Architectures — Season 1, Episode 27: The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Documentary • 26 min • 1 season, 67 episodes • ★ 9.5/10
Episode synopsis
Known for his strange and deconstructed forms, Frank Gehry designed this monumental, but chaotic and abstract-looking sculpture in 1967. Covered in titanium, the curves on the building have been designed to appear random in order to catch the light.
About Architectures
An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.