It was a way to add an extra floor without violating the building code for height restrictions in Paris. The usable extra floor was considered " the roof" and was slightly shorter than the average floor height.

[@elizabethharttley4073]

What a great video. A personable and extremely knowledgeable person takes us around and shows the exterior of brownstones. Iconic and historic. Bravo AD! Do more in this vein. I was interested, and it caused me to go learn more about the material, brownstone.

[@mememilla]

There are Swedish architects from that time that was very influenced by the Richardson Romanesque style. We have a few in Gothenburg for instance.

[@Tipazta]

It would be amazing if we could get version of this but with interiors, it was great listening to architect Potts, hopefully we'll see him again!

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

I would love to see AD do this for Boston - North End, South End, Beacon Hill, etc etc

[@jdawg58472]

This is the video I’ve always wanted to watch about the visual language of brownstones and other residential buildings in nyc/Brooklyn. Thank you!!

[@indiesindie1984]

Thank you for the inspirational and educational piece on the Brooklyn Heights architecture. I am fascinated by the ornamentation and craftwork that went into building these Brownstones and the various architectural styles of New York boroughs. I would love to build one of these structures in Southern California. Such beautiful craftsmanship! Thank you!

[@amh855]

I've lived in the Heights since I was born, and I haven't paid this much attention to so many wonderful details since Third Grade at Friends, when I did a report on gargoyles in my neighborhood. This was exceptional (and if Potts could 86 the up-talking, I'd "follow him" almost anywhere).

[@RAHoff700]

I’m a long-time resident, and know these streets well. It’s so much fun to see and hear about the architecture though this guide’s eyes. Speaking of eyes, perhaps he could be directed to look at us sometimes,as though we were on the actual tour with him. Just a thought.

[@mylifeasjessio]

Wish this was longer! Thanks for the video. A deeper look into the historical influences on the style of architecture would be really fascinating.

[@fomo1]

The townhomes shown are in excellent exterior condition. Impressive ornamental details

[@albertine2169]

This was a really interesting video. I loved looking around these beautiful NY house exteriors. I also enjoyed the informative commentary. So much better than the usual, blingy fayre.

[@DD-hy1nl]

My favorite place in Brooklyn, been there so many times walking around the neighborhoods...I always loved the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. I walk there to unwind and just take in the view of Manhattan and life is good.

[@marisamattfenimore6785]

This is a side of KZbin I want to stay on. Now searching for more videos like it. I don't want to visit any city ever again without this guy next to me explaining the architectural details.

[@PioneerBuildersInc]

One of my favorites that you folks have done. I've spent a fair amount of time in Brooklyn Heights. Bravo! 👏👏

[@lyraserpentine894]

The architecture is lovely but his sweater stole the show. Love it!

[@juliahayman2179]

PLEASE make this a series!!!!

[@mattbonanza9032]

I love these series a lot. Buildings and stories and cute architects that tell them. The dinosaur on sweater is a cherry on top of a very sweet cake 😉

[@sebassmc02]

Please do more of these neighborhood style videos it was really quite fascinating.

[@curtelalewis]

WE NEED MORE OF THESE CONTENT

[@sarahsunsetpark]

Thank you for this video! So interesting to hear about the early days in Brooklyn Heights and the types of architecture they built. My great grandparents built 38 Schermerhorn in Bklyn Heights. I have a wonderful photograph of my grandmother and her brother Percy sitting on the top of their stoop. Circa 1889. In the Brooklyn eagle I have an article that says that my great grandparents paid $600 for an addition to the back of the house. The beautiful iron work is long gone from under the parlor windows and at some point they removed the stoop completely as well as removed the original front door at the top of the stoop, turning it into an apartment building. My family owned it until 1945. It was used as a boarding house as my great grandparents grew older according to the census docs. They are such flexible houses. I now own a brownstone in Sunset Park built in ❤1892. I love the Brooklyn brownstone history. Again, Thank you for sharing.

[@rachpantaleon]

Thank you for this virtual walking tour! It's educational and informative. More please.

[@mjas5452]

This was wonderful. I really could care less about some celebrity home, this is so entertaining and delightful to see the workmanship and history behinds these amazing homes and buildings. This is my ASMR....good job, A.D....

[@ironempath7261]

🏡 More like this please. Thank you for this interesting video. Please send more architects on walking tours, in other cities too. Next, interior educational housing tours. 🎀 What a treat!

[@suginami123]

Excellent and fascinating presentation. Thank you.

[@sheilamontoya7003]

Nice video. Walking around NY on vacation and visiting daughter. I took lots of pics but I had no clue of it's history. Thank you.

