Architectures 1
A series devoted to the most ambitious architectural creations of the 19th and 20th century, consisting of remarkable archive material, scale-models, and interviews with some of the greatest architects of our time. 6 x 26 minute episodes; "The Bauhaus", "The Faculty of Architecture in Oporto", "Family Lodging in Guise", "Nemausus 1", "The Georges Pompidou Center" and "The Post Office Savings Bank in Vienna".
Year: 2001
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Architectures
Country: France
Director: Frederic Compain, Richard Copans, Stan Neumann, Catherine Adda
Duration: 163 Minutes
Rating: Ex
Location in store: Documentary (Architectures)
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