Simultaneous Space In Architecture

Simultaneous spaces are used extensively in architecture. Simultaneous spaces are perceived both individually, but also together as a group or structure of spaces. This perception is ‘simultaneous’ occurring at the same time. Often there is a ‘dialectic’ in perception, keeping two different things in mind.
We may say there are three categories of simultaneous space in Modern architecture: Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern. Tradition architecture deals with traditional architectural forms and overlaying them. Modern architecture deals with functional space and fragments space into human activities. Postmodern architecture deals with social interpretations of space.
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Traditional Space
1:55 - Space Within a Space
2:38 - Interlocking Space
3:08 - Adjacent Space
3:30 - Linked Space
4:01 - Modern Space
4:14 - Functional vs. Formal Space
7:53 - Absolute vs. Relative Space
9:02 - Structured Space
9:50 - Formal Relationships
10:22 - Postmodern Space
10:59 - Sign vs. Signifier
12:59 - Simultaneous Social Functions
13:57 - Historical vs Modern Space
14:41 - Hyperreal vs. Real
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[@chrisalex001]

I would love to have a mentor like you. I've always thought the same thing about architecture. While most other students admire super modern buildings, I'd be looking at Niemeyer's Brasilia, or the Crystal Palace in London, or The Paris Opera House, as well as many restaurants built in Havana's countryside. I've always liked the idea of form as a way for art to create a space for function. I'm not obsessed with Neo-classical or anything like that. There's much to be said about modern architecture, particularly that everything has a function. The problem I see is that many new buildings seem to be about pleasing clients who strictly follow the trends, and not a unique creation that every building calls for, a unique work of art. Everything looks like everything else.

[@robertsarchitecture]

Thanks so much! Yes, I agree. Modernism has been around for more than 100 years now, and it is high time we move beyond it. Thinking about 'simultaneous space' is one way to go beyond pure functionalism.

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My lecturer once said - he heard “architecture was the art of wasting space”. I think that’s why modernism tries to cram function into every space.

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Great presentation! Starting at 10:59, I recalled 'Mythologies' by Roland Barthes and was impressed by the inclusion of semiotics in architecture. Thank you.

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I taught this but for two dimensional design happy to no in Architectural space thanks

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"architects should continue to draw and make physical models, this helps architects to remember that spatial design is the core of architectural practice" -Robert Architecture

[@MonsieurChangify]

Thank you so much for this insightful video! I have not ever heard space explained in such a way. As a graduate student, I can attest to how the computer has taken over how we design spaces to much detriment. I am a huge proponent of physical models and sketching to inform how we develop space. Only after should it enter the digital realm. Sadly, many of my colleagues don't draw or like to make models.

[@robertsarchitecture]

Thanks! Yes, I think there is a lot of architectural knowledge being lost because folks are just jumping on the computer and not putting the time in to understand the concepts behind space.

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Dude, it's not about postmodernism. Postmodernism is a tool of search for the subject. Any era is like that. Fundamental to this is the need, desire and desire for knowledge. We have been doing this our entire existence. Everything you brought is very cool, but these elements stand upside down. Congratulations and respect, you are well done, I am without a joke. friend, I'm sorry if I'm addressing you so simply, maybe even familiarly - but this is life, we are people, I only wish to share knowledge - what we all strive for - communication )))

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Thank you for this video And what’s the brand of your pen btw please ?

[@robertsarchitecture]

Thanks. I typically draw with a cheap Lamy Safari EF fountain pen because I use waterproof ink. If it clogs the pen it is easy to clean or replace.

[@michaellevi1474]

So much effort was put into intellectual jargon, yet so little in actually making what's beautiful. This is evident from the pure fact of modern architecture, art deco being an exception.

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An important issue that perhaps you did not mention is that classical architecture spatial expressions fell under its own weight due to the important changes in uses after the Industrial Revolution. New programs were needed to which classical architecture could no longer respond. The validity of spatial proposals are too closely linked to the possibilities of responding, from material resources, to the new behabiors and uses. Spatial expression and social interaction do not belong only to postmodernism

[@robertsarchitecture]

Yes. Definitely!

[@ricardochavez8623]

I miss the days of tracing paper and drawing . i think most firms now that are not in high design tend to get rid of it all together. I started developing a habit of every morning at work to take out my trace and sketch some random doodles for 10 min. then 10 min i browse architecture websites. I feel that that keeps my brain stimulated with what is going on in architecture, instead of the office environment.

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Great idea to have a daily routine of drawing.

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Its applied art. There are no theories since nothing is provable but only ideas. Only pretend man made (screwed up as much as man is capable of) complexity since art does not need to make sense

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this is very vital i was curious about this theme

[@francisco-ug2ii]

linked space was not invented by michel angelo, you can see this type of simultaneous space in the ruins of the Mayas where they put three temples sourrounding a big square. It was the hearth of their citys and their trade market. And a good example for historical but modern space is Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana by Lapadula, beautiful building.

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I do the drawings and watercolors myself and clean them up in Photoshop. I uses Storyblocks for video 'B-Roll', music, and sound effects. I also use Epidemic sound for some music. Some pictures I take myself, and some are fair use. I try not to use copyrighted material, and there are a lot of fair use photos online.

