The genius behind some of the world's most famous buildings | Renzo Piano

Legendary architect Renzo Piano -- the mind behind such indelible buildings as The Shard in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the new Whitney Museum of Art in New York City -- takes us on a stunning tour through his life's work. With the aid of gorgeous imagery, Piano makes an eloquent case for architecture as the answer to our dreams, aspirations and desire for beauty. "Universal beauty is one of the few things that can change the world," he says. "This beauty will save the world. One person at a time, but it will do it."
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[@leilagi1345]

“ Better cities make better citizens. ”

[@stuey36]

What's interesting is how calm and sensible he is and yet creates daring and beautiful buildings. Opposite of most architects.

[@danielefabbro822]

When you reach that age you starts to be more calm and see more details than others. Your work is made better due better experience and dedication. Like to see an elder Japanese when he take care his bonsai. It's the same thing. Elders are wise. It's a matter of facts. 😤

[@alexanastasi968]

What a likeable old gentleman, that was such a pleasure to watch him speak, makes me proud to be italian to see people like him. grazie, Renzo!

[@gabris1559]

Alex Anastasi grazie*

[@alexanastasi968]

Ayeee! ohh! That's what I said! lol :P (thanks for the correction! :)

[@Zhonguoria]

kappa, the summation of a people's cultural wisdom is encapsulated in its architecture

[@NiekKuijpers]

@Kappa hahaha what is your profession if i may ask? You probably won't answer me...

[@enespeker4794]

I am glad to ; there is a artitecture like him

[@gi619]

I watched this video on 2020 and now I’m almost done with my first year of architecture. He made me want to study this major and I’m thankful every day cause I’m so in love with it.

[@Tombler0ne]

I would listen to him for hours

[@cacambo1120]

It's amazing

[@jijujiju3700]

Yeah

[@Frouza21]

Best part: "Real beauty is when invisible join visible coming on surface. And this doesn't apply only to art or nature. This applies to science, human curiosities, solidarity - that's reason why you may say "This is a beautiful person", "that's a beautiful mind". This is a beauty that can change ppl in better ppl by switching a special light in their eyes. And making building for this beauty makes cities better places to live. And better cities makes better citizens. This universal beauty is one of the few things that can change the world. Believe me, this beauty will save the world. One person at the time, but it will do it. " (c) Renzo Piano

[@karigokabui3966]

Frouza21 This is a real one

[@TimSlee1]

Yeah, big gray concrete blocks are so beautiful. What a load of deceptive trite!

[@ShinjiniBose13]

@@TimSlee1 Architecture and buildings are not only about big gray concrete blocks. In fact if you do a little research you might surprise yourself that not all construction involve concrete blocks. And speaking of beauty, don't you think the idea varies from person to person?

[@TimSlee1]

@@ShinjiniBose13 This idea that beauty "varies from person to person" leaves room for excuses to create trash and have in accepted as the norm.

[@ShinjiniBose13]

@@TimSlee1 I really don't understand what gives you the idea that Architecture is 'TRASH' or anything like that. Then I must say you haven't seen much of Architecture that'll produce the sense of beauty in you. Just like I said it's not all about concrete blocks. Maybe do some research next time

[@TylerDickey1]

Piano's reverence for the workers is commendable. So many "starchitects" seem to expect their creations to be built whereas Piano is genuinely grateful for the labors

[@sidrexsorongon8324]

The voice of the old man is magnetic.

[@alienx424]

He's probably over 90 years old yet still giving speech on the stage, really inspiring person! My most respected and most admired architect of all time.!

[@monicaberti9599]

Actually he is 80

[@gulzarhaider6074]

ME TOO....1974 and still TODAY 2020

[@RodrigoHernandez-tn7xw]

@@gulzarhaider6074 my respect to you and him, best wishes

[@MiScusi69]

If you think Piano is a great architect, then I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you don't know anything about art or architecture.

[@ynna9528]

"Architecture is the art of telling stories." That's beautiful, Architect!

[@Eve.n.t_horizon]

oh my god its Renzo Piano! I never realized i have never actually seen the man's face before!

[@selintoryan932]

Thank you for being such an inspring character Renzo! All the architects in the world have a lot to learn from you

[@TheAnnasGap]

A truly inspirational person, such a great mind and creativity

[@tangenttajim1599]

A truly inspirational person, such a great mind and creativity. Thank you sir

[@ritikasingh7771]

This video literally give a hope that my interest can also be my profession and i was confused before that should i choose architect or not but now after watching this i got the confidence that nothing is impossible if i have intrest i can do anything.......love from India ❤❤

[@miraclespyer]

Fantastic speech, truly heartfelt ❤️

[@yeldaq]

how still and nicely Renzo Piano stands on the stage. also his hand jestures is a very important part of what is is saying, the way he is communicating. i love him.

[@eastudio-K]

God bless you Mr Piano, thank you for all that you do

[@fleXcope]

With tears.

