Design Intent
Welcome to Design Intent, a quiet corner of the internet where architecture meets exploration.
I’m Ryan—an architect by trade, working primarily in commercial projects. But outside the office, I love taking time to sketch, model, and visualize design ideas that exist outside the demands of clients, budgets, or codebooks.
This channel documents those creative experiments—from concept sketches to 3D modeling and visualizations. Sometimes it’s a cabin in the woods. Sometimes it’s an urban infill study. Always, it’s about process, curiosity, and the craft of thoughtful design.
If you enjoy architecture, calm storytelling, and the beauty of unfinished ideas, you’re in the right place.
Grab some tea, settle in, and let’s explore what design can be—beyond the brief.
The Architect’s Design Challenge | 10 Minutes vs 1 Hour vs 6 Hours
Montessori Admin Building - Architectural Walkthrough
Architect Converts a NYC Apartment to a Tiny Home Cabin
Midcentury Modern Airbnb — Architectural Walkthrough (Palm Springs Inspired)
Gifts Architects ACTUALLY Want | Architecture Gift Guide 2025
Inside the Creative Process: How I Design
Architect Designs a Seattle Coffee Shop Airbnb | Sketch to Render
Modern Courtyard Home — Architectural Walkthrough
The $50M Luxury Dream Garage COMMUNITY – Architecture on a Racetrack
Designing Aya’s Hidden Cottage | A Ghibli-Inspired Retreat in the Forest
Community Design | Architect Designs Community Amenity Center
Architect Designs a Loft Library Tiny House (Missouri Airbnb | 50 States Series)
Modern Courtyard House Design | Architect Designs Dream Home
Can AI Replace Architects? Dream Home Design Test
Designing a Modern Wyoming Ranch Retreat | 50 States, 50 Designs
Designing a Real Pokémon Center | Calm Architecture Meets Pokémon Nostalgia
Designing a Trade College for Real-World Skills
Designing the Perfect Mid-Century Airbnb in Palm Springs | 50 States Design Series
Viv’s Café from Legends & Lattes — An Architect Visualizes the Cozy Fantasy
Inside the Dream Garage Loft – A Modern Workshop Retreat
Designing a Modern Coffee Shop – Industrial Style with Concrete, Steel, and Red Accents
One-of-a-Kind Airbnb with a View – Designing The Watchline Project
Designing Ahsoka’s Retreat – A Former Jedi’s Quiet Space in the Cliffs
Modern Beach House in Thailand – Designing A Dream Retreat in Koh Samui
Designing Every Car Lover’s Dream Garage – Sketch to 3D Build
What If Maximus Lived? Designing a Gladiator’s Villa in Modern Rome - Sketch to Render
Designing a Montessori Welcome Center – Architecture for Calm, Nature-Inspired Learning
Designing a Modern Lake Cabin – From Summer Memories to Architecture