July on Shelter
4 days ago
July on Shelter – Shelter highlights include A World to Shape and The Genius of Place.
June on Shelter
24 May 2024
June on Shelter – Shelter highlights include It’s Dutch Design and James Turrell: Automotive Design Network. Streaming this June on Shelter.
May on Shelter
26 April 2024
May on Shelter – Shelter highlights include The Promise and The Observatory. Available to stream in the month of May only on streaming service Shelter.
April on Shelter
4 April 2024
April on Shelter – highlights include The Power of Utopia and Observatory of Light. This title and many others are streaming in the month of April on Shelter.
March on Shelter
15 March 2024
March on Shelter – highlights include Here are the Arquitectas. This title and many others are streaming in the month of March on Shelter.
February on Shelter
10 February 2024
February on Shelter – highlights include What Does It Take to Build a House, Paradigma Olivetti and No Building as Usual.
December on Shelter
2 December 2023
December on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of December include Prefab Future House, Prospettiva Olivetti and The Grand Plan.
October on Shelter
1 October 2023
October on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of October include, e2 energy, Raffles and Churches of Iceland. All this and more in October.
September on Shelter
12 September 2023
September on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of September include GES-2, Design: e2 and Great Minds of Design.
August on Shelter
11 August 2023
August on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of August include Design e2, Full Frontage, Victoria and Never Too Small.
July on Shelter
1 July 2023
July on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of July include Design: e2, Small Cities 2.0, Grand Spaces Thailand and Land Artists.
June on Shelter
5 June 2023
June on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of June include It Stars with a Sketch, Design e2, Smart Cities 2.0 and Gaudi’s Message.
Shelter winner at MONOCLE Design Awards 2023
9 May 2023
Shelter winner at MONOCLE Design Awards 2023 – is thrilled to be announced as the Winner of MONOCLE’s third annual Design Awards.
May on Shelter
5 May 2023
May on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of May include It Stars with a Sketch, My City, Concrete Landscape, (un)usual Manhattan and Conoid Studio.
April on Shelter
30 March 2023
April on Shelter – Shelter highlights for the month of April include The Proposal, New Directions, Softness: Designing a City and Mies Van Der Rohe: The Houses of Lange & Esters. Join an artist’s quest to democratise and share the work of a Pritzker Prize winning architect; examine how post-war Japanese architecture was brought to the West; discover the “softness” movement seeking to sustainably revolutionise urban design; and see the earliest moves into modernity in Bauhaus-Germany this April on SHELTER. ACCESS TO ARCHITECTURE: THE PROPOSAL – AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Known as “the artist among architects”, Pritzker Prize-winning Mexican architect Luis Barragán is among the world’s most celebrated architects of the 20th century. Upon his death in 1988, much of his work was locked away in a Swiss bunker, hidden from the world’s view, aggressively “protected” and kept from the public by its copyright holders. In an attempt to resurrect Barragán’s life and art, boundary redefining artist Jill Magid creates a daring proposition that becomes a fascinating artwork in itself – a high-wire act of negotiation that explores how far an artist will go to democratise access to art. By cultivating relationships with Barragán’s family, admirers, institutions, and the rights holders – including extensive correspondence with the director of the Barragan Foundation – Magid consequently constructs a thoughtful love story between the director, herself, and the architect. THE PROPOSAL is a startling, provocative work that forces the viewer into reckoning with how an artist’s story is told; and who is permitted to do the telling. THE PROPOSAL (83 mins) USA 2019 (Available 3 April) EASTERN INNOVATION: NEW DIRECTIONS During his numerous visits to Japan in the 1950s, renowned Australian architect Robin Boyd became fascinated with post-war Japanese architecture.Convinced he had seen the architecture of the future from architects such as Kenzo Tange, Boyd became determined to introduce and implement these learnings to the West, via his essays and books. NEW DIRECTIONS charts the influence of Boyd’s discoveries; and how it would inspire a number of younger Australian architects through the 1960s and 70s to incorporate aspects of Japanese Modernism into their subsequent work. NEW DIRECTIONS (38 mins) Australia 2016 (Available 10 April) SOFTNESS: DESIGNING A CITY When designing a city, softness is rarely the first theme in people’s thoughts. Yet for Italian company i-Mesh, a focus