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Architectural inspiration

Master architects share their vision for buildings that inflate, float, twist and glitter, while artfully addressing the challenges faced by their residents, their cities and the planet.

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Building the Seed Cathedral
16:35

Thomas Heatherwick

Building the Seed Cathedral

16 minutes 35 seconds
3 warp-speed architecture tales
17:57

Bjarke Ingels

3 warp-speed architecture tales

17 minutes 57 seconds
A new museum wing ... in a giant bubble
11:49

Liz Diller

A new museum wing ... in a giant bubble

11 minutes 49 seconds
Behind the design of Seattle's library
19:44

Joshua Prince-Ramus

Behind the design of Seattle's library

19 minutes 44 seconds
My wish: A call for open-source architecture
23:14

Cameron Sinclair

My wish: A call for open-source architecture

23 minutes 14 seconds
Turning dunes into architecture
11:26

Magnus Larsson

Turning dunes into architecture

11 minutes 26 seconds
Why architects need to use their ears
09:34

Julian Treasure

Why architects need to use their ears

9 minutes 34 seconds
My days as a young rebel
44:18

Frank Gehry

My days as a young rebel

44 minutes 18 seconds
Metal that breathes
08:42

Doris Kim Sung

Metal that breathes

8 minutes 42 seconds
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