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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...

Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home (2012)

7.6/10
Starring: Kevin McCloud

Kevin McCloud wants to buy himself a beautiful piece of woodland, roll up his sleeves and build a cabin in the woods. Hes decided that everything has... Read more

Kings of Construction (2008)

6.8/10

The Discovery Channel presents this series that gives an insight into the world of high-pressure construction; filming the architects, engineers and b... 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

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

Maillart's Bridges (2001)

Director: Heinz Emigholz

Focuses on the work of Swiss artist, civil engineer, and legendary bridge builder Robert Maillart. On a basic level, this is a study of reinforced con... Read more

Man Made Marvels: Buildings by Design (2008)

6.1/10

Produced for Discovery Channel, this series takes you on a journey through four revolutionary constructions; the visionary ideas and the people who br... Read more

Mansion: Great Houses of Europe - The Complete Series (2010)

5/10

They were the jewels in the European Crown. Built from the most splendid designs by the greatest architects of their time, the great houses of Europe... Read more

My Architect (2003)

7.4/10
Director: Nathaniel Kahn

Born in Estonia and raised in Philadelphia, Louis I. Kahn was one of the 20th century's most important architects, blending the massive geometrics of... Read more

Palace of Dreams (2005)

6.8/10

Sydney's magnificent State Theatre is one of the few remaining examples in the world of the old style Picture Palace, and also one of the most beautif... Read more

Paris Revealed (2013)

"Paris Revealed" embarks us on a journey to the heart of the most emblematic monuments of the City of Lights. Over the course of three episodes, meet... Read more