on soft architecture is a forward-thinking strategy to combat the future challenges of urban spaces in a post-pandemic world; and to redesign cities with a focus on quality of life and environmental protection. SOFTNESS explores the unique i-Mesh material and technology, which is seeking to revolutionise architectural design with its lightness, transparency, resistance, flexibility, and sustainability. Through the use of “soft” materials, designers are looking to respond to the continuous needs of transforming spaces using adaptive, temporary, transportable systems while contrasting the effects of urban heat. Featuring discussions with architects, designers, and philosophers such as Kengo Kuma, Gabriele Mastrigli, Ico Migliore, Werner Sobek, Benedetta Tagliabue, Edoardo Tresoldi; who pose radical questions about the meaning of design and living today, this documentary investigates a new model and a new way of looking at the culture of design. “Soft is a vision of the world, a light and circular gaze, impermanent, gentle, systemic.” “Softness is an interweaving of stories and threads.” SOFTNESS: DESIGNING A CITY (42 mins) Italy 2022 (Available 17 April) MIES VAN DER ROHE: THE HOUSES OF LANGE & ESTERS In 1920s Germany textile industry magnate Hermann Lange commissioned avant-garde architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to design two revolutionary residential villas on the outskirts of Krefeld. Open buildings, with glass facades and floating spaces inside, these two villas marked a key point in the modernist architecture movement. However, not all of Mies van der Rohe’s cutting-edge ideas were accepted by the client, and compromises would have to be made. Today, both of the houses are now world-renowned museums; where art meets architecture. Through interviews with Lange’s great-granddaughter and the director of Art Museums in Krefeld, this short documentary unpacks these two houses that began the open concept style of living. “These are the most important buildings between tradition and modernity that have been created in this period.” HOUSES LANGE ESTERS BY MIES VAN DER ROHE (26 mins) Germany 2010 (Available 24 April) More TV Central Shelter content HERE About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter APP for iOS and Android or watch online. 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March on Shelter
9 March 2023
Shelter highlights for the month of March include Regular or Super, The Burke Museum, Melbourne International and Mario Botta: The Sacred and Profane. Discover the minimalist ethos behind some of North America’s most striking urban landmarks; watch a museum strip back its walls and reveal its treasures to the public; venture back in time into the urbanist shift that defined Melbourne’s skyline; and investigate the oppositional concepts central to the work of an iconic Swiss architect this March on SHELTER. MIES VAN DER ROHE: REGULAR OR SUPER Famous for designing such landmarks as New York’s Seagram Building, Toronto’s Dominion Centre and numerous buildings in Chicago, Mies van der Rohe was best known for his minimalist designs. An obsession with purity & simplicity and an adherence to his belief that “less is more” influenced the way he combined form & function; creating a connection to the outdoors and architecture that is less removed from life and more reflective of how we actually live. With a jazz-infused soundtrack, inspired cinematography and commentary from Stanley Tigerman, Rem Koolhaus and Phyllis Lambert; REGULAR OR SUPER brings van der Rohe’s work to life in a documentary that captures the spirit of the man and his brilliant contributions to 20th-century architecture. DESIGN VS BUILD: THE BURKE MUSEUM The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is the oldest public museum in Washington State, tracing its roots back to 1879, and housing a collection of over 18 million artifacts and specimens; ranging from totem poles and gemstones to dinosaur fossils. Yet most visitors never got to experience any of these treasures of the past, which remained hidden behind concrete walls and inside research labs. When the Burke was granted major funding in 2015 for a new building, a bold new idea was presented by Architect Olson Kundig: what if the museum was turned “inside out”? The final result sought to create a one-of-a-kind museum experience, where guests could look into working research areas and laboratories. But getting there wouldn’t be easy; requiring a delicate transfer of the museum’s millions of unique and treasured items from the old building to the new. RESIDENT URBANISM: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL Known for its iconic and striking skyline; the city of Melbourne needed a drastic design shift in the mid-20th century to become what it is today. Exploring from 1950 to 1980, this feature-length documentary film charts the development of the International Style of corporate architecture and