The Art of Architecture

Season 3

The Art of Architecture is an exploration of the design and aesthetics of some of the world's most iconic buildings and the inspirations of the architects behind them. This fascinating documentary series provides an inside look at some of the greatest works of architecture in the world, from Lambeth Palace Library to Paris' Holy Trinity Church.

Where to Watch The Art of Architecture • Season 3

10 Episodes

Norman Foster, Narbo Via, Narbonne
E1
Norman Foster, Narbo Via, NarbonneSeries three begins with Norman Foster - a leading figure in British architecture, famous for The Gerkhin and London's Millennium Bridge.
Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, Amsterdam
E2
Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, AmsterdamA look at Daniel Libeskind's National Holocaust Memorial of Names in Amsterdam, which commemorates Dutch people who were killed in Nazi concentration camps.
Liz Diller, The Shed, New York
E3
Liz Diller, The Shed, New YorkSeeing the potential of the High Line in New York, Liz Diller extravagantly designed The Shed - a truly unique structure, on wheels.
Yiangou Architects, House in the Cotswolds
E4
Yiangou Architects, House in the CotswoldsA 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.
Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia
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Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova ScotiaA 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.
Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway
E6
Kjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, NorwayKjetil Thorsen, Wild Reindeer Pavilion, Norway: An architect with a global presence, the Norwegian's refined approach is displayed on the mountain of Snohetta.
Sumayya Vally, Serpentine Pavilion, London
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Sumayya Vally, Serpentine Pavilion, LondonSumayya Vally is the youngest architect to have been invited to design and build the Serpentine Pavilion
Niall McLaughlin, Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge
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Niall McLaughlin, Library at Magdalene College, CambridgeMcLaughlin's work is characterised by detail, and his latest piece is a library for Magdalene College Cambridge
David Chipperfield, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin
E9
David Chipperfield, Neue Nationalgalerie, BerlinThe man responsible for the restoration of Neue Nationgalerie - Sir David Chipperfield - refuses acclaim for the work
Dolunay Villa, Turkey, Foster & Partners
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Dolunay Villa, Turkey, Foster & PartnersOverlooking the Aegean Sea, the Dolunay Villa began as a sketch but transformed into something truly spectacular. Series finale.