An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.
Showing Season 2 of 3
Season 2
2021
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01. Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2021-02-02
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.
02. Cambridge Central Mosque
2021-02-09
The series continues with a look at the stunning mosque found in the heart of Cambridge as architect Julia Barfield reflects on its construction.
03. Lambeth Palace Library and Archives
2021-02-16
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.
04. New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon
2021-02-23
Sir Michael Hopkins and his wife detail their latest project - a stunning choir school in Wimbledon.
05. Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland
2021-03-02
Swiss-British architect Christina Seilern reflects on her commission to create a world-class concert hall in the Swiss Alps.
06. Island Rest, Hampshire
2021-03-09
A look at the work of RIBA award-winning Swedish architect Magnus Strom and his unique new take on Mid-century Modern.
07. Holy Trinity Church, Paris
2021-03-16
A look at the spectacular building, crafted by architect Jean-Michael Wilmotte and estimated to have cost 100 million euros.
08. Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia
2021-03-23
A look at the railway station designed by veteran architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, who also designed Waterloo International. (
09. Paris Law Courts
2021-03-30
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.
10. Expo 2020
2021-04-06
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.