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Para intentar superar la reciente y trágica pérdida de su hija, el arquitecto John Baxter y su mujer Laura se trasladan a Venecia con el encargo de restaurar una vieja iglesia. Durante su estancia conocerán a un par de ancianas que dicen haber entrado en comunicación con su difunta hija y que les advierten de un peligro inminente.

Acostumbrada a la tranquilidad de Illinois donde tiene su residencia, la Dra. Kate Forester se traslada a un ajetreado hospital de Chicago. Lo que más la duele es desprenderse de su preciosa casa de madera con unas enormes ventanas que dan al lago. Pero se la alquila a un desconocido, al que deja una nota pidiéndole que le reenvíe el correo a la nueva dirección. Alex Wyler, el nuevo inquilino, es un frustrado arquitecto con mucho talento que tiene una conexión especial con la casa.

La hija mayor de una pareja de artistas, Hannah, es una esposa devota, madre cariñosa y actriz de éxito. Defensora leal de sus dos hermanas, Lee y Holly, es también la columna vertebral de una familia que parece casi tan resentida de su estabilidad como depende de ella. Pero cuando la rivalidad fraternal sabotea silenciosamente el mundo perfecto de Hannah, finalmente se da cuenta de que está tan perdida como todos los demás, y para ser capaz de encontrarse tendrá que elegir entre la independencia y... la familia sin la cual no puede vivir.

Dom Cobb es un ladrón hábil, el mejor de todos, especializado en el peligroso arte de extracción: el robo de secretos valiosos desde las profundidades del subconsciente durante el estado de sueño cuando la mente está más vulnerable. Esta habilidad excepcional de Cobb le ha hecho un jugador codiciado en el traicionero nuevo mundo de espionaje corporativo, pero al mismo tiempo, le ha convertido en un fugitivo internacional y ha tenido que sacrificar todo que le importaba. Ahora a Cobb se le ofrece una oportunidad para redimirse. Con un último trabajo podría recuperar su vida anterior, pero solamente si logra lo imposible.

Un arquitecto norteamericano llega a Roma, acompañado de su esposa, con motivo de una exposición dedicada al artista francés del sigo XVIII Étienne-Louise Boullée. El arquitecto, a lo largo del tiempo, se obsesiona con unos tremendos dolores de estómago, convencido de que está relacionado con que su mujer está teniendo una aventura con otro colega italiano.

Entre los documentales de Teshigahara destaca uno realizado en 1984 sobre la vida del gran Antonio Gaudí (1852-1926) que, según los especialistas, dio origen a un auge sin precedentes en Japón de admiración e interés por la obra del arquitecto y escultor catalán. Un viaje a la arquitectura de Gaudí, incluyendo su obra maestra inacabada, la catedral de la Sagrada Familia, en Barcelona. (FILMAFFINITY)

Jarnow regularizes a child's primitive sketch of a house into increasingly firmer architecture, showing how the same place might by rendered by different hands. Objects twist and turn, a drawing resolving into a wall painting, as the perspective shifts, boxes within boxes, until the viewer is back outside

The documentary 'Vilanova Artigas: the architect and the light' rebuilds the life of the brazilian architect João Batista Vilanova Artigas. His relatives, friends, students and six of his major works tell the history of this iconic latinamerican modernist.

In 1950 architect Anthony B. Almeida was one of the first to introduce modern architecture in Tanzania. At that time architectural modernism was the preferred expression of the intended colonial welfare state. After Independence in 1961 Nyerere’s African socialism used the same architectural style to convey the hope and strength of the new African nation. Following Almeida and some of his colleagues, the film questions what is left of the dreams and ideals of this first generation. It searches for new definitions of happiness in booming African cities like today’s Dar es Salaam. The film documents the everlasting human pursuit of modernity, not only in architecture but also in contemporary urban life.

The Spirit in Architecture examines the work of John Lautner, one of the most visionary and profound architects, who began his career in Los Angeles in the 1930's. This illuminating journey into Lautner's world features never before seen footage from his apprenticeship with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin; extensive documentation of his extraordinary buildings; and interviews with historians, critics, collaborators, clients, and Lautner himself, which put his achievements in perspective. his building's use in feature films and his Googie's coffee shop design demonstrate his contribution to popular culture.

The Barbican Estate in the City of London is arguably England's finest example of Brutalist architecture. This film explores the history of the estate from the perspective of its residents

Once a maverick who was nearly run out of the American Institute of Architects, John Portman is now recognized as one of the most innovative and imitated architects ever. Over 45 years, Portman's iconic urban statements and eye-popping interiors have risen in 60 cities on four continents to redefine cityscapes in America, and skylines in China and the rest of Asia. The film captures Portman's approach in an intimate portrait that, by turn, assesses and appreciates Portman's work. Dramatic time-lapse footage shows off Portman's buildings at their best- often in moving sunlight that washes over his facades and spaces.

Gaudi's Sagrada Familia has been continuously under construction since 1882.

Adaptación de High Rise, novela publicada por J.G. Ballard a mediados de los años ‘70. La historia narra la llegada del doctor Robert Laing a la Torre Elysium, un enorme rascacielos dentro del cual se desarrolla todo un mundo aparte, en el cual parece existir la sociedad ideal. Pero secretamente, el recién llegado se sentirá perturbado ante la posibilidad de que este orden utópico no sea tal. Sospechas que rápidamente serán corroboradas de la forma más siniestra.

Nazi Third Reich propaganda film that used architecture as a statement about "racial accomplishment," and so called "racial superiority." Hitler claimed that between 1934 and 1940, the Nazi rule of Germany had produced architectural uniqueness, and this film was produced to shown to attempt to validate that. The opening montage gives a survey of earlier Gothic and Baroque structures in the country as an example of "architectural superiority" that the German race was said to be the sole inventor of; then moves on to deride the recent construction of the Bauhaus school (with a racially motivated score of Jazz music) and an example of German "architectural decay." Then proceeds to show off buildings constructed by the Nazi and an architectural revival, to "last 1000 years," Film also spends a great of time dwelling on massive and "busy" monuments that had been erected all over the county.

Koolhaas Houselife portrays one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture. The film lets the viewer enter into the house's daily intimacy through the stories and daily chores of Guadalupe Acedo, the housekeeper, and the other people who look after the building. Pungent, funny and touching.

A year in the life of one of America's most innovative classrooms where students design & build to transform their hometown community. The film follows Emily Pilloton and Matt Miller as they teach the fundamentals of design, architecture and construction to a class of high school juniors in rural North Carolina.

Hans Scharoun has built houses which show not only structural substance and aesthetic forms but also how human beings should live in buildings. This depiction can only be imaginary - like reading invisible writing on walls. Bitomsky's film looks at several of Scharoun's buildings.

Archiculture takes a thoughtful, yet critical look at the architectural studio. The 25-minute film offers a unique glimpse into the world of studio-based, design education through the eyes of a group of students finishing their final design projects. Interviews with leading professionals, historians and educators help create crucial dialog around the key issues faced by this unique teaching methodology and the built environment these future architects will create.