[@susanb1997]

He has a wealth of knowledge about these buildings and history. Love it!

[@DerekBlais]

Saturday morning coffee and this! This is so wonderful.

[@benfranklin24]

This was incredibly fascinating, great work AD! Please please please make more content like this!

[@patrickdaigle996]

This was so interesting! Thanks AD😁

[@Cmdtheartist]

In the late '90's, I lived in a Park Slope brownstone with a few other people, and the idea of buying one was floated around, and ultimately shot down when someone said, "Are you kidding? These things cost like 250-300k!" Now, they are a little more than that. Ah well. Great great video.

[@annabrown1328]

Brooklyn is worth all the hype it gets, its a perfect escape from the city.

[@urbanlumberjack]

This guy is a wealth of knowledge. Those house are amazing. New York ha seen so much over the last 200 yeats

[@alexandermiller2975]

V cool. Would love a glossary of terms in the description as well

[@darrens3]

@3:23 Hooded mouldings around the windows and doors on the 1840s townhouses are not at all decorative. They're purely functional, they're designed to shed water away from the timber windows and doors without the need to thicken the walls. This can allow the windows and doors the equivalent of a deeper setback without actually setting them back further which allows for a thicker and grander window or door construction and/or thinner wall construction without the windows and doors weathering to any greater a degree. It comes from the Gothic whereby these were used to shed water away from the tops of Gothic arches as their shape often allowed water to pour down the middle in one spot, whereas these shed the water back onto the wall surface, around the arch to either side of the window or door openings. They're important on buildings with high decoration in these areas as it prevents frost damage to the stonework and the windows and doors. Its the reason why they have a 'drip moulding' inasmuch as they are C-shaped with one end of the C making contact with the wall and the other forming the drip moulding. And the fact they work is demonstrated by the discolouration to the head of these mouldings. Whilst there is no discolouration to the areas below them despite the fine carving etc.

[@vincentgoupil180]

In short they're eyebrows for windows.

[@joyanduri]

Loved this walk through my old neighborhood. I rented an apartment in that last house. It definitely had brothel vibes inside--dark and moody. Maybe next he could visit some of the art deco buildings in Brooklyn Heights.

[@CD318]

Nice job, Nick!

[@ObeyaCorpsArmory]

The Italian style is amazing

[@ozgonc]

Finally some content worthy of the name AD

[@jasontrott4158]

I would love to see a video series of tours of these homes

[@benjaminniemczyk]

An informative video set in one of my favorite neighborhoods. Mr. Potts is passionate about his craft, and that is most important when speaking on--especially--NYC architecture. One correction: he says you don't see porches very often in Brooklyn but they are all over the borough. Are they as common as stoops? No. But, there are many hundreds, probably thousands. They can be found in my neighborhood of Lefferts, as well as Prospect Park South, Midwood, Flatbush, the Heights, all over. Brooklyn is such a vast borough that perhaps statistically, he is right, but the aforementioned neighborhoods are plenteous with porches.

[@yippeehaha24-y1y]

It'd be great to also see a walking tour of Providence, RI

[@andtheneverythingchangedwh5234]

This was great! More architectural walking tours please!

[@endgamefond]

I want more edition of this. Do UK, France, Italy houses and the history behind the old houses please

[@ryanw1975]

this is much more interesting than celebrity homes. Actually has something to do with architecture

[@carlbooberg51]

So much knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

[@nicolebunn1220]

Would love to see more content like this from AD and less celebrity homes.

[@mcmaschio]

True story - All of us watching cant actually afford this 😂💯

[@anay5239]

I am watching cause I wanna be an architect too :)

[@micheliemaruanaja1934]

FR

[@RHINOSAUR]

I dig his dinosaur sweater.

[@koby68]

wow i had to completely stop the video to comment how much i've been obsessed with mansard roofs since forever but just didn't know what the style was called until he covered it lmao

[@BrittNBee]

This was great!

[@sebastiannaranjo5559]

more of this AD… please!

[@qflower4982]

What a joy to watch and hear the history behide the design

[@Person1865]

Has anyone else noticed his dinosaur sweater?

[@troyleonardo6068]

The Huxtables lived in Brookyln Heights on the Cosby Show.

[@itschelseakay]

I live in bed-Stuy so now I know I’m in an Italianite style brownstone. This was such a fun video! Please do more!!

[@shesthebethest]

Would love to see this of other areas!

[@emilyomara2533]

Great video with a knowledgeable presenter!

[@benb995]

More of this please!

[@jamalrana8504]

Really good informative video. I love nyc townhouses

[@LeodiAstoriaXIII]

I love this! more of this but for other street/area please!