“How much does your building weigh, Mr. Foster?” on CANAL+

This documentary portrays such emblematic projects as the largest building in the world, Beijing Airport; the Reichstag; the Hearst Building in New York and works such as the tallest bridge ever in Millau, France. In the near future, the majority of mankind will abandon the countryside and live entirely in cities. Norman Foster offers striking solutions to the problems that this historic event will create. Architecture comes alive. Foster’s projects are photographed in a cinematic style that seeks to bring their spectacular size and scale to the big screen. CANAL+ broadcasted the documentary How much does your building weigh, Mr. Foster? on 13 August 2011.