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    The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 3 - Lambeth Palace Library and Archives
    9.6/10(140 votes)

    #1 - Lambeth Palace Library and Archives

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 1 - World Trade Centre Transportation Hub
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    #2 - World Trade Centre Transportation Hub

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 2 - Battersea Power Station
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    #3 - Battersea Power Station

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 3 - V&A Dundee
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    #4 - V&A Dundee

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 4 - The Vessel
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    #5 - The Vessel

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 5 - Westminster Abbey
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    #6 - Westminster Abbey

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 6 - Macallan Distillery
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    #7 - Macallan Distillery

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 7 - Smithsonian National Museum of African American History
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    #8 - Smithsonian National Museum of African American History

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 8 - The Design Museum London
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    #9 - The Design Museum London

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 9 - Hampshire House
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    #10 - Hampshire House

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Art of Architecture Season 1 Episode 10 - Alexandra Palace
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    #11 - Alexandra Palace

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 1 - Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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    #12 - Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 2 - Cambridge Central Mosque
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    #13 - Cambridge Central Mosque

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 4 - New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon
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    #14 - New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 5 - Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland
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    #15 - Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 6 - Island Rest, Hampshire
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    #16 - Island Rest, Hampshire

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 7 - Holy Trinity Church, Paris
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    #17 - Holy Trinity Church, Paris

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 8 - Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia
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    #18 - Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 9 - Paris Law Courts
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    #19 - Paris Law Courts

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Art of Architecture Season 2 Episode 10 - Expo 2020
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    #20 - Expo 2020

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Art of Architecture Season 3 Episode 1 - Norman Foster, Narbo Via, Narbonne
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    #21 - Norman Foster, Narbo Via, Narbonne

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Art of Architecture Season 3 Episode 2 - Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, Amsterdam
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    #22 - Daniel Libeskind, Holocaust Monument of Names, Amsterdam

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Art of Architecture Season 3 Episode 3 - Liz Diller, The Shed, New York
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    #23 - Liz Diller, The Shed, New York

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Art of Architecture Season 3 Episode 4 - Yiangou Architects, House in the Cotswolds
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    #24 - Yiangou Architects, House in the Cotswolds

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Art of Architecture Season 3 Episode 5 - Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia
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    #25 - Brian McKay Lyons, Smith House, Nova Scotia

    S3:E5

    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 9.6/10 based on 140 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode scored 9.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "World Trade Centre Transportation Hub".