Architecture Portfolio Review for Master's! (and jobs too) Ep.2

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Portfolios displayed on this episode here:
1 issuu.com/saraalmotairy/docs/...
2 issuu.com/matejhrvoje/docs/po...
3 issuu.com/axelgillblad/docs/p...
4 issuu.com/maxkresse/docs/port...
5 issuu.com/avantika_verma/docs...
6 issuu.com/vinipontes/docs/vin...
7 issuu.com/gonzalocoquet/docs/...
8 issuu.com/cj117/docs/christop...
9 issuu.com/samvink/docs/portfo...
0 phucdang.com
Timestamps:
0:00 Steven is confused
0:34 Intro
1:43 Portfolio 1
4:01 Portfolio 2
7:22 Portfolio 3
10:57 Portfolio 4
14:22 Portfolio 5
16:51 Portfolio 6
19:37 Portfolio 7
21:36 Portfolio 8
24:39 Portfolio 9
26:06 Extra comments
29:25 Questions about portfolios
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[@ShowItBetter]

From lasagna recipes to Oreo method. A deep study into why architects are always hungry. By Oliver and Steven 😂😂

[@kernstorge]

We need extra energy to develop so many great works 😆🤪

[@LearnUpstairs]

😂😂😂 I even googled for the oreo/sandwich method, but couldn’t find it

[@LuongNguyen-yg6vq]

@@LearnUpstairs ;))

[@raymondantoinesemango3002]

​@@kernstorge😢,w🎉ź

[@benjamintribble129]

Always a great reminder that my portfolio is hot garbage along with my schools graphic department 😅 always pushing us to greatness 🖤

[@miapeleschi6199]

I feel you

[@CirceAlida]

It's SUPER interesting going through these with y'all. I'm a professional illustrator and I love see how these compare to portfolios I've built and vetted. The biggest difference that I can tell is that your waving green flags are sometimes super neutral for me, but we agree on all the things that need fixing or another round of edits. Very cool!

[@giorgikavkasidze8785]

Such an incredibly useful video !!! Thank you! Keep up reviewing the amazing portfolios:)

[@imagenarchitecture9821]

Thank you! This is soooo good for rookies like me working towards the first steps in getting hired and noticed.

[@architectureprep]

Great advice all around - we loved how layouts-focused this was; an important skill to learn!

[@dulguunbold2067]

these episodes are absolutely amazing

[@pau5382]

Thank you guys so much ! Your tips are always so useful

[@juniorhushtv8324]

It really worked for me after I look and try some tutorials, yours is the one that worked. Owe you a lot.

[@avantikaverma7822]

Hey guys! thanks for reviewing my portfolio anf for the wonderful suggestions.

[@TheMaP142]

Fantastic tutorial, keep up the great videos!

[@alyssashifra678]

So much good stuff!!! But my favorite nugget…thank you for personally saying, “I had a lot of great projects, and a bunch of terrible projects.”

[@axelgillblad830]

Thank you guys! Wonderful to get some appreciation and surprised. Have been a fan for a long time!

[@chidozienkemdirim6393]

hello axel, what programme did you use for the drawings in your portfolio

[@axelgillblad1042]

@@chidozienkemdirim6393 Hello this is me from another account. These drawings are from a variations of programmes, mostly Autocad, Illustrator, Photoshop and also just hand drawings which are scanned. But recently I have been using 3d software with render combos along with these programmes which have worked great. Recommend Sketchup with V-ray and finishing with photoshop.

[@chidozienkemdirim6393]

@@axelgillblad1042 wow, seeing this just now, thank you!

[@pamelabooth3763]

Thanks for your easy to follow explanations

[@mexrojsobirov7582]

Thank you! Nice to follow you guys!

