The Art of Architecture

The Art of Architecture

Continuing First aired 24/Jul/2019 United Kingdom English 4 season(s) 32 episode(s)
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An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.
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Season 3 · Season 3
10 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Apr/2022
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S3E10
Dolunay Villa, Turkey, Foster & Partners
Air date: 13/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Dolunay Villa began as a sketch but transformed into something truly spectacular. Series finale.

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Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Dolunay Villa began as a sketch but transformed into something truly spectacular. Series finale.

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David Chipperfield, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin
Air date: 06/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The man responsible for the restoration of Neue Nationgalerie - Sir David Chipperfield - refuses acclaim for the work

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The man responsible for the restoration of Neue Nationgalerie - Sir David Chipperfield - refuses acclaim for the work

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Niall McLaughlin, Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge
Air date: 30/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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McLaughlin's work is characterised by detail, and his latest piece is a library for Magdalene College Cambridge

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McLaughlin's work is characterised by detail, and his latest piece is a library for Magdalene College Cambridge

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S3E6
Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway
Air date: 16/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway: An architect with a global presence, the Norwegian's refined approach is displayed on the mountain of Snohetta.

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Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway: An architect with a global presence, the Norwegian's refined approach is displayed on the mountain of Snohetta.

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S3E5
Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia
Air date: 09/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A look at the work of Brian Mackay Lyons, a winner of Canada's Gold Medal for Architecture who is famed for his buildings situated across Nova Scotia.

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A look at the work of Brian Mackay Lyons, a winner of Canada's Gold Medal for Architecture who is famed for his buildings situated across Nova Scotia.

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Yiangou Architects, House in the Cotswolds
Air date: 02/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A look at the work of Cirencester-based Yiangou Architects and it director Ross Sharpe Ross, who have built a reputation for designing new country houses in the Jacobean style, while incorporating influences from a number of periods and styles.

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A look at the work of Cirencester-based Yiangou Architects and it director Ross Sharpe Ross, who have built a reputation for designing new country houses in the Jacobean style, while incorporating influences from a number of periods and styles.

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Liz Diller, The Shed, New York
Air date: 25/Apr/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Seeing the potential of the High Line in New York, Liz Diller extravagantly designed The Shed - a truly unique structure, on wheels.

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Seeing the potential of the High Line in New York, Liz Diller extravagantly designed The Shed - a truly unique structure, on wheels.

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Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, Amsterdam
Air date: 18/Apr/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A look at Daniel Libeskind's National Holocaust Memorial of Names in Amsterdam, which commemorates Dutch people who were killed in Nazi concentration camps.

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A look at Daniel Libeskind's National Holocaust Memorial of Names in Amsterdam, which commemorates Dutch people who were killed in Nazi concentration camps.

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Norman Foster, Narbo Via, Narbonne
Air date: 11/Apr/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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Series three begins with Norman Foster - a leading figure in British architecture, famous for The Gerkhin and London's Millennium Bridge.

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Series three begins with Norman Foster - a leading figure in British architecture, famous for The Gerkhin and London's Millennium Bridge.

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Season 2 · Season 2
10 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Feb/2021
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Expo 2020
Air date: 06/Apr/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The design of buildings at Expo 2020 in Dubai, from the Mobility Pavilion by Norman Foster's practice to the Sustainability Pavilion by Nicholas Grimshaw.

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The design of buildings at Expo 2020 in Dubai, from the Mobility Pavilion by Norman Foster's practice to the Sustainability Pavilion by Nicholas Grimshaw.

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Paris Law Courts
Air date: 30/Mar/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Marvel at the Palais de Justice by Italian architect Renzo Piano, a Pritzker Prize winner noted for buildings such as the New York Times headquarters.

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Marvel at the Palais de Justice by Italian architect Renzo Piano, a Pritzker Prize winner noted for buildings such as the New York Times headquarters.

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Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia
Air date: 23/Mar/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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A look at the railway station designed by veteran architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, who also designed Waterloo International. (

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A look at the railway station designed by veteran architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, who also designed Waterloo International. (

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Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland
Air date: 02/Mar/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Swiss-British architect Christina Seilern reflects on her commission to create a world-class concert hall in the Swiss Alps.

