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Architects Herzog and deMeuron: The Alchemy of Building & The Tate Modern

Architects Herzog and deMeuron: The Alchemy of Building & The Tate Modern

2001•1h 17m
Documentary

Visiting examples of Herzog and de Meurons ground-breaking style, this film reflects their capacity to astonish and explore the way in which they transform what might otherwise be ordinary through new treatments and techniques.

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EN

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Released

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Jacques Herzog

Himself

Pierre De Meuron

Himself

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