Architectures
Architecture, often referred to as "the mother of all arts" can be scrolled below and includes the work of many of the great contempory architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Nathaniel Kahn and Le Cobusier. Now more than ever do Christchurch folk need to be exposed to the rebuild possibilities. Prepare to be inspired...
World's Greenest Homes: Season 1 and 2 (2010)
8.3/10
A visually stunning, all access tour of some of the most extraordinary houses ever built. From temples of glass and steel, to palaces made from presse... Read more
The Homes of Frank Lloyd Wright (1996)
Starring: Frank Lloyd Wright
From Fallingwater to the Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright created some of the most celebrated designs in history. But his development as an archi... Read more
Magnificent Obsession: Frank Lloyd Wright's Buildings and Legacy in Japan (2005)
7/10
Director: Karen Severns, Koichi Mori
Starring: Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, was deeply indebted to Japan for aesthetic inspiration - this is the story of... Read more
How We Built Britain (2007)
8.4/10
Director: Jonty Claypole
Starring: David Dimbleby
This lavish BBC series examines the history of the extraordinary buildings which grew out of the experiences and beliefs of the British people and def... Read more
Dan Cruickshank's Adventures in Architecture (2008)
Starring: Dan Cruickshank
Architectural historian Dan Cruickshank follows a global treasure trail of buildings that have impressed, astonished and delighted us and have changed... Read more
Grand Designs: Series 9 (2009)
8.5/10
Starring: Kevin McCloud
Series Nine of the landmark 'Grand Designs' presents a whole new level of ingenuity, ambition and architectural wonder. Expertly guided by the erudite... Read more
How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? (2010)
7.1/10
Director: Norberto Lopez Amado, Carlos Carcas
Starring: Norman Foster
Norman Foster is one of the world's most celebrated architects, a designer whose buildings combine a striking visual style with a conscious desire to... Read more
Kochuu: Japanese Architecture / Influence and Origin (2003)
7.5/10
Director: Jesper Wachtmeister
"Kochuu" is a visually stunning film by Jesper Wachtmeister about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on... Read more
Engineering an Empire: The Complete Series (2006)
8.2/10
Director: Mark Cannon
Starring: Peter Weller
Hosted by Peter Weller, this Emmy Award-winning series examines the most magnificent and sophisticated civilizations in history through the lens of th... Read more
Ancient Megastructures: Volume 1 (2007)
Certain landmarks have captured the imagination and awe of modern-day architects and engineers around the world as they work to solve the mystery of h... Read more