Arthur Erickson (1981)
A portrait of Arthur Erickson, a Vancouver-based architect internationally known for his unique style. Seated in his Vancouver home, Arthur Erickson talks easily about his art, the importance of interpreting the site and of achieving harmony between environment and structure, the inseparability of climate and site, and the cultural role of a building. Five of his projects are shown. He explains how the designs evolved and what he was trying to achieve. Shot on location in Canada, Japan and Kuwait, the film introduces the man, the architect, the humanist.
Director: Jack Long
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Original Language: en
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- What is Arthur Erickson about?
- A portrait of Arthur Erickson, a Vancouver-based architect internationally known for his unique style. Seated in his Vancouver home, Arthur Erickson talks easily about his art, the importance of interpreting the site and of achieving harmony between environment and structure, the inseparability of climate and site, and the cultural role of a building. Five of his projects are shown. He explains how the designs evolved and what he was trying to achieve. Shot on location in Canada, Japan and Kuwait, the film introduces the man, the architect, the humanist.
- Who directed Arthur Erickson?
- Arthur Erickson was directed by Jack Long.
- How long is Arthur Erickson?
- Arthur Erickson has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Arthur Erickson?
- Arthur Erickson is a Documentary film.