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The Best Episodes of The Art of Architecture

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The Best Episodes of The Art of Architecture

An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.

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  1. 9.8/10(138 votes)

    #1 - Lambeth Palace Library and Archives

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    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.

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    #2 - World Trade Centre Transportation Hub

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    How did Santiago Calatrava's World Trade Center Transportation Hub come to be? This intriguing new series explores the inspirations behind the world's architectural marvels.

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    #3 - Battersea Power Station

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    A look at London's mammoth Battersea Power Station, brought back to life after 30 years of dereliction with designs from architect Jim Eyre.

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    #4 - V&A Dundee

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    An in-depth look at Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's first UK project, the magnificent V&A Dundee, including the huge challenges behind its construction.

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    #5 - The Vessel

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    A look at how Thomas Heatherwick's unusual and stunning design of many staircases became a mind-blowing tourist attraction in Manhattan, known as the Vessel.

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    #6 - Westminster Abbey

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    A look at Ptolemy Dean's Weston Tower, which lies within Westminster Abbey. Exploring what went into designing the most significant addition to the historic site of Westminster Abbey in 240 years.

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    #7 - Macallan Distillery

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    Explore the inspiration behind architect Graham Stirk's stunning Macallan Distillery in Scotland.

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    #8 - Smithsonian National Museum of African American History

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    A look into the stunning Smithsonian National Museum of African American History - designed by British architect David Adjaye, and inspired by the art and history of Africa.

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    #9 - The Design Museum London

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    An inside look at the architecture behind London's new Design Museum in Kensington, a result of minimalist John Pawson's exquisite vision.

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    #10 - Hampshire House

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    With his work loved by the Prince of Wales, John Simpson is the modern architect who creates breathtaking classical buildings - including his own Hampshire house.

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    #11 - Alexandra Palace

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    The final episode explores the theatre at London's Alexandra Palace. Restored by Matt Somerville, he infused it with modern touches, while keeping its rich history alive.

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    #12 - Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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    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.

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    #13 - Cambridge Central Mosque

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    The series continues with a look at the stunning mosque found in the heart of Cambridge as architect Julia Barfield reflects on its construction.

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    #14 - New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon

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    Sir Michael Hopkins and his wife detail their latest project - a stunning choir school in Wimbledon.

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    #15 - Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland

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    Swiss-British architect Christina Seilern reflects on her commission to create a world-class concert hall in the Swiss Alps.

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    #16 - Island Rest, Hampshire

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    A look at the work of RIBA award-winning Swedish architect Magnus Strom and his unique new take on Mid-century Modern.

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    #17 - Holy Trinity Church, Paris

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    A look at the spectacular building, crafted by architect Jean-Michael Wilmotte and estimated to have cost 100 million euros.

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    #18 - Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia

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    A look at the railway station designed by veteran architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, who also designed Waterloo International. (

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    #19 - Paris Law Courts

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    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.

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    #20 - Expo 2020

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    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.

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    #21 - Norman Foster, Narbo Via, Narbonne

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    Series three begins with Norman Foster - a leading figure in British architecture, famous for The Gerkhin and London's Millennium Bridge.

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    #22 - Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, Amsterdam

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    A look at Daniel Libeskind's National Holocaust Memorial of Names in Amsterdam, which commemorates Dutch people who were killed in Nazi concentration camps.

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    #23 - Liz Diller, The Shed, New York

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    Seeing the potential of the High Line in New York, Liz Diller extravagantly designed The Shed - a truly unique structure, on wheels.

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    #24 - Yiangou Architects, House in the Cotswolds

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    A look at the work of Cirencester-based Yiangou Architects and it director Ross Sharpe Ross, who have built a reputation for designing new country houses in the Jacobean style, while incorporating influences from a number of periods and styles.

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    #25 - Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia

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    A look at the work of Brian Mackay Lyons, a winner of Canada's Gold Medal for Architecture who is famed for his buildings situated across Nova Scotia.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lambeth Palace Library and Archives" is the best rated episode of "The Art of Architecture". It scored 9.8/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "World Trade Centre Transportation Hub".