Architecture at the Crossroads, Series

Synopsis: This 10-part series examines the main themes running through the world of architecture today.
1) The Present Situation: Doubts and Reassessment - exciting changes taking place in architecture.
2) Columns For People - the most influential buildings of the 1980s.
3) The New Market Places - village squares being replaced by shopping malls.
4) Houses For People - housing architecture challenges the new town ideal.
5) Texas - Instant - pop-up cities that show the 21st century in the making.
6) Islam - new Arab architecture.
7) Japan: Building the Zen Way - architectural inspiration and a thriving construction industry.
8) Preservation and Adaption - old buildings given a new lease of life.
9) Berlin, the City: A Space For Living - architectural initiatives prior to the Wall coming down.
10) Architecture: Quo Vadis? - is current architecture only a passing phase?
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 1986
Subjects: Architecture; History
Keywords: historic buildings

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