The Groundwork film series was conceived by Francesco Garutti and Irene Chin, directed by Joshua Frank, and produced by the CCA. The documentaries offer a personal look at the ideas behind the projects, valuing architectural reflection and process beyond finished products.
The Nakagin Capsule Tower represented a radical vision in 1972 by Kisho Kurokawa, featuring compact living spaces designed for urban dwellers seeking a haven from information overload.
Casa Guayubira by TIM Arquitectos integrates architecture with its landscape in Canning, Buenos Aires, establishing a unique interaction between public and private spaces.
The Waterbridge House is a glass-clad sanctuary that showcases a blend of Japanese calm and Scandinavian restraint, harmoniously situated among the pines of Pebble Beach.
Evan Hall, the founding director of the non-profit House Museum, has organized Project Chimney to salvage, relocate, and memorialize the chimneys of historically significant homes lost in the wildfires.
Thomas Mayer's photography captures memorable moments in architecture, highlighting reflections in rain, the Nordic summer's blue hours, and the quietness of sacred spaces.