[@mohammedalmustafaahmed5647]

Another great episode, thanks to both of you for this content.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Appreciate the feedback, Mohammed! 🙏

[@maryperez1157]

Im new in your channel and this video is so useful for me, I'm graduating from architecture and currently I'm looking for a job, so, I have to create my portfolio

[@mevankurdmann1996]

Great explanation, keep it going up 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@raadt_]

That was helpful and very insightful, thank you!

[@gonzacoquet]

Thank you very much for your review! I'm a big fan of both of you:) Keep sharing your wonderful ideas and growing our community!

[@cristobalbianco6868]

Gonza espectacular el portfolio, felicitaciones.

[@gonzacoquet]

@@cristobalbianco6868 gracias Cris:))

[@matiaslichtensztejn6989]

Muy buen portfolio Gonza, gran trabajo!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Incredible portfolio! Congrats man! Thank you for submitting your work 😄

[@belenmontoya510]

Grande Gonza me encantó y me saco una sonrisa ver que había alguien representando a fadu! Felicitaciones

[@dealan]

you are de best ! Steven and Oliver good video and amazing projects

[@MrChrlsBR]

oh mai gaaaadddddddd THESE LEGEEENNNDDDSSS already love them from here to the end of the universssseeeeee!!!!!!

[@muhammadirfan-vd4zq]

thanks, bro to shear the wonderful information about it.

[@ChannaRoth]

Good tutorial, keep up the great videos!

[@cryptofifthdimension1883]

ITS REALLY WORKED LOL THANK YOU DUDE

[@rodrigo_caceres_s]

Steven in all portfolios: "I love this cover so much!" 😂😂

[@Vilach123]

Thank you again so much for choosing my portfolio. I am honored!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Amazing portfolio, Hrvoje! 👏

[@videoreactionmusictvusa320]

@@LearnUpstairs hi Hrvoje, what software or platform did you use to create your porfolio, the sheet flip style. thanks

[@maleekmousa7436]

Great content all the time,what font do you use on your website?it's perfect

[@teedeww5049]

For me personal,y, the portofolio 4 caught my heart easily :D

[@maax6200]

(:

[@SaiKrishna-ne4lc]

Axel's portfolio looks amazing, i love that squid game logo which he had as a header 😂 🙌

[@akankshaagrawal6958]

Hey! Great video. I would like to know what spread size should it be taken for digital portfolio for masters?

[@hebaalamri7815]

impressive , Thank you Guys ^^

[@officeofmagnumopus1863]

it looks great and let me know how to do a good portfolio

[@artgallery_nyc]

To those whose portfolios are being critiqued, don't listen to these critiques! Your work is put together with the utmost care and it is clearly shown on each page. I don't see an inch of space wasted. I wouldn't change a thing. Sincerely, - NYC Skyscraper Architect ;)

[@safalabista]

Your comments read like something a young me would say because I would be offended when somebody critiqued artistic works by anyone. It's hard to believe a professional architect would write similar comments.

[@99xara99]

@@safalabista Agree. In fact I'd say that one of the main things you learn in university is handling critique. Definitely listen to it. But don't let yourself get beaten down by it.

[@safalabista]

@@99xara99 Exactly! Plus, constructive criticisms like these are a boon to any creative.

[@archishme]

I've been feeling lost... I don't feel like continuing my architecture degree and its very hectic and can't handle this anymore since I'm also having some medical issues ... But what I feel like doing is "freelancing" I'm highly motivated by your videos ..... What should I do?

[@minarul.architect]

Great two man 👨 👨

[@sukhpreetkaur8219]

Thank you 😇

[@artgallery_nyc]

One thing you guys didn't mention - these guys' work is probably better than your portfolio, or mine. These are beautiful beautiful examples of work.

[@SolidMublo]

Pretty nice timing, I must say. I have to do a little portfolio for my masters application for which I have like two weeks left!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Good luck, Felix!! I hope the portfolios shown on the video can help you get inspired 🙌

[@SolidMublo]

@@LearnUpstairs They definitely did! Now I just have to start xD

[@SolidMublo]

@@randomjelly4995 I did, yes! I sent the portfolio to the university on tuesday, now I gotta wait

[@KripaPanjari]

@@SolidMublo Which uni? Did you get a reply?

