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Bringing architecture into focus – experience it now on film

International in scope and selected for their informative approach to popular topics of study, these documentaries span defining movements, landmark projects that continue to shape our understanding of space, and their diverse cultural contexts.

Enhance your course content with a videographic approach to architecture, interior design, and design history.

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Insight into influential architects — including Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius, Philip Johnson and Paolo Soleri

In‑depth case studies of landmark buildings — such as the Pompidou Centre, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Fagus Factory

Perspectives on sacred spaces and belief systems — spanning Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism

Global viewpoints on design traditions — ranging from Japanese architectural principles to European modernity and emerging urban futures

Curriculum‑aligned content — delivering exceptional coverage of major architects, movements and buildings in thought-provoking films, designed to support both teaching and research

Ideal for academic streaming across disciplines — supporting modules in architecture, interiors, design, art history, cultural studies and related fields

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