[@arquitecnicaestudio]

A unique mix of mastery and humbleness. An extraordinary architect.

[@boluwarin]

Tried to stop watching several times but I was hooked on this video

[@jennief2108]

I love this man ! He is beauty !

[@samlou3665]

Amazing! All I could think about is that I want to reach that level of love for his craft and that I could work with him.

[@designideaschannel]

Love Architecture. Thank Mr. Piano for sharing.

[@yao882]

Very very encouraging and inspirational speech to me. What a wise man!

[@pierangelobolis440]

Renzo Piano is the best architect in the world. Excellent speech!

[@islamramli7988]

Wow 😮you are amazing person I can listen to you for a long time ❤

[@marcellocarbone6234]

Grazie Renzo per questo regalo, sei un grand'uomo!

[@5217tuber]

One of the best architects of all time, in my opinion. I’m a 62 year old architect and am currently reading his 1998 “Logbook”; his views on his projects in his own voice. Highly recommended.

[@danglybit1]

Most loved pragmatic master.. I have folloed his work for almost 40 years... "the some of the units"

[@canalsentir]

hi from Mexico! Great TED talk with Renzo! Highlights beauty in Architecture and why it's so functional, and what it accomplishes! thanks!

[@bakytorazymbet3690]

One of the architects I really respect for his works and a design approach… Gracie

[@gyusbrainrot7444]

Wow i could listen to him all day

[@georgehoaau8652]

Wow - magic beauty!

[@trucking4crypto195]

Piano is a legend

[@angelmireles1275]

Amazing architect 🌱

[@Arquitaki]

you for sure have changed the world for better! thank you!

[@freddymendoza2630]

Beatiful,he is amazing architect.

[@kaserandukatjikara4771]

so much architectural knowledge I can learn from

[@abbasmuhammadd.7090]

Truly inspired Sir....Thank you.

[@shitlordflytrap1078]

It's a me, master-a-builder genius!

[@moeenuddin6756]

Incredible Truly Incredible!

[@cesarbello1269]

Es una maravilla escuchar a un arquitecto de la talla de Renzo Piano, sobre todo por la variedad de proyectos y temas, tan bien resueltos, tener esas oportunidades de las cuales, son muy pocos, vale la pena escuchar sus conceptos expuestos de manera sencilla y entendible. Gracias Renzo, un gran trabajo. Arquitecto.Cesar Bello

[@maroufnabil79]

In love with Renzo Piano

[@lupistana7885]

un'altro gioiello italiano da custodire, Renzo. grazie, è stato bello sentirti... Italia, in alto fino all'ultimo piano.

[@rr7firefly]

"Beauty is not a frivolous idea." This statement is a great prelude to understanding the need for it in our world. So many parts of many American cities are NOT beautiful; the result is that we live an impoverished life, one that no amount of digital media can fix.

[@yfhxbtupgvnhdgfchddhf]

well done, you motivate me to change the world and see with another point of view my city, I want to become architecture that's why I would like to say thank you for creating this kind of channel to motivate so I am from Kyrgyzstan and I believe that beautiful city can change the citizens so I am going to make something benefit to my country!!!

[@paolazo-l4790]

That was really enligting, Thank you Mr Piano

[@aum342]

SO NICE RENZO PIANO SIR YOU MARVELLOUS SPEECH OF ARCHITECTURE IN ARTS

[@evafuksova2556]

Perfect, just perfect!

[@santoshdalai7787]

Great Sir I have watch your show.you are such a genius .my gratitude for your talent sir.

[@TedescaIndica]

Grazie Mille! Você é uma inspiração!

[@mdmooin9191]

this old man becomes young in 1: 25 speed

[@potatopotatoeOG]

😫thank you😂 I needed this. I got sleepy in between the pauses

[@ngocminhhan4482]

lol

[@polpomutogeno5444]

He isn't an English native speaker

[@eiyoimloise]

Such an inspiration especially in architecture

[@jeanpaulfelix4095]

OMG...This guy is special even amoung architects.

[@kenny-magno]

Awesome! The beauty save one person at the time, so true ❤

[@jennief2108]

Thank you ! Fantastic

[@vishalramadoss668]

"Piazza is the beginning of the urban life, meet and mix experience and they mix ages"- Renzo Piano, Simply Profound

[@Schizofre]

"thats why i ruined it with my egotistical and idiotic idea of what paris should be"

[@moroz96108]

Amo Renzo Piano, amo architettura, amo Italia!

[@italo-muenchner]

Ayrav Zorom grazie 🙏

[@lawrenceborst9043]

Huge fan, I love his work

[@syedfurquanghous5135]

Excellent. Renzo Piano!!

[@parikarimi7297]

Real beauty is when the invisible joins the visible,coming on surface ..That's really ture👌👍👏👏👏

[@nestv_5922]

Architecture is nocturnal. Very educative, legendary

[@EmmaRoseLondon]

well said ! I just started an architecture channel as a small KZbinr :)

[@ysabellaperez3377]

Just wow!

