An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.
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Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.
A documentary series profiling architects who are using design as a form of activism and resistance to tackle the world’s urban, environmental and social crises. The series follows architects from Vietnam, Nigeria, Spain, Pakistan, Israel/Occupied West Bank and Brazil who believe architecture can do more than iconic towers and luxury flats – turning away from elite “starchitecture” to design for the majority.
Follows hoteliers around the country who have captured the nostalgia, charm and character of their respective hometowns.
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
Kevin McCloud follows households as they embark on an epic mission to construct their own homes, creating brand-new streets in Britain's biggest self-build project
Having spent the best part of 10 years talking about buildings, getting excited about new technologies and materials, plus critiquing the emotional journey of more than 50 Grand Designers – finally, it's time to turn the tables on Kevin McCloud's traditional role and watch him build his own house. But, clearly it won't be that straightforward...
Secrets of the Superfactories is a fast-paced and fact-filled documentary series that lifts the lid on the production of some of the world’s biggest, greenest and smartest factories around the globe. The series explores how everything from everyday products to iconic design is made and takes viewers into the hidden world of the hyper-efficient and flexible factories of the future.
This four-part history series looks at how Australia has been shaped by its many definitions of home. Historic moments impacted homes, their designs, and the way we live as a society. From economic booms and busts to the fight for Land Rights and recognition, from various cultural migrations to the unrelenting force of nature, emerges a country building its way into the future.
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Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.
They are some of the world’s all-time greatest building projects. Most have stood the test of time, but with today’s technology, could they be duplicated and done better?
Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.
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Under the leadership of architect Samppa Lappalainen, we follow the passion projects of house builders from the beginning, from the design table through construction stages and challenges to the finished dream home. Where did the old dreams start and what kind of work must be done to fulfill the dreams? And was all the hard work worth it?
The enormous popularity of recent British dramas such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, and Sherlock, has led to vast interest in the real-life stories and history of the icons of Great Britain. Each episode of this series visits a famous British building or institution to explore its past and present, meeting a wide range of experts and historians along the way.
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
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Documentary series exploring the history of design
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67 episodes • 1996
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Villa Dall'Ava | Sep 19, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Nemausus 1 | Sep 26, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Iron House | Oct 3, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Charlety, a Stadium in the City | Oct 10, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Pierrefonds, the Architect's Castle | Oct 17, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Vienna Savings Bank | Jul 2, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Georges Pompidou Centre | Jul 23, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Family Lodging in Guise | Aug 13, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 9 | A House in Bordeaux | Aug 27, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Dessau Bauhaus | Mar 3, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Satolas - TGV | Mar 10, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Johnson Building | Mar 17, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Paris Fine Art School | Mar 24, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Siza School | Apr 14, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Stone Thermal Baths | Apr 21, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Galleria Umberto I | May 19, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Saint Pancras Station | Jun 2, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Wind Box | Jun 9, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Garnier Opera | Jun 16, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Jewish Museum Berlin | Jul 5, 2003 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Convent of La Tourette | Jul 26, 2003 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Auditorium Building in Chicago | Sep 6, 2003 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Municipal Center of Säynätsalo | Sep 13, 2003 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Casa Milá | Sep 20, 2003 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Glass House | Feb 26, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Abbey Church of Saint Foy at Conques | Mar 5, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao | Mar 19, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans | Apr 2, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 29 | Jean Prouvé's House | Apr 30, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Multimedia Library of Sendai | May 14, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Alhambra, Grenade | Mar 11, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 32 | Phaeno, Building as Landscape | Mar 18, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The House of Sugimoto | Apr 1, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Reception and Congress Building in Rome | Apr 15, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 35 | The Yoyogo Olympic Gymnasiums | May 20, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 36 | The Villa Barbaro | Jun 17, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 37 | The Royal Mosque at Isfahan | Feb 11, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 38 | The Menier Chocolate Factory | Sep 13, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 39 | The Pyramid of Pharoah Djoser at Saqqara | Sep 20, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 40 | The German Pavilion in Barcelona | Sep 27, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 41 | The SAS Royal Hotel | Oct 11, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 42 | Roissy 1 | Oct 25, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 43 | The Maisons Castle | Nov 15, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 44 | The Luxembourg Philharmonic | Dec 6, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 45 | VitraHaus | Oct 2, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 46 | The Igualada Cemetery | Oct 9, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 47 | The Citadel de Lille | Oct 16, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 48 | The Sainte-Geneviève Library | Oct 30, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 49 | The Church of Notre-Dame du Raincy | Nov 13, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 50 | Ewha, the Seoul Hidden University | Dec 4, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 51 | The Rolex Learning Center | May 5, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 52 | The National Dance Center | May 19, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 53 | The Cologne Cathedral | May 26, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 54 | The Citadel of Leisure, the Pompeia Social Service Center | Jun 23, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 55 | The Hotels de Soubise and de Rohan | Jul 7, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 56 | The French Communist Party Headquarters | Aug 30, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 57 | The Unal House | Sep 6, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 58 | The Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam | Sep 13, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 59 | The Glass Galleon | Sep 20, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 60 | Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Mughal Mausoleum | Oct 4, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 61 | The Home for All at Rikuzentakata | Oct 11, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 62 | The Wa Shan Guesthouse | Oct 18, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 63 | The Glasgow School of Art | Oct 25, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 64 | The Sante, a Prison in Paris | Oct 8, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 65 | The Bamboo School of Bali | Oct 15, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 66 | Médiacité - a Designer Mall | Oct 22, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 67 | The Phillips Exeter Academy Library | Oct 29, 2017 | 0.0 |