MY ARCHITECTURE THESIS PROJECT

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I'm really happy to finally share my architecture final thesis project from the university that I went to. I graduated as an Architect and Urbanist in December of 2017. I couldn't project the following years because I was selected to join a competition of the best architecture national final thesis. Then a few things got in the way when I could, but I finally managed to create this video!
I hope you can take some value out of this content. As I said in the video, I couldn't explain everything, otherwise, the video would have been over 40 minutes.
My advisor was Professor Alexandre Ruiz. He certainly had a big impact on how I developed this project.
Here's the link to my Behance for you to see it with more time:
www.behance.net/oliveruszkurat
If you've got any questions, please don't hesitate to drop down in the comments below.
Here's the project mentioned from Medellín, Colombia:
www.archdaily.com/782851/uva-...
Know more about UVA's here:
(this website is in Portuguese, but be sure to use the browser's translator to get in your language, or search for "Unidad de Vida Articulada")
bit.ly/2SJUDqA
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:02 Important things about the Project
2:17 What is the Project's Theme?
8:15 Let's talk about the boards!
17:26 Aerial Image
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[@SurvivingArchitecture]

Keep going on for this new type of content, this is very inspiring. Loved the form of the building!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thanks, Rasha!

[@CanadianBatmanNerd]

AHHH I WATCH BOTH YOU GUYS! Love this connection and support. xD

[@scheibe2791]

There was a girl in my school that used to copy models and concepts from Pinterest pictures. She did this a couple of times through the semester. It’s so discouraging that people do this all the time and professors don’t notice it.

[@davidkonevky7372]

Inspiring yourself for aesthetics or materials is acceptable, but literally copying the models of someone else is a big low

[@emilyprincessxo]

She copied it exactly?

[@jushiii_146]

Had this happen to me on my thesis I just finished. Copied my entire analysis, some of my layout styles, infuriating (this was possible, because the professors wanted a overview of all projects after 2 month...) in the end her grade was bad, mine very good and her plans didn't look like mine... Still, I will tell my grandchildren about this haha

[@LearnUpstairs]

I know, right? It's disappointing. Someone copied one of the projects I posted here on KZbin, and then I saw that they had being selected as one of the top finalists in an international students competition. I contacted the organization and they disqualified it. Thankfully 🙏 What reliefs me is that these people usually don't go far away

[@roentgen8804]

@@LearnUpstairs wow and they're proud being choosen as top finalists

[@luckycat1686]

I watched the video completely and didn’t realize how fast the time just passed. A great inspiration:)

[@swbsr]

The clarity in the narrative and representation was inspiring✨

[@genesisbonifacio5337]

Your channel really taught me that presentations aren’t just for aesthetic and it should also have purpose. From technical diagrams to rendered perspectives. You inspire me so much as a n architect student! so thank you so much!

[@janew6537]

I just want to say I wish there are more youtube channels like this one, as a struggling architect student it is really helpful to see such projects with explanation, it helps me rearrange my thoughts and how to think in a sequential way to do the architectural project. Something that should be taught in architectural schools. Much Love !!!

[@DR.199]

unfortunately Architects don't have time for KZbin

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Jane! Thanks for your kind message. I couldn't agree more with you. Seeing how others develop their thoughts on projects helps us on our journey. In my University that always happened. We usually started the year with older students sharing their projects in a presentation. That was fantastic! I'm glad I could bring a bit of that into youtube

[@janew6537]

@@LearnUpstairs That is a great idea! I hope they would do that at my university, there are even professors that would review our work in private so that "other students won't steal the same ideas" they say :( I was really lucky to find your channel, I really appreciate what you put here

[@arnelj360]

@@DR.199 so true

[@DR.199]

@@arnelj360 i feel you bro

[@ZsuzsannaBoricalisthenics]

I wish I saw this video before I had urban design, it is inspiring! I really like your project overall, the rendering style you chose is beautiful, the concept is heartwarming and the building itself fits really well in the site, and looks special. Congratulations! You deserved those maximum points!

[@aracailipan6111]

We are starting our thesis project, and this really helps us. Thank you! Great work!

[@lukaradovic5093]

Best KZbin channel for architecture students! Thank you so much! Your techniques for visuals made my life so much easier!

[@sebastian1533]

I am really fascinated with this type of content within this platform. I'm in my sixth semester (in Mexico) and it inspires me a lot to see these videos, I recently found your channel and I can't stop watching the videos, congratulations.