[@timschulz9563]

At first I thought: Who is that old guy talking about architecture.Than I read his name. I love his work!

[@mqarchi5768]

I love his voice.🎉

[@saulernestoginesguzman6923]

A great message!

[@koowasha]

This is The best in the field. Period.

[@raissajesu]

Certamente uma inspiração!

[@myrta999]

He is so amazing person make you feel amazing as an architect, I hope I can change the world like he said to better world 🌍

[@mariaceliagomez5142]

Me encanta la arquitectura de renzo piano.

[@mohammadhosienkarimi9027]

amazing

[@misucmaker]

he just blow my mind

[@hekikoka5792]

Genius! A magnanimous word randomly dished about and attached to anything and anyone

[@stefanoantognoli9883]

A contemporary genius!

[@1LSWilliam]

An unbeatable philosophy of the two most powerful transcendent values: the beautiful and the good.

[@ahmedfawzy4035]

God willing, great work

[@marsy1480]

What a workspace!

[@TRON0314]

quiet design. why renzo is one of my favorites.

[@gulzarhaider6074]

One of the most educational and emotionally touching offering on Arcitrcture and how it could be achieved. BLESS YOU Mr Piano!!!!!. Gulzar Haider (teaching architecture since 1969).

[@karthikraja5103]

Really Awesome speech about architecture and also explain very beautiful about beauty of Architectural he really genius Architect............

[@EmmaRoseLondon]

I just started an architecture channel - feel free to check it out if you're interested! :)

[@SpatialModels]

Living legend ! starchitect !

[@tinashen2984]

The absolute master. solute.

[@tiptycoon9163]

Very good Renzo Piano!

[@Vincent14450]

I think it's amazing how someone can talk so passionately about architecture; something perceived as generally boring in my age category. However, it is the passion that hits you exactly right. I love how TED talks enrich my way of thinking by means of such videos. Some videos are about business, economics and other hard things, while some (like these) are very soft and just trigger the mind to become something better than it was the day before. Thanks TED And above all, also thanks Renzo. Your passion/story is inspiring

[@younno4910]

wowowowow this is renzo piano himself omgosh

[@mariocassar3117]

He’s a lovely philosopher....

[@klarisllaha5959]

The architect does not see a building by it’s realities and technical conceptions, the architect wants to inspire the human soul. Listen to the terms renzo uses for the constructions: flirting, the building inspires, the soul of the building… we have to preserve that human attitude, our world and society was not constructed by people who only perceived numbers and technicalities, no, think about the first great buildings in human history, they wanted to achieve the absolute by coming near to god and the stars, they had no apparent utilities, but inspired the human soul to take the next step, we as a human race and our creations, such as art and buildings share the same soul, don’t let nobody think we don’t need creativity and inspiration because that’s the reason we are where we are… my soul is crying right now

[@MisterMcKinney]

He’s a delicate genius

[@martymountebank5995]

The world would be a miserable place without Italians. Look at their achievements in art and architecture. Magnifico.

[@web-navigator]

Grazie Renzo! 🙏

[@cicron10]

Amazing count: 35

[@renaum]

Found the OCD guy

[@alanOHALAN]

I love sailing and philosophy, and I am also an architect -)

[@DomenicoCapasso]

Proud to be italian just because of people like Renzo!

[@sammanko5386]

Domenico Capasso Most Italian men are proud because of people like Corleone ,Gambino and symilar.

[@ArgoBeats]

and Piero Angela

[@DomenicoCapasso]

sam manko maybe American-italian. I guess 90% of Italian don't even know who they are LOL

[@DomenicoCapasso]

ArgoBeats absolutely, but even more his son Alberto. Lot of knowledge

[@ervaagah3359]

what’s that got to do with to be italian?!

[@colettevalensi2083]

I was his secretary. during the Beaboug project very cleaver but Rogers was do nice and his intelligence was luminous

[@marinanakova573]

A real genius!!!!!

[@juhiimi05]

Im so glad he mentioned the structural engineers that actually designed those buildings, not just drawing a frame without a structure to stand.

[@EduArchs]

awesome speech

[@jirenuniverse116]

I'm an architect student... and a historian, an artist, a doctor, a city planner, a tour guide, an interior designer, a business man, a psychologist, etc. Only architecture student can relate lol Edit: It's a joke everyone, can't believe I wrote this. I must be stressed on a project last year. I wrote this to complain actually hahaha

[@Beutax]

Cringe

[@ionc5319]

Cringe x2

[@ashleydanielle2306]

Yuuuuup!

[@nyx-fl6bl]

cringe(3)

[@jigsaw2253]

Cringe 4

[@jennief2108]

This is my No 1 Ted and Suzanne on the Trees.

[@geraltzhu9085]

Hat off to this gentleman.