Basic Info

First Air: September 19, 1996

Rating: ⭐ 9.5/10 (2 votes)

Status: Returning Series

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 67

Last Episode

Name: The Phillips Exeter Academy Library

Season: 1, Episode: 67

Air Date: 2017-10-29

Runtime: 26 min

A masterpiece of geometry and of architectural precision, the library is one of Lous Kahn's last works. Louis Kahn reinvented library layouts by placing readers close to daylight on the periphery of the building, and by creating a vast central atrium.

Architectures

1996 1 seasons 67 episodes ⭐ 9.5/10 2 votes

Overview

An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.