An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.
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Professor Akbar Ahmed explore the architectural splendor of Islamic heritage and the profound connection between artistry and religious expression in Islam.
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.
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
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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.
Kevin McCloud follows an innovative community-led regeneration scheme in Castleford.
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...
Simon O'Brien travels the United Kingdom meeting people building their own homes.
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Design expert Kevin McCloud secures breathtaking vantage points from which to view impressive feats of architecture as he scales some of Britain's highest structures.
Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.
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?
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?
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse meets people who know and care about architecture, real estate and design, and finds out what guided their choices in the design and construction of their homes.
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
Personal reflections on the best of 20th Century architecture.
The show traces the history of architecture and urban planning in Reykjavík in the twentieth century. The series begins in 1915, in the big fire where many wooden houses in the town were destroyed. Then the time of the concrete houses began.
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10 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Trade Centre Transportation Hub | Jul 24, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Battersea Power Station | Jul 31, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | V&A Dundee | Aug 7, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Vessel | Aug 14, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Westminster Abbey | Aug 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Macallan Distillery | Aug 28, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Smithsonian National Museum of African American History | Sep 4, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Design Museum London | Sep 11, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Hampshire House | Sep 18, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Alexandra Palace | Sep 25, 2019 | 0.0 |
10 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Feb 2, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Cambridge Central Mosque | Feb 9, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Lambeth Palace Library and Archives | Feb 16, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon | Feb 23, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland | Mar 2, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Island Rest, Hampshire | Mar 9, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Holy Trinity Church, Paris | Mar 16, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia | Mar 23, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Paris Law Courts | Mar 30, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Expo 2020 | Apr 6, 2021 | 0.0 |
10 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norman Foster, Narbo Via, Narbonne | Apr 11, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, Amsterdam | Apr 18, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Liz Diller, The Shed, New York | Apr 25, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Yiangou Architects, House in the Cotswolds | May 2, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia | May 9, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway | May 16, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Sumayya Vally, Serpentine Pavilion, London | May 23, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Niall McLaughlin, Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge | May 30, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 9 | David Chipperfield, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin | Jun 6, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Dolunay Villa, Turkey, Foster & Partners | Jun 13, 2022 | 0.0 |