[@Dev1nci]

15:06 I’m not sure that’s accurate. I think the complexity of space is determined by the type of surveillance that the client would prefer. Passive surveillance requires high volumes of people using the space so the more ambiguous it is the more likely people will be able to use it. As with overlapping housing and retail. Active surveillance favours simple space because it’s easier for security guards to identify who belongs and who does not. I think they exist in equal measure, typically prestigious European firms value hybrid spaces. Perhaps highly commercial interests favour simple space. Love your content btw. Thank you 😄

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With all lovely information it’s still important the drainage and water supply and electricity all can’t be forgotten

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is this the same with spatial overlapping

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[@honoredibalzac]

This is false, simultaneous space still exists in current architecture, as in Fujimoto's House N which takes up the traditional concept through a primitive architecture which generates an unprecedented architecture.

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[@robertsarchitecture]

I went to Massachusetts College of Art for my undergraduate degree, and University of Washington for my M.Arch.

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what name of background music?

[@robertsarchitecture]

I use Storyblocks. It is the "Linguist Theme".

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uiuiui.....Pier Luigi Nervi and Frank Gehry shoulder on shoulder in a list...*gg)) Nervi's buildings follow the principle "form follows function" in a perfekt and artistic way - that is architecture as its best! .....And Gehry? He is a sculptor, produces cute walk-in objekts with fake applications on contents that he is not interested in. As an architect myself I am sorry that this is a tendency nowadays.

[@hillwalker8741]

by far kitchen/dining is more central in USA

[@dmisso42]

WoW! How to lose a simple concept in Intellectual mumbo-jumbo.

[@gbxgbxgbx]

What I hate about some architects is that they are trying desperately complicate things, or call things with words far more difficult than required. I am an architect myself, but it was always an annoying thing for me in this field. It's like trying to cover up the fact that it really isn't all that complicated. Most of the time. "Simultaneous Space In Architecture" / "Infinity" :D - so U thinking a two rectangles overlapping on a plan - like a kitchen with the living room? :D case closed. Be humble. Don't act like you are an astro physicist.

[@robertsarchitecture]

Although I agree architects sometimes get lost in abstract theory, sometimes it is useful in thinking about problems. The term 'Simultaneous Space' comes from philosopher Henri Lefebvre. He uses it to mean multi-functional spaces where history and use are overlayed over each other. In architecture and city planning this is sometimes called a 'palimpsest' where multiple layers are scrapped off and incompletely erased. The problem with Modern architecture is it tries to create single-use spaces dividing up a building and the city into single-use zones. Multi-functional spaces are created when architects go beyond the functional adjacency diagram, and start thinking about spaces that have simultaneous uses. Bernard Tschumi is perhaps the best known architect who uses this concept in his work.

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[@1EARTHARCHITECT]

Way too involved/intellectual = complexity beyond comprehension = not architecture. There is only one thing that counts in architecture = if it feels good, it is good; as such, people will pay enough for its use to justify its cost = it makes a profit (if not, do not build it = duh) - bi-nocular humans assign axis to each space and to each piece of stuff that defines that space because that is the most efficient way to process the information - keeping all those axis in balance makes the places feel good, sometimes allowing great architecture to sneak in (usually just before the C of O is issued). I have designed all - great, good and oops - and learned the difference from doing = there is no other way except to study the Beaux-Arts way of design and get competent in those simple forms, then push the boundaries, leaving less oops along the way = KISS.

[@michaellevi1474]

Good comment apart from the profit part. All the architectural monstrosities were not made because they were good and people wanted them, but because those who had money to finance them wanted to have them. To understand what I mean, you have to educate yourself on the nature of Frankfurt school and ethnicity of people behind it.

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[@johnnylee8194]

Its applied art. There are no theories since nothing is provable but only ideas. Only pretend man made (screwed up as much as man is capable of) complexity since art does not need to make sense

[@georgejamesducas9602]

Wrong

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Architects are constantly patting themselves on the back lol. They only care about their image among their peers, they never care about real world problems. While you're busy being *artistic* engineers solve the real problems of the society.

[@richardward2469]

Defining space is humanity’s failure. How can you DEFINE something that you do not FULLY understand yet?? We seek to define things that we don’t understand.🤟❤️

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[@Aggressive_architect]

I’m in my last semester of Bc. for architecture and civil engineering (CTU Prague), and honestly, I know shit about diagraming and principles. Nothing. My creativity was murdered by teachers in my first 2 years and I went to therapy because of constant toxicity. We do our thesis work in VR, I should bring smth tomorrow to show and I’m simply watching your videos to at least ground myself mentally and learn where to start So thank you so so much !❤️‍🩹

[@robertsarchitecture]

Thank you so much! I think a lot of schools now are not teaching architectural concepts and principles and instead just computer programs. Computer skills last just a short time, but knowing architectural concepts will stay with you your whole career. I hope you can find something in architecture that you are passionate about to maintain your enthusiasm over the long term.

[@Aggressive_architect]

@@robertsarchitecture thank you so much! I’m in my 5th year and trying not to give up last semester. Maybe because my major is architecture & civil engineering that’s why… but still. We also have high-rank in suicides and so on… not cute..

[@johnnylee8194]

Its applied art. There are no theories since nothing is provable but only ideas. Only pretend man made (screwed up as much as man is capable of) complexity since art does not need to make sense