[@SolidMublo]

@@KripaPanjari A german one, and I did get a reply! I'll start next week :)

[@erickblancas5232]

Inspiring

[@pietsteyn7900]

Best crossovers since bridges

[@Archnamik]

How many Projects would you put in for a masters appliance (when they didn't give a number)? And thank you very much, it was really helpful! I enjoyed watching it.😁👌👌

[@LearnUpstairs]

That's a tough answer to give, I'm pretty sure this may vary a lot internationally. But maybe something that would help is if you can check other portfolios from students that went to the same school you're applying to. But to give you a rough guess, I'd probably aim for between 4 and 7. If you show a lot of drawings and images from a single project, maybe go for a lower number of total projects. But if you show just a handful of drawings, then you can talk about more projects. Hopefully that wasn't confusing haha Thanks a lot for the feedback, Namik! Cheers!

[@videoreactionmusictvusa320]

what software do you recommend to create your portfolio? I'm thinking to create some sheets using photoshop and then create a pdf file to apploud it on Issuu. any recommendations?

[@bilal.shakir]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MarceloTeixeira]

I can't entirely agree when you say that it's just adding more pages to Avantika's portfolio...sometimes there's a size limit for submissions, so people tend to make it shorter, so I don't think this was the problem, the problem was the use of darker colors, and, of course, breathable spaces, which she could achieve reducing the size of some drawings...if it's digital, the size doesn't matter because you can zoom in. I would never make a portfolio to be only digital though.

[@JohnB-bh1ch]

these two have chemistry HAHAHAH ship!

[@LearnUpstairs]

😂

[@akankshaagrawal8925]

Hello! I would like to know what should be the spread size for the master's portfolio?

[@malusp331]

esto es oro para mi

[@EVERYTHINGUNEDITED1]

maxkresse's Portfolio, its typography and composition is top-notch. You seldom see graphical work and typefont composition done so elegantly. Something that I think is diminishing today.

[@giftmbanugo3605]

Man o man. I'm so screwed!

[@imme791]

IS it okay to include other projects liké photography projects and realistic drawings? (Like the ones f or BArch?)

[@cassandralundgren9029]

what size do you recommend for a digital portfolio? I initially did it in A3 so it could be printed but thinking it will be viewed digitally anyways so might as well use a digital format and avoid the black sides :)

[@LearnUpstairs]

There's no unique answer here. But thinking about filling the whole screen, you might want to choose a format that once it's opened as a spread, it occupies that 16:9 aspect ratio. Although this is also not guaranteed to happen on the employer screen, cause they may be using a different monitor. For example, I use an ultra-wide one, with an aspect ratio of 21:9. So the more horizontal ones fill my screen better.

[@arch-x]

Hey here is an idea from my side why don't you guys do an website portfolio review i and many others would like to see that ....

[@paolaescobar408]

Genios 👍

[@samcampbell1587]

I’m looking for ideas to go into a portfolio for a masters in architecture for students without an undergrad architecture degree. It’s a masters that’s a bit longer to get you caught up on design knowledges; therefore, I don’t have all these digital buildings under my belt like I see in all your samples. I’m going to the school hopefully to learn all that. I have a lot of art work and some floor plans. What do you suggest.

[@saturnglo]

This is an excellent question actually. I am myself redoing my portfolio without an undergrad architecture degree to apply for a Master one; though I am an interior designer, have an architecture background and worked almost 2 years as an apprentice in an architecture firm, I still have some questions and apprehensions on how to process so I hope they will see your comment and make a special video for this particular matter!

