Man Made Marvels: Buildings by Design
Produced for Discovery Channel, this series takes you on a journey through four revolutionary constructions; the visionary ideas and the people who bring them to life, the seemingly insurmountable challenges and the innovative solutions that make the impossible. Meet the designers with the vision, the inspiration and the daring to take architectural dreams to new design heights. Featuring; 'Taipei 101', 'Petronas Towers', 'Ultimate Casino' and 'Songdo - Future City'.
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentaries, New Zealand Docos, Architectures, Docos - Art & Architectures
Country: NZ, USA
Duration: 180 Minutes
Rating: G
6.1/10
Location in store: Documentary (Architectures)
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