Resene Architecture Festival: Coast Modern


Filmmakers Michael Bernard and Gavin Froome take us on a journey from Los Angeles to Vancouver and from 1922 to the present exploring modernist architecture on the West Coast of North America. A core group of architects embraced the West Coast with its particular geography and values, and they have left behind a legacy of beautiful and inspired dwellings. Today’s architects continue to explore and celebrate the principles established by their predecessors. Intimate interviews and unprecedented access to architects in the film include Barry Downs (Vancouver), Fred Bassetti (Seattle), Hernik Bull (Berkeley), Ray Kappe (LA), Michael Folonis (Santa Monica), Dion Neutra (Los Angeles) -- son and partner of Modernist pioneer Richard Neutra, Barbara Bestor (LA) and others. They all share their insight into the Modernist Movement, and its relevance in our lives today.
  • Language: English
  • Censor Rating: G
  • Release Date: May 19, 2012
  • Duration: 60 minutes
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