the rise of the glass box, curtained-wall style office building, that would shape the look and feel of Melbourne’s urban centre. MARIO BOTTA: THE SACRED AND PROFANE Renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta retraces some of the most significant steps of his career, exploring the inner questions that pushed him to investigate the spaces of the sacred and the profane; two coexisting but oppositional concepts that are integral to his work. MARIO BOTTA: THE SACRED AND PROFANE delves into the architect’s worldwide projects and his founding of the Accademia di Architettura and the Teatro dell’Architettura, before diving into his exhibit for the MAXXI Museum in Rome; an installation composed of heterogeneous and highly expressive materials, including a 1:1 scale pavilion and a facade prototype; models; sketches and photographs of his built projects. Botta’s reflection is explored, complimented and challenged by fellow critics and colleagues Enzo Cucchi, Margherita Guccione, Fulvio Irace, Vittorio Sgarbi and Giuliano Vangi. About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter APP for iOS and Android or watch online. Register now for updates and more information at www.shelter.stream Follow us: Instagram: @shelter.stream Facebook: @shelter.stream
February on Shelter
1 February 2023
Shelter highlights for the month of February include Tiny Spaces: Iceland and Aldo Rossi Design Continue an amazing journey through tiny-house living in Iceland; discover the life & work of the first Italian architect to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize; and join a live stream event with the filmmakers behind TINY SPACES: ICELAND this February on SHELTER. LIVE STREAM EVENT: IN CONVERSATION WITH DAMIEN LIPP & STEPHANIE MAURO-LIPP Join Andrew Spicer as he hosts a conversation with husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Damien Lipp and Stephanie Mauro-Lipp about their latest project, TINY SPACES: ICELAND. The Lipps will share behind-the-scenes stories, insights and challenges they faced while capturing the beauty and stories of these tiny spaces and their occupants in Iceland’s rugged and often harsh terrain. This live-stream event starts at 7pm AEST February 25th, and is available exclusively to Shelter subscribers. SHELTER ORIGINALS – TINY SPACES: ICELAND TINY SPACES: ICELAND continues this February with Episode Three: Water Tower. Escape the chaos of daily life with TINY SPACES: ICELAND – a series where less is more and a connection to nature is vital. Enter a water tower converted into a family home; explore a rejuvenated barn given a new life by a local artist; and look back in time through the remarkable Viking-inspired turf houses of Iceland. A young couple with a passion for minimalism take on a huge challenge when they decide to convert a disused water tower into a modern home for their growing family. With exceptional views from the top floor, the Water Tower is surrounded by lava fields, mountains and a stunning coastline. After many years of searching for a sanctuary that could function as both a workspace and family home, artist Gudrun Kristjansdottir discovered a derelict barn (built in 1937) on the stunning West Coast of Iceland. Told by many that she should tear the existing structure down, Gudrun enlisted the architects at Studio Bua to help bring a new era of life to this abandoned space. When the Norwegian Vikings settled in Iceland, they brought with them a tradition of building out of the earth, using natural materials such as wood, uncut stone, and soil. Known as Turf Houses, these structures became the remarkable vernacular architecture of Iceland. Today, contemporary architects are turning to traditional turf building methods for inspiration and choosing to use them in modern Tiny Spaces. BRINGING THE EVERYDAY TO LIFE: ALDO ROSSI DESIGN A documentary covering the life and work of Aldo Rossi, the first Italian architect to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Centred around the exhibition “Aldo Rossi Design 1960-1997” at Milan’s Museo del Novecento, ALDO ROSSI DESIGN features never before seen drawings, designs, prototypes, furniture, and objects, and explores Rossi’s legacy in the history of design and his relationship with industry and experts. “Architecture, like all art, is universal, as is science, as is intelligence.” – Gianni Agnelli Aldo Rossi Design (41 mins) Italy 2020 (Available 27th February) About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter APP for iOS and Android or watch online. Register now for updates and more information at www.shelter.stream Follow us: Instagram: @shelter.stream Facebook: @shelter.stream
January on Shelter
11 January 2023