[@rasmuscustom]

If I could like it a 1000 times I would, you’re such an inspiration - thanks for sharing and teaching!

[@monicacolen5710]

Ficou incrível parabéns!!! Foi ótimo aprender um pouco seu processo e suas decisões de projeto. Continue com o canal, tem me ajudado muito.

[@thaismelo8709]

Impressionada com sua capacidade de síntese e representação. Parabéns. Me deixou inspirada para desenvolver a minha prancha final de TFG!

[@MjrPayne-bf4pe]

I hope i can get in that level of design some day...

[@mashi_ms]

Kudos for your project, Oliver! It’s a well solved social development centre! Thank you for making this video, it has been an insightful overview of your project and design process. I also find it as an inspiration for my thesis project, which I’m currently developing and sometimes I don’t know how to tackle it. 😅

[@daniellete9049]

I’m doing my thesis myself (in Mexico) and this video made me realize how much work I have yet to do. Great work man, thanks for sharing!

[@shrirajs.doifode152]

All the best !

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Daniel! It's a hard-working process, but my suggestion it to not look just to the finish line. But try to divide it in small steps. Accomplish a few things each week and in the end you should have a robust final product. Good luck on this journey! And thanks a lot for the feedback 😁

[@sbjctvdesign8419]

@@LearnUpstairs So true, it can be dreading when you compare yourself to others that already finished it.

[@daniellete9049]

@Vermeer Rembrandt En la UNAM

[@T.T.F]

insane. this is super sick. the quality and execution of everything was exquisite. very well done. you give me something to aim for as a third year undergrad student. thank you

[@somethingsky3530]

No sabia que habías estudiado en Brasil!! Justo estoy empezando mi tesis y este video es de gran ayuda. Amo tu contenido. Me inspira mucho sigue asi.

[@katherinepaniagua7494]

Genial!!! Necesitamos justamente estos proyectos en nuestra latinoamerica, saludos desde El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@Phannaify]

Parabéns pelo trabalho! Quem dera eu tivesse aprendido a fazer isso na minha época da faculdade. Eu usava Autocad e perdia muuuuito tempo! rsrs Me deu até animo revisitar os meus projetos antigos para ver onde eu errei... Que legal que você sabe falar inglês e português, muito bom!

[@anshchopra3139]

i'm in second year of architecture , much inspired for future , great presentation , loved it ! learned a lot ! thankyou !

[@jollyv6586]

Okay don't skip ads y'all. Appreciate this kind of content 💜

[@matheusbender5888]

po muito foda, to indo pro terceiro ano de arquitetura e seus videos me inspiram pra caralho, me faz cada vez mais dar atenção e carinho pros meus projetos, até me deixou mais tranquilo pro tcc k k . parabéns pelo trabalho irmão.

[@duythanh_paris8657]

Un grand merci, Monsieur ! Votre pédagogie est superbe.

[@delacruzisaacowenj.9558]

as a student architect, these kinds of videos allows me to reorganize my thoughts on how to explain things and their functions. thanks for this video very helpful man

[@NgumaNdhuli]

Thank you for sharing your final year thesis project. One of the most inspiring videos you've done on your channel. Amazing work!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Samuel! Thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@clareend3441]

omg thankyou so much for the inspiration. its really help me how to present a project, rendering, analysis n etc(for arch student like me). thankyou so muchh!!

[@joechapman1320]

Thanks for sharing our project! You articulated your thoughts really well, your English is easy to follow :)

[@arelimartinez2729]

Congrats for these mind-blowing projects (Upstairs and the Thesis Project)! So excited of what is coming next, really thank youuuu!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you Areli! 🙏🙏

[@michellmedina5366]

Great presentation. And very educational!!!! I was looking some video about this because of my last design at college, and here you are. Absolutley great. This is very hepfull. Greetings from Dominican Republic.

[@DEVSHARMA-vn8fs]

When i was subscribed to your channel that time i searching for the how to enhance presentation skills by using photoshop and i hoped into your channel and you really helped me by your videos you mean alot to me a real gem😁

[@jennet6999]

Can tell from the narrative and boards that it's a really good design!

[@reedbrodsky519]

OK, so not only are you great at making visualizations for architecture but your actually a freaking genius as well! I'm absolutely blown away here, great work!!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you for your kind words, Reed!

