The Art of Architecture

The Art of Architecture

An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.

Genre: Documentary


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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 1 - Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

February 2, 2021

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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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 2 - Cambridge Central Mosque

February 9, 2021

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 Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 3 - Lambeth Palace Library and Archives

February 16, 2021

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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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 4 - New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon

February 23, 2021

Sir Michael Hopkins and his wife detail their latest project - a stunning choir school in Wimbledon.

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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 5 - Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland

March 2, 2021

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

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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 6 - Island Rest, Hampshire

March 9, 2021

A look at the work of RIBA award-winning Swedish architect Magnus Strom and his unique new take on Mid-century Modern.

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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 7 - Holy Trinity Church, Paris

March 16, 2021

A look at the spectacular building, crafted by architect Jean-Michael Wilmotte and estimated to have cost 100 million euros.

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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 8 - Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia

March 23, 2021

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

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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 9 - Paris Law Courts

March 30, 2021

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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The Art of Architecture: Season 2 (2021): Episode 10 - Expo 2020

April 6, 2021

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.