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Building the Gherkin

 

USA 2005, 89 minutes
Dir. Miriam Von Arx
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Documentary

Topics: Architecture.

 

Aroview: In deconstructing London’s Gherkin Building – a 590-foot skyscraper in the heart of the CBD – dir. Von Arx reveals the opposing forces that championed and resisted its erection. Posing difficult questions as to the need for another towering landmark in the wake of 9/11, this also fascinates as a blueprint of a radical and unique architectural feat.

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DVD Features

  • 'making of' documentary / featurette
  • extra stuff
  • trailers
  • aspect ratio: 4:3
 

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