Bjarke Ingels: Architecture should be more like Minecraft

In this movie Bjarke Ingels, founder of architecture firm BIG, explains his theory of "Worldcraft" - creating architecture that focuses on turning "surreal dreams into inhabitable space".

[@ylay2009]

Those are some clean clean shoes u got there boss.

[@LBorje]

Yankee Doodle fine boyos

[@CarolinaBonfada]

That's so true! :)

[@TheSinisterWasHere]

He did not just draw Doofenschmirtz 😂

[@1gryphus1]

Denmark 👐

[@oscarcheung5893]

Weird flex (to say you work at BIG) but okay

[@greysonroberts804]

When I was a child, I had all of these dreams and ideas that I wanted to create, but I thought there was nobody that actually did these kinds of things. in this world we are so skeptical about if something can be or not be done that we don't even take the chance of failure and don' try to reach your dreams. Videos like this are creating a much better environment for the world, where we go out to create our own dreams. This is why I want to be an architect.

[@archworld9951]

All the best to you! Follow us for some help.

[@kevincrawley423]

Don't stop dreaming, we need big imaginations in Architecture! It's sad to see people get lazy and just accept design rules instead of questioning and reexamining them

[@Trinity5722]

Greyso, STOP letting abstract and fictional ideas stop you. You think it, you put it on paper, put it in digital form and keep looking on ways on how to make it actual. When you finish, you go show some Architects or create an exhibition like an Artist. JUST DO IT!

[@javierpacheco8234]

What architecture are you into? If modern then disgusting and not interested in you.

[@yonelvm]

Don´t know where you at but hope you are making your dreams come true. Stay safe.

[@Adloquiem]

man these ideas would get shit on by my studio professor lmao.

[@alherx999]

Waifus n' Syrup lol same 😂

[@jakobnielsen9165]

Fun fact though, they have all been build in Copenhagen

[@guilhermemonteiro127]

I had the same thing in mind.

[@MaZEEZaM]

And I really like several of the designs but yes, all designs are subjective.

[@deus2645]

i feel yah

[@jakeklucznik8471]

I started playing Minecraft in 2010 on architecture servers, today in 2020 I’m a junior working for his degree in Architecture and Architectural Engineering at CU, thank you Minecraft 👍🏼

[@marko.jovanovic.29]

I’ve been playing Minecraft since I was 10, and still do to this day at 18 years old. I’ve spend these past years making multiple cities and experimenting with the craziest building and urban planning designs. My biggest project yet it a world I have been working on for 5 years now. It covers a little over 1 million square blocks, and is a world where I experiment with building designs and the layouts of neighbourhoods (parks, highways, building zoning, public transit,…). I believe that this game has extreme potential to influence design in the future. I actually want to become an architect because of this game.

[@PowderedGranola]

NO FUCKING WAY I FOUND U IN THIS COMMENJT SECTION

[@vosotros5870]

describing lego mini figures as "the largest ethnic group in the world" has me reeling. i don't know what to do with this information

[@Trinity5722]

I guess when he said 3 billion, that means half of the world have creative imagination. The info is amazing.

[@lewisjohnston8552]

I study Architecture and am not far from getting my Licence in the next few years. As a kid I was obsessed with Minecraft. Apart from designing on paper and MS Paint back then, Minecraft served as a CAD any kid could use to unlock their creative mind.

[@kittyb7937]

Eversince i was a kid and i watched any manner of sci-fi movies i thought to myself, having taken notice of the architecture, that some day it could be real and the people who had designed them had some thought of reality. now at age 22 and an architectural graduate i see that many things are possible for the evolution of architecture and our future. i agree with your video. the world craft.

[@nvoewvobwurgfbondoqb]

*says mine craft once in the video* "Architecture is minecraft"

[@leandrosoto3485]

You didn´t get it right? lol

[@manolitosanchez]

Twice, actually...

[@manolitosanchez]

But he in turn said se can literally marry ideas, so...