[@gustevo]

caramba cara, você manda bem demais! parabéns pelo resultado final, ficou incrível. e obrigado por compartilhar isso com a gente, tu não faz ideia do quão importante é ter uma referência dessas pra quem tá estudando ainda.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Muito obrigado pela mensagem, Gustavo! Pois é, foi a ideia por trás desse video, compartilhar um pouco do meu processo pra ajudar quem está nessa etapa. Boa sorte!

[@anoopvirdi4201]

I just wanted you to know how helpful you are to architecture students, the guidance your videos give and the techniques you teach are truly amazing! I have always wanted to know how this certain type of rendering has been created (the external view of your building 11:38) especially the grass. I would really appreciate if you could do a tutorial on this please!! Loved the building and thank you for sharing.

[@asmapatel234]

This is really inspiring... I am currently in my thesis project as well, hope to achieve those gorgeous collages as well... Thank you so much for tips.

[@oscarjimenezd9295]

This project is very helpful, it made me realize many things that I might apply in an urban intervention.. I'm also doing this kind of project, in rural zones by the way.. Thanks, you've cleared many doubts of mine

[@guillermomartinez4686]

Awesome project buddy. Presentation could not be better. Way to go!. Best regards, from Atlanta. Thanks for sharing

[@LetAlbuquerque]

Ficou incrível! Quero aprender tudo isso contigo sério

[@asap_tuco]

Brabo demais!! Meu sonho ser um arquiteto top assim como vc!! uma grande inspiração conterrânea

[@anbumanir5172]

Very pointed and crisp towards the moto of the land ! Mainly the contour and flood survey and construction towards those solutions was mind-blowing ! Hats off and all the best for your presentation

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you Prototype bug! 🙏

[@albertito_95]

Man, Congrats, huge work!

[@OrigenNeoSoul]

increíble! muy buen trabajo! me inspiraste mucho, muchas gracias

[@preethikaagarwal1033]

Absolutely amazing! Loved your presentation too

[@monderosor346]

you really are presenting in a great way, you have inspired me in so many ways. I learnt a lot from you by follow your sample and really produce my own, my lecturer did congrats me for having so much potential on myself. Thank you so much Upstairs

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you for your kind words Mondero! It fulfills me to know that I could help in that way. Cheers!

[@vefge]

awesome project. Currently an archi student from NUS.

[@yutikashindolkar9547]

Can you make a video on how to make those detailed construction sections? To explain the structure like you did in this one for the facade and passive cooling. Thanks a bunch. Lovely video!

[@sibelpatricia]

_Te quedo muy bellooo Oliver!.......Congrats!_

[@kalyanibamane6449]

thank you so much for sharing this! we are still on the topic selection stage for out thesis project so now i know what exactly is expected from us. also, i was kinda worried about rendering lol because all my batchmates are pros in rendering rn with me being kinda poor at it comparatively but this motivated me a bit haha.

[@EdgarTheEagle]

Love your project, the level of spatial tension is superb, the asymmetrical layout gives a sense of movement and fun....how do I miss the college times!!...reality is a different ball game!!! Still fun if you as are really good, at the right time and luck is on your way!!!....budget will become a dark cloud over your wildest dreams!!!...although sometimes sunshine will push through and a dream will become a Legacy in our cities.... good luck!!!

[@Silent--Noise]

As a first year student, this blew me away. Thank you for sharing your work. Looking forward to the next videos

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you Silent Noise! 🙏

[@tal-arquitectura]

That is a good, concise project. Such public space-oriented projects should see the light of day through public competitions (as one might find in Europe). Brasil has a similar context to that of Mexico and Latin America as a whole... Best regards from Monterrey Mexico and thanks for sharing your work and process!

[@juleznava843]

Glad I stumbled upon this channel, I’m in the architect pre-major. I have a lot to learn, this video shows me what I can expect what my future professors will expect! Thank you for sharing this.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Awesome Julez Nava! Thanks for your feedback, it's much appreciated. Good luck on your journey and stay safe!

[@saptagirishs9432]

this is such a beautiful project so well done!

[@tomasbaliani7831]

Congratulations bro !!!

[@meeraramachandran4175]

Thanks for this. Inspiring and it gives me a clarity towards my project.

