As we relaxed into some well earned leisure time over the break, here are some Architecture focused films, books and blogs that our Team enjoyed.
Film
- Any of the Bond films from the 60’s and 70’s for the amazing set designs of Ken Adams
- Harlan Corban’s ‘Hold Tight’ – a thriller series set in an incredibly architecturally sophisticated medium denisity Warsaw housing community Netflix.
- The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand's story of Howard Roark, a brilliant architect who dares to stand alone against the hostility of second-hand souls
- Bjarke Ingels: Architecture - The Art of Design – Episode of Abtract Netflix
- A living Hell: Apartment Disasters – A documentary on leaky apartments across New Zealand Neon
Books
- Cape to Bluff - A Visual Symphony of New Zealand Architecture. Simon Devitt
- The Fountainhead - A story of Howard Roark, a brilliant architect who dares to stand alone against the hostility of second-hand souls. Watch the movie, read the book. Ayn Rand
- The local Project 10 – Featuring stunning work from New Zealand and Australia selected from the first 10 issues of The Local Project
- Beyond the State – New Zealand State homes from Modest to Modern. Bill McKay and Andrea Stevens
Blogs
- Tony’s View – Essential reading on all things construction and building related in New Zealand.
- Architecture AU – Keeping an eye on what our neighbours are up too.
- ArchDaily – Literally too much inspiration.