[@fahimijimi]

minecraft is crafting dream worlds and inhabiting them through play, architecture for him is the same but in the real world. The example he uses was the powerplant+ski run marriage of ideas. i think its a very strong link.

[@MrZazanza]

@@fahimijimihe is shitting

[@FanServiceGod]

Fantastic video, Ingles has amazing command over his ability to articulate complex design ideas verbally and visually

[@princessdeleon3603]

I admire him too because of his ability to express the things he's seeing in his head and put them into words and into architecture. It's just so inspiring

[@aimabd5791]

2 words. Client budget.

[@Niphredyl]

He is famous for his low budget stuff, most of the residential project he did cost less than avarage that's why the investors choose him

[@ernestmeres4179]

Ah, I see you are a Kanye West fan.

[@shana3215]

Was thinking about this

[@Trinity5722]

As a Architecture student you should design within restraints and no restraints.

[@yinihu1078]

Architects draws.... Engineers cries.... :P

[@johngddr5288]

+Rudus Cris crying from joy.

[@basti1623]

Believe me, we Architects cry a lot before finishing our drawings.

[@Th3MysticGam3rs]

nah cus engineers can't draw, otherwise they'd be architects :P

[@mau3020]

then they should work together from the beginning

[@AM-xt4jj]

Mau Lop We learned to innovate there needs to be no limit in ideation. I feel like this is what could happen quickly if you add someone focused on realisation.

[@architecturecodex9818]

This is why Ingels' buildings are so much more interesting than some other starchitects. He is looking to science and urbanism and human desire for design inspiration and not just expressing a personal ego-driven architecture brand.

[@coolewurst-hc1rd]

Lol you couldnt be more wrong really.

[@architecturecodex9818]

@@coolewurst-hc1rd explain

[@coolewurst-hc1rd]

@@architecturecodex9818 bjarke is very much pursuing an ego-driven architecture brand. his brand is an architecture derived from simplistic pictograms. the built works are low quality, badly detailed, some floor plans are just plain bad. it doesnt really matter, as the long shot pictures that resemble the pictos are everything that matters for big. he is by far not the only one guilty of having an architecture brand, but he stands out in producing architecture that is easy enough to understand in one image, usability and spacial quality are much less of a concern. visit 8house, visit the lokschuppen in basel if you can, find out how nice it is irl. i used to be a fan of course as well.

[@Loppy2345]

How to turn dreams into reality - find some incredibly good engineers :D

[@Earthenfist]

To be fair, a lot of really good engineers are pants at thinking up dream-like ideas to then impliment.

[@Loppy2345]

Earthenfist Yet almost all the revolutionary structures, ideas and inventions have been created by engineers, or designers with a focus on understanding engineering. Any kid can dream, but it takes the best engineers to turn dreams into reality.

[@soulofcinder2129]

and VERY RICH, EDUCATED, AND UNDERSTANDING CLIENTS XD

[@ghflojo]

engineers = umpa lumpas

[@Arquitecturayciudadsostenible]

Good and open-minded ingineers

[@Ocodo]

As an architect, I agree with everything that was said. Speaking of Minecraft, I would add, that we should have more modular solutions (we partially have it wit BIM), concepts that can be merged (similar to what was explained in the video) but also replicated, scaled and spread more easy, so that - for example - every city has a power plant that does something awesome/unique.

[@jimmoffet3174]

Perhaps when the rest of the world finally catches up to the quality of life of Northern Europe, there will be jobs for this kind of architect again. In the meanwhile, we're gonna be building a whole lot more boxes.

[@Riema505]

James Moffet agree 😢

[@pedroroque8681]

yup

[@TheClassicWorld]

Northern Europe is not needed for quality or architecture. You are forgetting American architecture (namely, Usonia, and the Prairie School), Japanese and Chinese architecture, and more. Of course, Canada, America, and Australia are some of the best places in the world for quality of life and have some of the greatest architecture. But, you are fairly correct.

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

Warhammer Workshop what is for you definition of quality life?! Not world of elites, but majorities.