[@avisingh1709]

Hey man, these kind of videos can be as long as you want to be honest, I'd love to see them regardless of the length! An extremely informative video, insights by seniors like you (I'm in my 4th year) help me a lot by creating some rigid standards that I'd like to meet in my projects as well! Thank you for this video!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Avi! That's good to hear! I didn't know if people would stick around. Especially because I never posted any 40 minute video over the channel, and as I usually see from the KZbin's analytics, watchers usually jump out in the first 10 minutes. But I guess this video was different 😅 And thank you for your kind comment!! Much appreciated

[@AlejandroRamirez-zm9sb]

You and your project are awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@nadiami8911]

Great work Oliver. Your presentation skill is so good also it's noticeable that you a passionate about your profession. I don't know, why I watched video, I also graduated some years ago and don't need to do school projects anymore :D PS. The visualisation looks great.

[@maliklouis2270]

This was an amazing video. Would love to see you go more in-depth

[@monsteri5870]

your boards are so clean I hope I get to that level , keep going 💯💯👍

[@guilhermefernando927]

Awesome Oliver ! Really impressive, and the visualization are insane, i loved the project

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thanks, Guilherme! 👊

[@marcosaristeo1005]

Hey, im from México and your videos help me a lot to improve my proyects, thank you !!

[@abdiasjiminian4430]

Great Video ! And even better Thesis project ! I want to say thank you for doing what you do and giving to the architecture/academic community. It means a lot. I have a question... Could you explain how you did the aerial shot render ? Or maybe make a video. I really would like to know how to go about doing so. I'm applying for Masters soon and would love to have that skill. thanks !

[@abelo0657]

I really love the style that all of your design renders have! I really like the minimalist style

[@GideonOjinnie_3]

I would even like to collect his archicad templates

[@brunobismarck7374]

Thank you so much! I'm doing my graduation project thesis now and using ARCHICAD, Photoshop and Illustrator. You are like a guide to me :) Your project was represented really well.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thanks for sharing that Bruno! You've chosen the programs well 😁 I appreciate your kind words. Good luck on your journey!

[@kudakwashemaponga5583]

Brilliant work bro! Well done👌🏽💪🏾

[@mipe7755]

Love the section poster (board). It rocks!

[@barbsfpm]

Oliver vc é tão bom, não só a visualização é INCRÍVEL mas todo o projeto, estrutura, conforto térmico, fluxo e conceito tudo tem solução e encaixa tão bem!! eu te odeio por me fazer querer ser tão boa quanto.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Origado pela mensagem Barbara! Fico feliz em poder compartilhar com vocês meu projeto. Foi um ano intenso focado nesse tema, tem muitas coisas que poderiam ser melhoradas, mas fiquei bem satisfeito com o resultado final.

[@emersonrafael2014]

Parabéns, projeto incrivelmente lindo 😍

[@fatmanur00096]

I do wanna like your videos several times :) Thank you! They're so helpful.

[@aadhyachintala8532]

This is very well articulated!!! I'm in my third year and I know now how exactly a thesis process goes! Thank you so much! Your channel is very popular in India!

[@vismayyart9511]

Ya true! Very popular

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thanks, Aadhya! I'm glad I could help 😁 keep in mind that each country and university may have different requirements

[@aadhyachintala8532]

@@LearnUpstairs sure 😌

[@williamjames8633]

@@LearnUpstairs Add Indonesia 🇮🇩 to the list. You should keep doing what youre doing it helps to up the standard in architecture. We learned so much from your videos. I hope our feedbacks will inspire you to make more educational videos, lots of love brother

[@renzomarsanochumbez3571]

Good luck my friend as new arquitect. Congratulations. From Lima, Peru.

[@sofiaoutor9215]

It's really incredible! I really loved the concept that made you choose that site, the design ideas and the presentation! really good! Thanks for sharing!

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you for your feedback Sofia! 😀

[@haricsonpalaciosromana5324]

Excelente canal, gracias amigo ojalas pueda aprender mucho de usted. Saludos desde Colombia 👍🏾

[@koustavbhadra6071]

Sir your all videos are amazing and easily understandable to me. thank you, sir

[@nathaliaportela8018]

Adoro seus vídeos e só descobri hoje que você é Brasileiro hehehe Parabéns pelo conteúdo e pelo projeto. Seus vídeos estão me ajudando a criar um portfólio diferenciado. Gratidão

[@ChelseaTorres9Luiz4]

Hi Oliver! First of all amazing work, I´m a huge fan of your work. I think would be amazing if you can make a video of how you do your presentations and which software do you use. Greetings!

