About this season
An exploration of some of the world's most famous structures and the inspirations of the architects behind them.
Episodes (10)
1. Bee'ah Headquarters, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Aired 2 February 2021
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.
2. Cambridge Central Mosque
Aired 9 February 2021
The series continues with a look at the stunning mosque found in the heart of Cambridge as architect Julia Barfield reflects on its construction.
3. Lambeth Palace Library and Archives
Aired 16 February 2021
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.
4. New Music School, King's College School, Wimbledon
Aired 23 February 2021
Sir Michael Hopkins and his wife detail their latest project - a stunning choir school in Wimbledon.
5. Concert Hall, Andermatt, Switzerland
Aired 2 March 2021
Swiss-British architect Christina Seilern reflects on her commission to create a world-class concert hall in the Swiss Alps.
6. Island Rest, Hampshire
Aired 9 March 2021
A look at the work of RIBA award-winning Swedish architect Magnus Strom and his unique new take on Mid-century Modern.
7. Holy Trinity Church, Paris
Aired 16 March 2021
A look at the spectacular building, crafted by architect Jean-Michael Wilmotte and estimated to have cost 100 million euros.
8. Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia
Aired 23 March 2021
A look at the railway station designed by veteran architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, who also designed Waterloo International. (
9. Paris Law Courts
Aired 30 March 2021
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.
10. Expo 2020
Aired 6 April 2021
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.