Shelter highlights for the month of January include Tiny Spaces: Iceland. Escape the chaos of daily life with TINY SPACES: ICELAND – a series where less is more and a connection to nature is vital. Visit a breathtaking Glass Cottage under the Northern Lights, a Prefab Cabin nestled between a volcano and the ocean; a Water Tower painstakingly converted into a micro home, a Converted Barn given a new life by a local artist, and a special episode on the remarkable Turf Houses of Iceland. How do these innovative spaces merge modern comforts with a minimalist ethos in extreme North Atlantic conditions? Tiny Spaces: Iceland is an exclusive five-episode dive into small space living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. “It’s good for your soul; not to use more resources than necessary.” “Living simple, living for the moment, and not having one thing that we don’t need.” SHELTER ORIGINALS: TINY SPACES: ICELAND (5 x 15mins) Australia 2023 (Available Jan 23) Episode One: Glass Cottage (23 January) In the heart of an Icelandic lava desert lies a 24 square metre cottage made of glass. Here, travelers from all over the globe sleep under the spectacular Northern Lights in secluded comfort. Built for the adventurous at heart and those yearning for an escape from the city, owner Ari spent 18 months searching for a design that could withstand extreme elements – such as icy winds gusting up to 180km per hour. Episode Two: Prefab Cabin (30 January) Choosing to avoid the site construction process entirely, this factory built home arrived fully finished and fulfils a long held dream for its owners: to live a simple life with very little to clean and very little to worry about. Nestled peacefully between a 4 million year old volcano and the ocean, this eco-friendly Prefab Cabin cuts a sleek shape on the landscape at just 79 square metres. Episode Three: Water Tower (6 February) A young couple with a passion for minimalism take on a huge challenge when they decide to convert a disused water tower into a modern home for their growing family. With exceptional views from the top floor, the Water Tower is surrounded by lava fields, mountains and a stunning coastline. Episode Four: Converted Barn (13 February) After many years of searching for a sanctuary that could function as both a workspace and family home, artist Gudrun Kristjansdottir discovered a derelict barn (built in 1937) on the stunning West Coast of Iceland. Told by many that she should tear the existing structure down, Gudrun enlisted the architects at Studio Bua to help bring a new era of life to this abandoned space. Episode Five: Turf Houses (20 February) When the Norwegian Vikings settled in Iceland, they brought with them a tradition of building out of the earth, using natural materials such as wood, uncut stone, and soil. Known as Turf Houses, these structures became the remarkable vernacular architecture of Iceland. Today, contemporary architects are turning to traditional turf building methods for inspiration and choosing to use them in modern Tiny Spaces. SERIES CREDITS: Directed by Damien Lipp Director of Photography: Damien Lipp Produced by Camille Clare, Dustin Clare & Damien Lipp Associate Producer: Stephanie Mauro About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter APP for iOS and Android or watch online. Register now for updates and more information at www.shelter.stream Follow us: Instagram: @shelter.stream Facebook: @shelter.stream
December on Shelter
2 December 2022
Shelter highlights for the month of December In Conversations with Mario Novas & Kate Kliwadenko, Mexity, Vilanova Artigas and City Dreamers. Discover secrets in urban sustainability and witness the rebirth of derelict factory spaces in Mexico City; join an exclusive live-stream event with the makers of MEXITY; explore six major works of an iconic Brazilian modernist; and follow the 70-year journey of four trailblazing women architects this December on SHELTER. LIVE STREAM EVENT: IN CONVERSATION WITH MARIO NOVAS & KATE KLIWADENKO Join the creative team behind the new Shelter Originals series MEXITY for an exclusive Shelter live streaming event on December 16 at 7pm AEST. Filmmakers Mario Novas & Kate Kliwadenko join Shelter, to give a special insight into the research, production, discoveries of MEXITY; and answer questions about creating their new series. This event is available exclusively to Shelter subscribers. SHELTER ORIGINALS: MEXITY Scarcity. Population density. Disaster recovery. Many of our cities are facing these problems. Meet the Mexican architects building solutions for the City of Tomorrow. Dive into contemporary Mexican design that seeks to build in harmony with pre-Hispanic history. Come on a journey to discover design secrets within the urban fabric of this Mexican metropolis. Directed by Chilean journalist Kate Kliwadenko and Spanish architect Mario Novas, MEXITY is an edgy exploration of spaces that enhance life in the built environment of Mexico City. This four-part series is the most recent collaboration between Shelter and Kliwadenko Novas Productions, following up 2021’s ARCHITECTURE ON THE EDGE, and continues to explore design innovation from Latin & Central