“How Much Does your Building Weigh, Mr Foster?”

This was pointed out to us by our good friend Andrew Miller and it is really a breathtaking piece of film. Its not exactly chairfaggery, but it shows some amazing architecture from around the world and is really a beautiful video short.

The film traces the rise of one of the world’s premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are Foster’s origins and how his dreams and influences inspired the design of emblematic
projects such as the largest building in the world, Beijing Airport, the Reichstag, the Hearst Building in New York and works such as the tallest bridge ever in Millau France. In the very near future, the majority of mankind will abandon the countryside and live entirely in cities.
Foster offers some striking solutions to the problems that this historic event will create.
Architecture comes alive. Foster’s projects are photographed in a cinematic style that seeks to bring the spectacular nature of their size and scale to the big screen.

Check it out Norman Foster’s Video on Vimeo

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