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Swiss-British architect Christina Seilern reflects on her commission to create a world-class concert hall in the Swiss Alps.

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Lambeth Palace Library and Archives
Air date: 16/Feb/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Lambeth Palace Library and Archives, London: Husband-and-wife duo Clare and Sandy Wright reflect on designing the state-of-the-art library and archive in Lambeth Palace.

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Lambeth Palace Library and Archives, London: Husband-and-wife duo Clare and Sandy Wright reflect on designing the state-of-the-art library and archive in Lambeth Palace.

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Cambridge Central Mosque
Air date: 09/Feb/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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The series continues with a look at the stunning mosque found in the heart of Cambridge as architect Julia Barfield reflects on its construction.

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The series continues with a look at the stunning mosque found in the heart of Cambridge as architect Julia Barfield reflects on its construction.

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Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Air date: 02/Feb/2021 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
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Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: The series starts with a look back at the career of the late Zaha Hadid and meets the team who continue on her legacy.

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Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: The series starts with a look back at the career of the late Zaha Hadid and meets the team who continue on her legacy.

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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Jul/2019
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Alexandra Palace
Air date: 25/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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The final episode explores the theatre at London's Alexandra Palace. Restored by Matt Somerville, he infused it with modern touches, while keeping its rich history alive.

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The final episode explores the theatre at London's Alexandra Palace. Restored by Matt Somerville, he infused it with modern touches, while keeping its rich history alive.

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Hampshire House
Air date: 18/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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With his work loved by the Prince of Wales, John Simpson is the modern architect who creates breathtaking classical buildings - including his own Hampshire house.

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With his work loved by the Prince of Wales, John Simpson is the modern architect who creates breathtaking classical buildings - including his own Hampshire house.

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S1E8
The Design Museum London
Air date: 11/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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An inside look at the architecture behind London's new Design Museum in Kensington, a result of minimalist John Pawson's exquisite vision.

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An inside look at the architecture behind London's new Design Museum in Kensington, a result of minimalist John Pawson's exquisite vision.

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S1E7
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History
Air date: 04/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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A look into the stunning Smithsonian National Museum of African American History - designed by British architect David Adjaye, and inspired by the art and history of Africa.

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A look into the stunning Smithsonian National Museum of African American History - designed by British architect David Adjaye, and inspired by the art and history of Africa.

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Westminster Abbey
Air date: 21/Aug/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. Exploring what went into designing the most significant addition to the historic site of Westminster Abbey in 240 years.

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A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. Exploring what went into designing the most significant addition to the historic site of Westminster Abbey in 240 years.

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The Vessel
Air date: 14/Aug/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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A look at how Thomas Heatherwick's unusual and stunning design of many staircases became a mind-blowing tourist attraction in Manhattan, known as the Vessel.

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A look at how Thomas Heatherwick's unusual and stunning design of many staircases became a mind-blowing tourist attraction in Manhattan, known as the Vessel.

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V&A Dundee
Air date: 07/Aug/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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An in-depth look at Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's first UK project, the magnificent V&A Dundee, including the huge challenges behind its construction.

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An in-depth look at Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's first UK project, the magnificent V&A Dundee, including the huge challenges behind its construction.

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Battersea Power Station
Air date: 31/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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A look at London's mammoth Battersea Power Station, brought back to life after 30 years of dereliction with designs from architect Jim Eyre.

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A look at London's mammoth Battersea Power Station, brought back to life after 30 years of dereliction with designs from architect Jim Eyre.

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World Trade Centre Transportation Hub
Air date: 24/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 40 min
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How did Santiago Calatrava's World Trade Center Transportation Hub come to be? This intriguing new series explores the inspirations behind the world's architectural marvels.

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How did Santiago Calatrava's World Trade Center Transportation Hub come to be? This intriguing new series explores the inspirations behind the world's architectural marvels.

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Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Sep/2020
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