Instagram has been here with us for some time. Actually, it is now 10 years we live with this visual social platform. Of course you can use it to see what your friends are up to, but it is definitely worth it to follow your idols and people who inspire you.
And since pictures are alpha and omega on Instagram, the platform is used by designers, architects, photographers. All the important people who care about how things around you look and function.
With this in mind, I put together list of 8 architects worth following. This list included only more of a personal profiles of architects, I am planning to make list of architectural offices in the future.
So let’s begin.
Arturo Tadeshi
Arturo is a leading voice of computational design. He’s the founder and creative director of the architecture practice and design consulting A>T. He wrote a book “AAD, Algorithms-aided Design: Parametric Strategies Using Grasshopper” which is a must-read for everyone interested in algorithm-aided design.
His exciting forms are hard to decipher and interesting to look at. So if you want to be challenged, give this guy a look.
Sou Fujimoto
As other Japanese architects, Sou Fujimoto is a master of his craft. White-glove architecture that is refined and in connection with the nature. Challenging the boundaries and working with various materials, discovering his architecture is always rewarding and intellectually stimulating.
Norman Foster
What an exquisitely crafted Instagram persona. Sir Norman Foster is the king of architects of Instagram club. Carefully curated, his feed shows the daily life of this icon together with many inspirations such as luxurious design pieces from the last century.
If you want to see Norman in his Mercedes 300SL from 1955 or on stylish Vespa, you came to the right place. Also if I remember correctly, there is a picture of him on a giant inflatable unicorn somewhere, but you have to scrool a bit to find that picture.
Mikkel Frost
If you are keen on architectural sketching, you have to take a look at Mikkel Frost. Amazing watercolours and pen sketches. Funky and cartoonish, what’s not to love?
John Pawson
Master of light and gentle architecture. John’s Instagram is full of healthy eye candies to satisfy even the most demanding viewers. Mosts of the photos are shot during amazing and specific light conditions, so take your time if light is important for your architecture.
Chris Precht
Our architect toddler, Chris Precht is the voice of timber construction and sustainability with a special interest in sustainable food production. Living in the mountains, far away from civilization, Chris takes on architecture is one of a curious explorer who takes on tasks all around the world and always delivers exceptional and challenging design.
Bob Borson
This list would not be complete without one of the greatest popularizer of architecture in the US. Bob has been here for many years, explaining what does it mean to be and work with an architect. His quest consisted of writing thousands of articles on his website and recording successful podcast.
Currently Assoc. Principal at BOKA Powell, he is the one to talk to about architectural sketching as a tool for problem solving and social media for architects. And he makes great smoked ribs as well.
Bjarke Ingels
If there is someone who made architecture popular and trendy, it is Bjarke Ingels. Citizen of the world, Bjarke posts photos from his journeys across the globe, places where he draws the inspiration from.
There are definitely many more worth following, these guys are just my favourites.
Who do you think should be on this list? Leave us your opinion in the comments.