How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster?

Spain, Germany, United States, Switzerland, France, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom

2010

78 Min

Color

1.85:1

English

Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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DIR Carlos Carcas, Norberto López Amado

SOUND Raúl Martínez

Melbourne (Our Spaces), São Paulo (International Perspective), BAFICI (Panorama: Art and Apart), Vancouver (Arts and Letters)

Synopsis

One of the world’s most prolific modern architects, Lord Norman Foster has designed renowned buildings and landmarks such as Wembley Staduim, Berlin’s Reichstag building and London’s 30 St Mary Axe (otherwise known as ‘The Gherkin’). Despite having designed works in more than 150 cities throughout more than 50 countries, Foster maintains that the architect is always at the mercy of the client.

In How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster? Deyan Sudjic, director of the Design Museum in London, narrates a journey through Foster’s life work. Coupled with sweeping shots and breathtaking views of Foster’s most well-known buildings, this film looks at what makes the great man tick, and unearths the sources of his many inspirations. –MIFF