[@victoriamiranda9505]

Hello guys, I'd like to know your opinion on where can i create my portfolio, btw thank you for creating this incredible professional content!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Victoria! The best program to create portfolios is Adobe Indesign. There are a ton o free tutorials here on youtube teaching this software. But in case you're looking for a complete architecture portfolio course, check out this one that I just released: learnupstairs.com/courses/indesign-for-architects-all-about-portfolios/ And thank you so much for the feedback!

[@samandargafurof9811]

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[@gep7854]

I'm sorry English is not my best, but I will like to know if it's acceptable to put into the portfolio construction details (in side). My work experience is more into the construction area (because is were i could find s job) and I will like try to apply into an architecture master or how I can do that? Thanks !

[@LearnUpstairs]

For sure! Any type of image or drawing should go in a portfolio if that’s your strength. However from my point of view it shouldn’t be the only type of drawing. Especially if you’re applying for a masters, you need to show that you’re a full fledged architect. But also as we mentioned on the video, there are various types of masters, so curating your portfolio towards that application process will increase your chances of getting approved. Maybe looking at portfolios from people who got in before you. I hope that gives you some clarity!

[@Anappedreira]

How can we submit our portfólios to be reviewed?

[@jesterminute9472]

Thanks! I have a question that has always confused me. If I am applying for a position do I send an ISSU link of my full complete portfolio? Or do I send a pdf of a 5page (approximately) sample portfolio? Or do I send a sample pdf portfolio (so admin can print it out) as well as an ISSU link to my full portfolio? I'd really appreciate thougths on this. A PDF is of course required to be less than 5mb right...so

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Jester, that will depend on the application prerequisites. Usually, the firm will say if they want something more specific. But if it just states "send cv + portfolio", that usually means your full portfolio. However, a full portfolio does not mean all of the work you've done your entire academic and professional career. This varies, but it's usually your best 4 to 7 projects on around 30 to 50 pages I'd say. And always compress your PDF file! It's best to be less than 25 MB so that it can be sent through email as an attachment. But this is usually also specified by the firm. Adding the portfolio to ISSUU is a good thing too.

[@jesterminute9472]

@@LearnUpstairs Thank you!

[@AnaLima-vy1uz]

When you compress your portfolio the images/drawing will be shown in a lower quality? I’ve been using Illustrator for my portfolio and it was a big file with only 12 pages and when I compressed it the quality was terrible. I’m thinking about working with PS and InDesign, maybe it’s better?

[@pangeranbangamiha5224]

How to make animation book sheet for our Portfolio like that?

[@jeyparker3]

hi guys. i need an advice. i'm moving abroad and i'm currently redesigning my portfolio and switching it to english language. should i also switch all the info on my architectural drawings from their original language to english? or just the text of the portfolio itself will be enough? switching the drawings to english as well would be a lot of work but i'm ready to do it if it can help me land a job.

[@this_is_me12]

If ur using ur portfolio in your country then use the original language, if your gonna use it in English speaking countries then translate it

[@marcvincezzara1941]

what software or program do you recommend to create the portfolio? making it look like a magazine spread that you flip the pages.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Marc! To design and create your portfolio we recommend Adobe InDesign. There`s a new course on our website that just launched and teaches you everything you need to know about it. Then to share it online with the page flip effect, the best option is ISSUU. It has a free version and it's what most people use to host portfolios.

[@E--se1gh]

how we can convert our portfolio into a book format ? thank you

[@giorgimikava1327]

I've been wondering, most of the architects out there are using vray rendering engine , but I'm more comfortable with blender , is there any adventages that vray has over blender? Thank you ....

[@LearnUpstairs]

The biggest advantage would be that Vray can be used in software like Sketchup. And Sketchup is much more "architecture friendly" than Blender. Meaning that you can actually design and preview volumes in Skp, whereas in a more technical software like Blender you're there only to visualize and that's it.

[@Teddys_lifestyle]

They always say put sketches or hobbies when applying to university (masters) but I don’t sketch buildings it’s more of fashion illustration would it be a wise decision to include it under hobbies and skills ?

