Filmakers - Architecture

Architecture

7 film(s) found

	George Washington Bridge: Crossing the Hudson The George Washington Bridge spanning the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey is often called the most beautiful bridge in the world. Such a bridge had been envisioned ever since the Brooklyn Bridge was built in the 1890's but the execution of such a large span had to wait for more than a quarter of a century, until 1931. more »
	Heavenly Mud This unique film takes us on a journey down the Niger River in Mali, West Africa, an area filled with rarely seen traditional African architecture. The strikingly beautiful ancient mosques and palaces of legendary cities like Timbuktu and Djenne were built with mud (adobe) and have stood for over a thousand years. more »
	Iron Ladies This documentary looks at women who work in the field of ironworking, a construction trade that is overwhelmingly male, and the attendant physical and emotional problems the women face. more »
	The Last Wright: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Rebirth of an American City By 1908, Frank Lloyd Wright was considered the most innovative architect in Chicago. He traveled to Mason City, Iowa, to design a unique business block-- a bank and an adjoining hotel, the Park Inn. This unique film traces the life, death, and possible rebirth of a Midwest downtown through the prism of the decaying hotel. As a last resort, the city decided to place it on E-bay in an effort to sustain this landmark structure. more »
	The Lost City: Beijing This film looks at the issues of urban gentrification and preservation in Beijing today, as the old neighborhoods are being demolished for 'development' more »
	Mr. Wong’s World Mr. Wong is a wealthy business man who returned to China from Canada. He has made it his mission to rescue historic buildings of old Shanghai that would otherwise fall prey to the wrecking ball during an unprecedented building boom. more »
	The Twin Towers: A History The Twin Towers have attained mythic status in the 21st century. The effect of their destruction and the tragic loss of life is engraved on the American consciousness. Here is a fascinating history of the buildings that set the character of lower Manhattan and symbolized not only the power of New York City but American culture and financial dominance. more »