Project Detail

Urbanized

Synopsis

A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
82 mins
Format
HDCAM
Director
Gary Hustwit
Producer
Gary Hustwit
Editor
Shelby Siegel, Michael Culyb
Director of Photography
Luke Geissbühler
Sound
Lou Teti
Composer
Kristian Dunn
Principal cast
Sir Norman Foster, Amanda Burden, Alejandro Aravena, Oscar Niemeyer, Rem Koolhaas

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Swiss Dots

23-25 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DJ
UK

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