America. “What’s happening here is really important in the Latin American scene. Here we risk.” – Abel Perles, Productora Episode 3: Upcycling – (30 mins) Mexico 2022 (Available 5 December) “When the previous century’s architects arrived somewhere they usually tore everything down in order to start from scratch.” – Julio Amezcua, Reurbano Valuable architecture from previous decades lies abandoned throughout Mexico City. Even worse – some of these historical gems are being recklessly demolished. A new generation of architects and developers are seeking to reactivate these spaces, breathing new life into their foundations. This episode features modern architects mixing the old with the new, working to protect heritage buildings, restoring earthquake-affected structures and fighting to reduce the impact of gentrification. Episode 4: Productive Spaces – (30 mins) Mexico 2022 (Available 12 December) “Laguna was a bankrupt textile factory. I looked to the core of it, trying to understand the use of this place to see what it could become in the future.” – Alberto Kritzler, developer When manufacturing went offshore, many of the bustling factories in Mexico City were abandoned. The value of locally made goods and the jobs they created was forgotten… but these productive spaces are making a comeback. From repurposing derelict Ice and Textile factories, to investing in the local production of bespoke goods and fresh produce, this episode visits a new generation of inspirational artisans in Mexico City. A Shelter Originals Production KLIWADENKO NOVAS is a production company focused on urbanism and architecture through its relationship with society. https://www.kliwadenkonovas.com/ THE ARCHITECT & THE LIGHT: VILANOVA ARTIGAS Considered one of the most important names in the architectural history of São Paulo, this documentary 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 Latin American modernist. With major works including the Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (home of São Paulo FC), the Louveira Residential Complex, the FAU Center at University São Paulo and his own Casa Vilanova Artigas; there are few bigger influences on architecture and Brutalism in Brazil’s most populous city than Artigas. “There’s no architecture on paper!” VILANOVA ARTIGAS (93 mins) Brazil 2015 (Available 19 December) THE UNKNOWN TRAILBLAZERS: CITY DREAMERS Phyllis Lambert, Blanche Lemco van Ginkel, Cornelia Hahn Oberlander and Denise Scott Brown may not be household names, but architecture and urban planning aficionados likely know that these women have worked with some of the greatest architects of our time, including the likes of Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn and Robert Venturi. CITY DREAMERS explores the changing modern urban environments of these four trailblazing women architects. Each with an extensive list of accomplishments in architecture, planning and landscape architecture dating back to the 1950s, these women have taught, mentored and inspired generations of professionals. From helping design the Seagram Building in New York, to developing the masterplan for Montreal Expo ‘67, to reinventing how we develop urban green spaces; these women have left an indelible mark on cities across North America and Europe over the course of their inspiring careers. “How we live in a city, how people make the space their own, and how they can imagine a space is what makes life magnificent.” CITY DREAMERS (81 mins) Canada 2018 (Available 26 December) About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter
November on Shelter
1 November 2022
Shelter highlights for the month of November include The Rich House, It’s All a Plan and Mexity. Explore the innovative design secrets of Mexico City; discover the post-WW2 program aimed at delivering high-level architecture to everyday Australians; and delve into the fascinating life of a renowned and Pritzker-Prize winning Brazilian architect this November on SHELTER. THE RICE HOUSE QUIRKY, SMALL AND AFFORDABLE The story of the Rice House, a unique mid-century home in Melbourne designed by Australian architect Kevin Borland. Commissioned by young artists Harrie & Lorna Rice in 1952, the house was noted at the time for its unusual construction technique and use of materials. Commissioned by Melbourne newspaper The Age in the aftermath of WW2, the Small Homes Program allowed everyday Australians to purchase unique, small and affordable housing plans from high-level architects; and was particularly aimed at veterans returning from service overseas. The film explores the houses’ relevance today and the access to affordable housing. “It was a program that allowed everyday people access to qualified architects.” THE RICE HOUSE (25 mins) Australia 2022 (Available 7 November) IT’S ALL A PLAN INGENUITY, PASSION AND ARCHITECTURE A documentary about the life and work of Paulo Mendes da Rocha, a renowned Brazilian architect. This film explores Mendes da