[@SgtBungalow]

Is "America" one of the best places for quality of life? Ex Dee

[@Sagano96]

this is so motivating... one instatnly becomes happier

[@Sugambino]

this feels so motivating thank you ^^

[@loica2884]

Wonderful ! And great conclusion ...

[@SURESH-ee2dr]

You guys just combined 2 of my favourite things ARCHITECTURE & MINECRAFT absolutely loved the video and I too want to be an architect someday

[@CharveeLegacy]

Im danish myself, and I dream of having a medieval style house, but I also love the modern interesting designs, Im just sad to see so little of them. This video is super inspiring, I love it ^_^

[@suyebahsiddiqui3020]

Love the video ... Very inspiring ... And didn't ever know that architecture has been contributing in this manner to the society and to this world .. oh yeah it is 'WORLD CRAFT' ...👏

[@zilfondel]

Bjarke, beautiful narrative to strive for!

[@jankansi5679]

"Awww man, now I can put Minecraft in the title"

[@ninjacheetah_]

y e s

[@alcue6322]

His sales ability is at the level of artistry.... I am just in awe

[@jacksonchai2414]

really love the way he uses fiction and documentary to describe the what is architecture. brilliant!

[@breprince1205]

I actually like modern architecture. It is simple. It may be boring but knowing basic color theory can turn a home to pleasing atmosphere. Technically minimalism at its finest. Less stuff = more space= less stress

[@camilocorrea3624]

"less is more" mies van der rohe

[@TruckBoyPower]

Cool video, thanks. Great storyteller and idea shaper. Shame the smoke rings thing never worked.

[@mariaestherrivas4988]

Architects are huminty's greatest and most underrated artists since we live in their artistic expressions

[@supernoodles908]

Thank you :) I'll keep trying my best to impact humanity for the better

[@herintuion88]

Thank U for sharing...

[@erfanhabibpour5949]

Thank you, it was a very beautiful video.

[@tefophatlane]

I just really want to see his design process

[@NicoandIndy]

Me just scrolling through the recommended section: *Reads title* “Oh. I think I will watch this.”

[@harshitbaboo7221]

And this guy is so young!

[@sugarblu650]

Did this beautiful video make anyone else cry?..

[@lebeebs_]

That's why I wanna be an architect

[@Mikashii]

SB7989 yeah! this point of view makes architecture look like magic. I love it

[@LivBlancbaston]

Go for it!

[@atrudokht]

Architecture is not a mere profession. It is a way of thinking and a way of life.

[@armankirakosyan5278]

Maybe, it's true though.

[@3zk1i_93]

How is it a way of life? lol

[@jakestreatfield3619]

Great video.

[@saadjahangir1516]

So inspiring :,)

[@pineconeeagleman6101]

I love both architecture and inception.... did you make this just for me?

[@swapnilkamthe2565]

hats off .....biggest inspiration

[@cosmobelle2207]

Is sims acceptable?

[@gemgemevents2516]

Great .Thanks

[@Terminal122]

Inspiring ♥️

[@gishgishgish]

What are your building blocks to getting there?

[@phillipojeda9343]

great stuff

[@HarryYese]

Incredible!

[@brodersami]

I imagine a future where AI becomes powerful enough to do most of the heavy lifting in architecture design, letting amateur creators make buildings in a similar way to how they would create in a game like Minecraft or Besiege (albeit a bit more advanced, think Shenzhen I/O in terms of level of intellectual commitment rather than Minecraft). The AI would set up rules that adhere to reality, and it would notice weak points and suggest various fixes, suggest solutions for plumbing and heating, and almost everything else that today needs to be carefully planned by a human with a thorough education in architecture design. Through advanced AI we could essentially gamify the process of designing a real, functional building. We could even take it a step further and use the technology for city planning with realistic simulations of traffic flow, economic and ecological impact etc. If we make the creation of solutions to our problems more accessible, we get so many more possible amazing, creative solutions. And with a wider set of solutions, it should become so much easier to discover the best possible ones, especially if you can keep metrics on things like cost, environmental impact, estimated build time etc. You could even let people work on each others designs, letting the community improve them little by little as a collective effort to improve efficiency, functionality. aesthetics and so on. I sincerely believe (and hope) that this is what the future holds.