[@nakicavdic3642]

well done man. I love this.

[@felipepuerto4713]

What an amazing job! Congratulations!

[@garyspeed8961]

Beautiful of you to share this... so helpful for current students.... great looking project too!...

[@brendatomines8171]

parabens eu estou fazendo o meu tcc e a sua explicação com os diagramas foram muit boas me ajudaram bastante, msm meu tema sendo completamente diferente

[@123nyanna]

I like your Thesis project a lot. It is very well thought through and the presentation is clean, beautiful and on the point. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thanks for the feedback, Eva!

[@joanna-ch9gw]

Well done! I really liked how you started from the outside in, and your choice of the land near the river is very smart. Quick question, do you have any in depth videos on how to create these renders that are half real half collages? My thesis is coming up soon and i dont really have good hardware to use VRAY or lumion. Thank u so much. Im already learning alot from you and i have just discovered your channel!

[@csze28]

Hi! Your project is so fascinating, I would love to be able to see the full powerpoint you created for it!

[@duaaal1225]

Im doing my graduation project thesis now, thank you for giving us an idea about how to start the road! (In my uni the process of work is more detailed in term of info and work, which is stressful, I love the simplicity in your process) Just this week our site presentation and site analysis , wish me luck 🙏

[@LearnUpstairs]

Hey Duaa! I'm glad I could help 😁 The process is my uni is much more detailed than this, in the first semester we have to hand in almost 100 written pages about the research behind the theme for example 😅 and many other things that I kept out of this video so that the video would be easier to watch. Good luck on your presentation!!! 🙌

[@duaaal1225]

@@LearnUpstairs 100 pages! wow, architecture schools have no mercy all around the world 😂 Thank you so much! Waiting for another informative content as usual 👌

[@RezaPerlawanand]

I like your new videos , with a responsive approach to the site

[@sebastianarredondo1944]

Is a such AMAZING project, thanks for share with us... and Hello from Medellin, Colombia

[@AlGangstaVlore]

Just amazing work Oliver. Congrats! You just reminded me of Curitiba and a dear friend of mine I knew during my Erasmus in Germany. Hope I will soon visit Brasil and Curitiba also.

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thank you Filius! 🇧🇷 Hopefully we all be able to travel soon. Stay safe!

[@ziggytumanon1365]

I'm a new subscriber and I really love your work.

[@elnazamiri4635]

Such a lovely project!

[@martineguren8237]

Excelente, sirve mucho para aprender a como representar y explicar el proyecto !! Thanks !!!

[@kryssdenmarsamboa4543]

WOW! I see that your photographs on the research part are very well composed and curated. It goes very well with the whole board (1/9). Can you make a tutorial on that as well?

[@UlissesBivar]

Congrats from a arch pal from Recife. Good job man! So proud of you! Btw I like your English skills as well. ^^

[@LearnUpstairs]

Thanks, Ulisses!

[@xmon82]

Very unique style. Excellent job!

[@tralos123]

Such amazing work! keep up the good work! luv it

[@laurelocoo]

Boaaa garotoo!! Tremendo trabajo, demuestra que tus tutoriales tienen una carga personal muy grande! Felicitaciones

[@LearnUpstairs]

Gracias, Laureano! 🙏

[@gddraftsman5617]

well I know you oliver isn't cater nuisance in your content regarding me, im your old cap followers way back OUg and and now upstairs, thank you a lot in showing Ps tricks and other stuff in vray specially the elements stuff ive hugely use it in my architectural designs as work flow here in ph and now this video motivate me in doing my thesis regarding urban planning through via sustainable development thank you a lot, and also the other utuber, mr face like supperman showitbetter you also help a lot in making with ID. thank you for this motivation even if im drown by architectural sidelines. GOD BLESS MEN KEEP IT UP

[@fabiom6325]

Great thanks from Germany! That inspired me:) Can you please do a tutorial with the single steps from the model in ArchiCAD to the process in Photoshop/Illustrator?

[@natloziarap]

Nice stuff, congrats! FYI, You can generate real shadow casts in AC, so you no need to hand draw any of it. Although its a bit computing expensive tool, but its really emphasize your floor plans or site plans narrative.