Rocha’s story and the highs & lows of his remarkable life trajectory; throughout a series of revealing interviews with his own daughter, Joana, over a period of ten years. Paulo exposes his reflections on urbanism, nature, humanity, art and technique; offering an insight into the mind of the Pritzker Architecture Prize and Venice Biennale Golden Lion winner. The warm father-daughter dialogue throughout the film gives rise to confidences and exchanges of ideas that reveal the ingenuity, passion, and tirelessness of a humble and appealing man with a gigantic legacy in the world of architecture. “A goal in architecture is that when we do what we intend to do, it is not to follow a functional schedule … it is to satisfy basic needs, imagining that you are actually supporting life’s unpredictability.” IT’S ALL A PLAN (74 mins) Brazil 2017 (Available 14 November) MEXITY SHELTER ORIGINALS: WORLD PREMIERE Scarcity. Population density. Disaster recovery. Many of our cities are facing these problems. Meet the Mexican architects building solutions for the City of Tomorrow. Dive into contemporary Mexican design that seeks to build in harmony with pre-Hispanic history. Come on a journey to discover design secrets within the urban fabric of this Mexican metropolis. Directed by Chilean journalist Kate Kliwadenko and Spanish architect Mario Novas, MEXITY is an edgy exploration of spaces that enhance life in the built environment of Mexico City. This four-part series is the most recent collaboration between Shelter and Kliwadenko Novas Productions, following up 2021’s ARCHITECTURE ON THE EDGE, and continues to explore design innovation from Latin & Central America. “What’s happening here is really important in the Latin American scene. Here we risk.” – Abel Perles, Productora Production Credits: Directors: Katerina Kliwadenko & Mario NovasWriters: Katerina Kliwadenko & Mario NovasProducers: Katerina Kliwadenko & Mario NovasEditor: Mario NovasExecutive producers: Camille Clare & Dustin Clare A Shelter Original Production KLIWADENKO NOVAS is a production company focused on urbanism and architecture through its relationship with society. https://www.kliwadenkonovas.com/ Episode 1: Public Spaces – (30 mins) Mexico 2022 (Available 21 November) “Architecture encouraging you to dive in, as if you were snorkeling in the sea, watching fishes; but here you dive in to watch insects, butterflies, plants.” – Mauricio Rocha, architect Episode one of MEXITY examines the ways contemporary Mexican architects are approaching award winning public spaces. See progressive examples of building in harmony with pre-Hispanic history, and a showcase of uplifting post-earthquake urban revitalisation. This episode features interviews with some of Mexico’s most influential architects, such as Mauricio Rocha, who discuss the changing landscape of public spaces across Mexico City. “You don’t understand the kind of scarcity there is in Mexico and many other countries.” – Javier Garciadiego, developer Scarcity. Population density. Disaster recovery. Mexican architects are facing all of these challenges in ways that will surprise and inspire you. Episode two of MEXITY looks at the importance of small-scale innovation and access to low-cost housing solutions. Vernacular architecture, collaboration and education are key factors helping architects to provide sensitive solutions for thousands of families in the city. Guest Curator: Alexa Kempton – Houses Magazine Editor of Houses Magazine Alexa Kempton has curated a collection of her favourite titles on Shelter for this November. Houses Magazine is Australia’s leading residential architecture and interiors magazine, presenting the homes, surroundings and products that designers and the design-savvy choose for themselves and their clients. Each issue has inspirational ideas from leading designers, the editor’s selection of edgy new products and much more. About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter APP for iOS and Android or watch online. Register now for updates and more information at www.shelter.stream Follow us: Instagram: @shelter.stream Facebook:
October on Shelter
21 September 2022
Shelter highlights for the month of October include Zaha Hadid: An Architect, A Masterpiece, The Le Corbusier Spirit, Renzo Piano: Architect of Light, Remi Koolhass: A Kind of Architect and Mies in Krefeld. ZAHA HADID – AN ARCHITECT, A MASTERPIECE DEFYING GRAVITY AND PREJUDICE One of the most celebrated and iconic architects in the world, Zaha Hadid was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004. A designer of museums, towers, bridges, opera houses and stadiums; Hadid is widely considered one of the all-time greats. The Heydar Aliyev Center of Baku in Azerbaijan expresses a new kind of space in the city. Discovering the curves and secrets of this last amazing achievement, the documentary reflects on the career of one of the most ambitious artists of her time. “I didn’t even