The Brits Who Built the Modern World

The Brits Who Built the Modern World

2014 · 180 min

A three-part series telling the story of how a generation of British architects conquered the globe with their high-tech vision. Covering British architects Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael Hopkins and Terry Farrell.

Directed by Peter Sweasey

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