Alchemy: Jacques Herzog, Harry Gugger, Christine Binswanger, Pierre de Meuron. Tate Modern: Sir Nicholas Serota, Harry Gugger, Jacques Herzog Title from disc label.
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Tate Modern The alchemy of building (25 min., c2000, fullscreen) / an Al Castello Produzioni Cinematografiche production ; [a film by Beat Kuert]. Tate Modern (25 min., c2000, fullscreen) / an Al Castello Produzioni Cinematografiche production ; [a film by Beat Kuert].
Summary:
The alchemy of building shows how the Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron combine traditional artistry with modern technical possibilities and looks at examples of their work. Tate Modern focuses on Herzog & de Meuron's high-profile project to convert a disused London power station into a contemporary art museum.
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