[@beshoydaniel9246]

This guy is my favorite Architect!!!

[@saritagsm752]

great vid

[@JohnDoe-gp4vx]

this man sounds exactly like Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@starjeweller]

Green SUSTAINABLE ecoLOCAL architecture ia a best future trend for our magnifique planet EARTH.

[@DemetriusFuller]

Great video. But... "Bigamy?" Cue Dr. Evil saying, "I call it: 'Preparation H.' What? Why does everyone laugh when I say that?"

[@MAEArchitects12]

so great

[@gwan8487]

does anyone know about the name of the music? tell me please. thx

[@mirimacworld]

Does anyone know the song in the background? Thank u xo

[@sergiosolax]

Creo que es la primer vez en mi vida que me he emocionado viendo como alguien habla sobre la arquitectura, solo puedo dar gracias de que exista gente como Bjarke. Gracias.

[@innovativecollaborationsinc]

World Changing Power of Architecture!

[@TheRoseChunsa]

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Bjarke, I love you young man. When Can I live one of those Lego community in suburban of US? I need a small independent house living but connected with others for active retirees. Why not build house 6D instead of 4D just like Bee house? It’ll give more light and space in my opinion.🤷‍♀️ You’re so talented and you have a beautiful mind! Thank you! God bless!♥️🙏.

[@CarolinaBonfada]

I want to work like this.... Is a dream sketch in a huge paper!

[@theoryg]

I wonder if his geography has an effect on his ability to think as he does. Im not being judgmental but the architects in the U.S. who are in his range haven't become as popular- to me.

[@nisa6231]

Very inspirational

[@JacobOdyssey]

I need a link to that marker...

[@AdamGrabek]

I wasn’t so inspired in a long time

[@MedardoCortez]

Great architect of our time..

[@XXOCAM]

It all starts off with an idea

[@burk1125]

8 house is masterpiece!

[@miandza]

interesting idea

[@pipi23433470]

Seeing this video, I want to cry.

[@andyjungl]

WHY

[@elismith8343]

why dosen't this video have more views?

[@jamesmadison4471]

doofinsmirtzs evil Incorporated

[@susanpolan6058]

Angels thinks and creates outside the constraints of mediocre .... transformation is his motivation!!! I enjoyed Bjarke's thesis and most of all his drawings as he told the story of Architecture changing into today's reality.

[@thanksforthe57subs66]

My dream of being an arxhitect came to be because of minecraft

[@Mk_TheOnePixel]

same, and thats why i respect minecraft so much

[@herpsenderpsen]

sims 3 for me, but minecraft was an obsession of mine for many years!

[@James_na8c]

Same

[@piotrkosiba9271]

How old are you now?

[@ovidiorendon22]

Esos seres son llamados seres de LUZ. Tienen con un compromiso orgánico de transformar el MUNDO para el bienestar humano....

[@MrEdProductions1]

What was the name of the architect he mentioned at 1:40 ??

[@Killahworm]

+Edor Agushi It was from the movie Inception, the architect/main protagonist was called Cobb

[@mrcsanselmo]

nice...but starting with 'documentary to document' ?!

[@EduArchs]

Gr8 works

[@hotandspicy3270]

That's Funny I love playing Minecraft the Building side of it is SoO Good for the imagination and I'm wanting to be an Architect so maybe I could use this for my interview for I'm older P.S Thanks for this really inspirational vid

[@ethandiliberto5308]

super inspiring

[@benjideas2150]

good job

[@cordycornetobolensky4708]

Totally correct! Now we just have to be willing to spend the money...

[@keviniiiiii4750]

Great design often cost about the same as bad designs... and thats not considering the impact bad designs can have on human well-being and the environment. Good designers take budget, occupant well-being, the environment, and many other relevant elements into consideration in order to reach a holistic solution.