[@LearnUpstairs]

I believe when it comes to sketches or hobbies on a portfolio, it's always about showing a bit more of you and what you like. Extra skills, hobbies, or interests that add value to your portfolio. Any type of work really! From creative skills to more technical interests.

[@Teddys_lifestyle]

@@LearnUpstairs okay thank you

[@ebrahimrezaeiannia4953]

likeee big likeeeee

[@ap3008]

So, how many hours/days would you all say these types of Portfolio take - if you have to adjust and detail the individual pieces as well?

[@LearnUpstairs]

That's a really personal answer, there's not just one answer. But if I had to take a wild guess and try to aim for the average, I'd say around 20 to 25 hours total? Idk, this just depends on too many variables to be honest. Maybe other people can comment here with how many hours they took to redesign their portfolios.

[@ap3008]

@@LearnUpstairs Thank you. That's actually not that much time. I myself have to prepare a new updated portfolio, but I have some other projects too that take me time..so I was wandering how much time people dedicate to such portfolios. They are beautiful btw...

[@ap3008]

@hfc Pretty productive, in my opinion. But yeah, I agree, things usually take me longer than I think initially.

[@sammas6585]

i have a big question, I m, an architect and i love to work with video but seems impossibile to include it on my arch. portfolio. any suggestions?

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Sam! I know... Videos are not possible to include in a typical PDF portfolio. In that case, you'll need to work on your personal website. You can even convert your videos into short GIFs and add them to Behance. Either way, you'll need to innovate and express your work differently.

[@farfiis]

Does anyone know which fonts are they using in portfolio 3 and 4?

[@kusalranaweera3347]

❤️

[@Oxadgan]

Hey guys! Would you review an interior design portfolios?

[@daniellangford6760]

How do we submit portfolios to be reviewed?

[@mistribablu2530]

hii sir i am from india you have any clue for how pdf file pdf plan convert into dwg file please reply sir

[@OctobrTea]

ساره المطيري بنتنا من المدينه هههههه جلست اصرخ، مدري راح تشوفين الكومنت هذا بس الله يوفقك وشغلك يجنننننننن

[@prakritishrestha6817]

Does every university require portfolio for enrollment in masters degree in architecture or or related facilties even we if have 5 years bachelor's degree in architecture and job experiences?

[@sbee278]

No some university don’t require a portfolio but most do, instead they request for a 1500-2000 word personal statement. Western Australia does not require a portfolio for masters

[@jameskariuki6341]

i like the video..

[@jibangurung8024]

Sometimes schools and employers asks the 5 page max lmao

[@tshiamo.ntombela]

What app is this ?

[@diederikeding6544]

U need to apply for a masters degree?

[@MidoriLetsPlay]

What headphones are you using?

[@LearnUpstairs]

I'm using a wired earbuds from AKG. But it's not that I chose it, it was laying around here. It has decent quality and fits somewhat alright. I tried some wireless ones, but they all have some slight delay that for me was perceptive when editing videos.

[@tekimchhay6802]

now we need video lasagna review soon😂

[@LearnUpstairs]

“Testing Steven’s Recipe. Does he cooks as good as he designs? - Lasagna Review” 😂😂😂

[@three6ixdrew]

your examples of bad ones look like something my friend would do lmao it's as if he did it

[@nicolassimon_]

Which file format are them in? Thank you!

[@LearnUpstairs]

The portfolios are uploaded to the website ISSUU, and they are in PDF format. I've added all the links in the video description if you'd like to check them out

[@nicolassimon_]

@@LearnUpstairs Thank you!

