The Nature of Space (1993)

In The Nature of Space, Frank Scheffer juxtaposes the ideas of two Dutch architects: the Benedictine monk Dom H. van der Laan and the anthroposophic architect Ton Alberts. Van der Laan represents a plain and pure architecture, based on his own research into ratios. He designed churches and monasteries, among them a monastery in Vaals. Ton Alberts works from organic forms, as demonstrated by his design of the NMB Bank headquarters in Amsterdam. Director Frank Scheffer stresses the difference in style between these architects, both of whom allow their spiritual background to be reflected in their work, by adopting a very different camera style in the case of each. (filmcommission.nl)

Director: Frank Scheffer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Production: Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS), Allarts
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: en

Keywords

architecture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nature of Space about?
In The Nature of Space, Frank Scheffer juxtaposes the ideas of two Dutch architects: the Benedictine monk Dom H. van der Laan and the anthroposophic architect Ton Alberts. Van der Laan represents a plain and pure architecture, based on his own research into ratios. He designed churches and monasteries, among them a monastery in Vaals. Ton Alberts works from organic forms, as demonstrated by his design of the NMB Bank headquarters in Amsterdam. Director Frank Scheffer stresses the difference in style between these architects, both of whom allow their spiritual background to be reflected in their work, by adopting a very different camera style in the case of each. (filmcommission.nl)
Who directed The Nature of Space?
The Nature of Space was directed by Frank Scheffer.
Who stars in The Nature of Space?
The Nature of Space stars Ton Alberts, Dom H. van der Laan.
How long is The Nature of Space?
The Nature of Space has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Nature of Space?
The Nature of Space is a Documentary film.
Where was The Nature of Space produced?
The Nature of Space was produced in Netherlands.