An intimate portrait of Christopher Alexander, a critic of modern architecture on a lifelong quest to build harmonious, livable places in today’s world. The film tells the story of two projects – a spectacular high school in Japan and an innovative homeless shelter in California. For Alexander, feelings come first, users are deeply engaged and process is paramount. We discover what happens when an architect’s unconventional method collides with standard practices in his profession.
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- Released
Keywords
- architect
- architecture
- urban development
Top Cast
Christopher Alexander as Himself
Ruth Landy as Narrator
Top Crew
Ruth Landy · Director, Writer
Stephen Most · Writer
Dyanna Taylor · Cinematographer
Joseph De Francesco · Editor
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