know I was a rebel … I just knew there was another thing” ZAHA HADID: AN ARCHITECT, A MASTERPIECE (52 mins) France 2016 (Available 3 October) THE LE CORBUSIER SPIRIT A VERITABLE URBAN LABORATORY: The modernist Firminy Vert, in the Loire region, is the biggest project ever built by Le Corbusier in Europe. An iconic and ambitious project, this utopian vision of a model modernist town was praised as one of Europe’s most accomplished postwar planning exercises. Juxtaposing Director Gilles Coudert’s experience growing up in the unusual and intriguing shapes of Le Corbunne to the influence Le Corbusier’s career has had upon a number of prominent modern artists; the film visits three major sites of Le Corbusier’s work, taking us from the Firminy buildings to the Cité Radieuse in Marseille and to the Cabanon de Roquebrune; and has insights from several contemporary artists on the work of Le Corbusier. THE LE CORBUSIER SPIRIT (52 mins) France 2018 (Available 10 October) RENZO PIANO – ARCHITECT OF LIGHT CREATING ATMOSPHERES Architect Renzo Piano and Director Carlos Saura discuss their view on the relationship between architecture and cinema and show us the magic surrounding the Centro Botín in Cantabria, Spain. Designed to almost float above the Costa de Cantabria, this gigantic arts centre – imagined by Renzo Piano – is a building that through time will modify the soul of the city forever. “Every place has a story to tell, it has its ‘spirit’; a kind of DNA.” “There’s a very subtle thread that connects technique to poetry.” RENZO PIANO: ARCHITECT OF LIGHT – (66 mins) Spain 2017 (Available 17 October) REM KOOLHASS – A KIND OF ARCHITECT UNMATCHED & VISIONARY An engaging and visually inventive profile of the architect, beginning with his family background and early influences. Through interviews with fellow architects, academics and with Koolhaas himself, we see the evolution of his architecture through the development of projects such as the Dutch Embassy in Berlin, the Seattle Library, Casa da Musica in Porto and the unique creative designs for houses and living spaces. The film culminates with the construction of the landmark CC-TV building in Beijing– a very unusual skyscraper built as a loop in space held in place by a “collar” to prevent it from falling. A visually inventive, thought-provoking portrait of the architect. REM KOOLHASS: A KIND OF ARCHITECT (98 mins) Germany 2008 (Available 24 October) MIES IN KREFELD BURGEONING BAUHAUS For over a decade, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 – 1969) worked almost exclusively for the Krefeld silk manufacturer Hermann Lange and his professional and private associates. Designing two upper middle-class villas, industrial buildings for Verseidag, apartment buildings, a clubhouse, furniture and exhibition stands – the works of Mies van der Rohe commissioned by clients in Krefeld are a testament of this famous architect’s versatility. Exploring the most important creative phase of Mies van der Rohe’s career, MIES IN KREFELD investigates the German region with the highest cluster of his groundbreaking buildings. Using partly unreleased film footage and photographic material, the film offers an insight into the cultural and social milieu in Krefeld in the 20s and 30s, showcases the projects that Mies – partly with his partner and colleague Lilly Reich – built for his Krefeld clients, and visualizes for the first time using 3D animations how three buildings planned by Mies for Krefeld would have looked like had they actually been built. MIES IN KREFELD (56 mins) Germany 2011 (Available 31 October) MIES IN KREFELD (56 mins) Germany 2011 (Available 31 October) Guest Curator: Jacinda Rogers Editor of New Zealand publication Architecture Now, Jacinda Rogers, has curated a selection of her favourite films on Shelter for this October. ArchitectureNow is a content-rich resource that provides insightful coverage and stunning images of the most exciting work being done in architecture and design today. About Shelter Shelter is a premium streaming service bringing you the world’s finest films about architecture & design. Showcasing award winning feature films, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. No ads either. Shelter also brings you exclusive Shelter Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. “Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed.” – The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now. More Information New content launched each month. 7 day free trial Monthly subscription: AUD $8.99 | NZD $9.99 | USD $6.99 | EURO €6.99 | GBP £5.99 Yearly subscription: AUD $89.99 | NZD $99.99 | USD $69.99 | EURO €69.99 | GBP £59.99 Shelter TV apps are now available for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Download the Shelter APP for iOS and Android or watch online. Register now for updates and more information at www.shelter.stream Follow us: Instagram: @shelter.stream Facebook: @shelter.stream