[@jorgeborrell81]

AMAZING

[@cash78626]

But this stuff costs money. Lots of it

[@Gaawwdd777]

+Kes Cholo And money is right there, at my reach, and yours. To think "realistically" is what's killing architecture. Which is what the entire video is about.

[@ingeborgomahony5744]

Not having a proper plan which takes into account not only living but also outdoor and environmental situations is actually more expensive down the road...

[@Loppy2345]

Architecture, like a lot of things, is about efficiency and generating value, not cost.

[@TheFelipe747]

His company is actually known for building cheap.

[@TariqueAli]

His way of building is in fact low cost. His firm, BIG usually design cheaper.

[@dlwatib]

Yes, we definitely need more surreal dreams and fewer boring white boxes in our inhabitable space.

[@ItsNotTheLifeIWant]

every architect is gonna go play minecraft after this...

[@lw3217]

I played MC then became an architect student. The power of fiction is true.

[@basti1623]

I played with Legos and became an architect :D

[@microplastique]

Guys I like minecraft, the sims and lego a lot, and I'm considering studying architecture x)

[@microplastique]

I probably won't tho, I'm leaning more towards engeneering or arts

[@FlauschWoelckchen]

I used to play sims all the time and now I'm studying architecture. Almost everyone used to play sims too.

[@bambooshoot4290]

Zaha hadid once said: let them build boxes and Frank Gehry replied with his unfold midle finger.

[@schwarzegeometrie4034]

FCK BOTH

[@MCOGroupNews]

@@schwarzegeometrie4034 Bold one aren't we

[@UnbelievablyGauche]

when you studied in tokyo, did you need to use japanese???

[@susanpolan6058]

Sorry for the typo...... INGELS

[@Studio39DesignStudio]

the dream home theory had me hooked

[@alial-omari939]

😭 i thought im the only architect that loves minecraft💙 thanks!

[@lesterdmello]

An architecture student myself, this is one of the most amazing videos I've seen regarding my craft

[@Raghad11_]

❤❤❤

[@AA-nf2pl]

I don't believe in this guy's theory or vision for architecture because architects can dream as much as they like and create these fabulous creations only for the client and local councils to bring them back to reality and strip the soul out of these designs. The reason why we have boring buildings everywhere is that we have uncreative people (clients, councils, codes) telling creative people (architects) what to do and how to do it to a certain extent. I'm a practicing architect in Sydney Australia and every time I try and push the boundaries with my residential designs, clients often don't see it as I do because they've looked at a display home and can't think outside the box and then if the proposal does make it past the clients, the councils give you hell over approving your design but would much rather approve a boring design that is like every second home. This is the biggest frustration of being an architect hence why I think this guy's theory does not work.

[@refusoagaino6824]

Maybe they can pull this off in some cultures, but the three I'm familiar with only dream and talk of these things. In Canada, not enough doers, in the USA, too many doers, not enough dreamers, and in Costa Rica, not motivated, yet. "Only exhaust from energy plant is Steam and Co2" ?

[@IlGattoCheFuma]

It's easy to talk for a guy who set up his architecture studio in his third year of university, for someone who money never was a problem.

[@Nicolyche]

Yes. Only poor under privileged people should be allowed to say anything in this world. God forbid if a intelligent and brilliant human being is so blessed that he or she grows up in a safe home, and that he or she becomes something. Please go and make something of your life, in stead of judging people based on their background, and not by their actions.

[@IlGattoCheFuma]

Nicolai Lyche The irony is lost on you about the fact that you're doing the same thing you're accusing me of by totally missing the point. Go and project your frustrations elsewhere, cus no where in my comment was i bashing him for his circumstances, just stating facts.

[@IlGattoCheFuma]

***** Butthurt.

[@modernminded5466]

Doofenshmirtz building in the opening panel

[@wilddesigns857]

Anyone else think he sounds like arnold schwarzenegger at times. Arnold of the architecture.

[@melvin5263]

I am a huge fan

[@ChristoBROS]

What did you do with Bjarkes drawing? Can you get it/buy it? :)

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[@ericcristner7355]

Can I have that? I'd like to put it on my wall...