The British Council proudly supports the exhibition ‘Art of Architecture: Foster+ Partners', which explores the major international architectural achievements of the practice that has recently been chosen to master plan the West Kowloon Cultural District. Focusing on sustainability, cultural and civic buildings and infrastructure, the exhibition presents important milestones that reflect the architects’ core ideal that the quality of our surroundings has a direct influence on the quality of our lives. Some of the world’s most notable structures will be featured such as the Millau Viaduct, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Swiss Re headquarters, the Reichstag in Berlin, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), The Sage Gateshead, Beijing and Stansted airports and Spaceport America.
Special Screening: How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?
Producer: Elena Ochoa
Directors: Norberto Lopez Amado & Carlos Carcas
Language: English (No subtitles)
Duration: 78 minutes
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Guided tour:
There will be a guided tour of ‘Art of Architecture: Foster + Partners’ exhibition prior to each screening. (Space limited, prior registration required)The British Council is partnering with Foster+ Partners to present the film ‘How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?’ 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 emblematic projects such as Beijing Airport, the Reichstag in Berlin and the tallest bridge in the world, Millau Viaduct. In the very near future, the majority of mankind will abandon the countryside and live in cities. Foster offers some striking solutions of the problems that this historic event will create. Architecture comes alive. Foster’s projects are filmed in cinematic style, seeking to bring the spectacular nature of their size and scale to the big screen.
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