[@chidozienkemdirim6393]

what software does portfolio 3 use for his drawings

[@LearnUpstairs]

I'm pretty sure it was either Photoshop or Illustrator. But Axel has made a comment here too, so try replying to his comment and hopefully he will tell us 😀

[@chidozienkemdirim6393]

@@LearnUpstairs thank you

[@gabrielaqueiroz5527]

Guys, Gonzalo Coquet's projects are from SOUTH AMERICA not Africa

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Gabriela, we know! We're also from South America. 😅 It would be a real shame to commit this mistake. But along with the Buenos Aires city map there is a map from the continent of Africa. It's smaller and there's only one project placed there. But you can check it out at the minute mark 19:58 It's the project "Ecomoyo" referred on the pages 42-45

[@akankshaagrawal8925]

Am I the only one whose screen got blurred at 25:37 or it's the video problem?

[@serkankaya2010]

Is anyone else having a problem with links. i can't open them? btw please do more videos like tihs

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Serkan, which links are you referring to? The portfolio ones? I just tested it again and they are working fine for me. I'm not sure what's happening then :/ And tank you for the feedback, more videos like this one coming up in the future!

[@serkankaya2010]

@@LearnUpstairs all of them except last one. I tried to open them both of my pc and phone. I don’t know is it because of my network or not. :((

[@serkankaya2010]

@@LearnUpstairs i found the reason why. because issuue is banned in my country :( i don't know why.

[@Yi_Ryeong]

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[@user-yo7fx2xn8m]

Ahh u r Dubai’s 14th in line 😂😂😂🤧🤧

[@HadiAltaratech]

Hey beautiful people Should I always put the scale next to the plans in the portfolio?

[@p0lamik983]

ong thats how i am right now

[@antonioandrearq]

Can We see your Portfolios please 🙂 Send us a weblink

[@bugrakaanaknc5218]

7:51

[@samandargafurof9811]

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[@dedu98]

11:00

[@ShowItBetter]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 a bit exagerated

[@jaycal1920]

OK, here is the problem. People only look at the aesthetics of a project. Do these Universities only teach the design and how it looks? is that it? Would an employer or company only hire someone from these portfolios because of the layout and font selection? If one of those is going to earn someone a PHD, a Doctorate, in architecture then I think it is a gimmick. I don't care if any of you get offended, it isn't meant to offend but the truth often offends. Architecture should encapsulate the geography and the materials and their sourcing and logistics and the efficiency of the structure and how it impacts the surrounding community and business. Not just some nice looking, often useless excuse for art, waste of time resources and funding for someone's ego to put their name into the world. I am glad I didn't waste my time at an educational facility and pay them to teach me to limit myself to produce anything like this. But yes some of them have a very nice and neat layout and are very well presented but if I was reviewing Architecture portfolios I would say these are all lacking a lot of information and details and more like a coffee table pass the time pretty pictures book. I would not take any of those seriously.

[@Akifuzi]

Agreed. Architecture isn’t just art. It has to prioritize usability and structure. The artistic properties should lie within these two, not above them.

[@alphacraft3535]

Why would any reasonable person go for m.arch. its useless. Its just your bachelors its no different. Try getting an msc. A master of science in energy in buildings or urban planning. Or construction engineering or structural engineering I suggest energy in buildings. It has nothing to do with architecture. Its all heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Your job opportunities will increase. Right now in my country building energy analysts are paid twice as much as an architect. Plus we get to work in government institutions. And the energy and petroleum sector. They employ us as consultants and solution makers and people that just calculate. In simple terms imagine mechanical engineering and enviromental engineering had a kid. It would be that. The world doesnt need more artists. It needs people that are good at math. Hard math. Fluid dynamics. Heat transfer... etc related to mechanical engineering.

[@LearnUpstairs]

You certainly got a point! But maybe that's not the path everyone is willing to take. And also in some countries getting a master's is mandatory if you want to become a full-fledged architect, otherwise, you end up being an architectural assistant or architectural designer.

[@unionfilmsGT]

Waw

[@riccia888]

Correction: there are no master's in achitecture because it cant be measured. So called masters are usually use in martial arts or painting because you can measure it.