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How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster?
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  • Summary: The film traces the rise of one of the world’s premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are Foster’s origins and how his dreams and influences inspired the design of emblematic projects such as the largest building in the world Beijing Airport, the Reichstag, the Hearst Building in New York and works such as the tallest bridge ever in Millau France. In the very near future, the majority of mankind will abandon the countryside and live entirely in cities. Foster offers some striking solutions to the problems that this historic event will create. (Art Commissioners)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Gary Goldstein
    Feb 16, 2012
    80
    The film is an architecture lover's dream.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Parkinson
    Jan 21, 2012
    60
    Veers too close to hagiography, although it's visually arresting enough to carry you through sagging in the narrative.
  3. NPR
    Reviewed by: Mark Jenkins
    Jan 27, 2012
    50
    There's plenty of material for a lively, profound documentary about Norman Foster. But How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster? is, by design, lightweight.

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