Modern Architecture Lacks One Crucial Thing

Architecture must be meaningful. Unfortunately, many new builds aren’t. Why is that, and why does modern architecture often miss the mark on timeless design? In this video, we critically analyze contemporary architectural trends to uncover how they impact the creation of buildings that truly endure. We look into Kantian aesthetics and how Immanuel Kant’s theories can help us understand what makes architecture meaningful.
Learn about Roger Scruton’s concept of "Everyday Beauty" and how small, everyday details can enhance our environment. We also explore Leon Krier’s urban design principles, which advocate for a harmonious and balanced approach to building and city planning. This video aims to highlight the importance of integrating beauty and functionality to create spaces that stand the test of time.
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This channel deals with topics concerning architecture and city design. The aim is to broadcast interesting and peculiar structures as well as to challenge current standards within the field. If you (like me) have a passion for the subject, consider checking out some of my other videos!
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[@thehaussmann]

Hi everyone! I’m still alive, and so are hopefully all of you. It was never my intention to go this long without posting. Life happened, and I needed to step back. I’m excited to be releasing a new video at last, and I’m eager to continue creating and sharing content with you.

[@Leo-if5tn]

That's great! I hope you are doing well.

[@thefrub]

Well said, I really liked the point about beauty being a sum of the parts. Some people find suburbs beautiful, some people find concrete beatiful

[@hamzaraof]

you cannot imagine how much i missed your videos. hope to see more of them

[@standardizedshipping]

I am so so glad you're back to posting! We need more people talking about architecture!

[@benjaminyaary8419]

It's pretty simple to me to be honest, at least to start. A beautiful city is one with variety within a set of boundaries, and that emphasizes important buildings over the mundane. Lastly, local, more natural materials should be prioritized over materials such as concrete, metal and glass.

[@resurgamarch8747]

It may be missing points (I wouldn't know) but you broke down Kant much better than I could trying to get through those readings in architecture school haha

[@LaLaLoaded]

Welcome back, I really missed your videos! Hope you've been well!

[@Rahshu]

I'm afraid everything in this went *way* over my head and I had no idea what you were talking about, yet the beautiful buildings you pointed out (and the ugly ones) I agreed with. While the philosophers make no sense, it's weird how people seem to be able to just call out "beautiful" or "ugly" at a glance with a seemingly high degree of agreement. That is interesting to me, and I'd love to know why that happens. It's like it's an intuitive response.

[@Kbarboza94]

I love modern architecture. My dream is so have a small concrete house and then have my beautifully artistic partner paint on the blank walls. He loves the color pink and I love the color yellow. That blank slate has so much potential.

[@pigeon_the_brit565]

this is a fantastic video that deserves way more views

[@Adthereccomendationsguy]

Its been a year i thought the channel waa abandoned was a suprise to see this

[@vianabdullah2837]

Holy shit he's back

[@SisterSunny]

you're back!! Your videos are always so high-quality, and this one is just as good!

[@edethormaehlen]

Wuhu! Endlich wieder ein neues Video. :)

[@s.tunafish]

Really cool, that you mentioned @theaestheticcity I love his channel and although you can argue it's a concervative view, I think in this particular case, a bit of more down to earth approach is definitely healthy. Love the video and welcome back :)

[@Kirasque]

Would totally live in "Oslo's ugliest building". I think it looks awesome

[@Leo-if5tn]

I did not except the "live action" parts 😂😂😂

[@jelsner5077]

Thanks for a thoughtful video. So glad to see another video from you. Hoping you will post another very soon.

[@LiamBleu]

Another brilliant video, keep up the amazing work! Hopefully some of these principles make their way into Australian planning and building practice

[@toniderdon]

Good video, glad to have you back

[@justnice4701]

Glad you're back!!

[@ekn_38]

Nice to see you back The "Quizduell" masks catched me offgoard ngl

[@fusseluflecki]

Sooo ein gutes Video, genau darum geht es eigentlich! Es ist vor allem das Zusammenspiel der Gebäude und nicht das individuelle Gebäude.

[@ciucinciu]

great video man! subscribed!

[@fusseluflecki]

Very good video 👍🏻

[@professionalboomer]

Actually a really good video

[@PhoenixHen]

Modern architecture is a curse

[@DropArum]

love the building at 2:10

[@symbolsandsystems]

Beauty is Control

[@OMEGALULEatingAnEggplant]

no way he is alive still

[@symbolsandsystems]

Art is desire manifest

[@jimjimgl3]

"The replacement is certainly preferable..." Completely subjective analysis.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

0:55 does anyone know what and where that building is?

[@hkonbl]

11:34 lol

[@deusgaming9146]

👍

[@catherineden.374]

Hello there!

[@KjetilLien]

👋👍

[@mpetersen6]

I'd say the one crucial thing it lacks is a soul. Far too much belongs to the Blah House School. As to some of the organic structures. Most of which seem to be museums. I don't think they will age well.

[@kacperwoch4368]

I like this more philosophical approach.

[@KYOVG]

Modern architecture is fine and needs no change really

[@Gryphonisle]

You’re missing, or intentionally leaving out, the street quality of a building. Sure, a modern tall building is all too often meant to be seen in its entirety, hence the wasteful and anti sidewalk, pedestrian quality of urban plazas designed at the base of modern towers to cause them to stand apart. Many of the new buildings you show seem to be terrible at street level, IKEA most certainly (although newer urban IKEAs built into a downtown layout are quite positively urban). You need to show us how a building serves the sidewalk. Without this aspect the judgements and opinions you render are hollow

[@user-BasedChad]

Guess who is back, back again, he is back, tell a friend. Jokes aside i am happy that you are back again @thehausmann

[@harktheheral]

It would be swell if you and @the_aesthetic_city were the leading voices in urbanism. NJB, City Beautiful, et cetera - all great, but incredibly modernist, pragmatic takes that think people want to live somewhere because it's "walkable," with no concern for that you are walking IN A PLACE, participating in and with an environment.

[@edwardbrown3721]

Both sides are working towards a similar goal, more livable cities, NJB and similar others are advocating for retrofitting the modern city for more utilitarian aspects of livability and sustainability, like how people move around, noise, and heat Island effects. It's hard to appreciate beautiful buildings when they're behind a 12 lane urban freeway.