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Latest News - SEVEN NEW SETS OF PHOTOS

That is right folks, we just put up photos from the last 2 weeks of production. There were over 1500+ taken over that time span, so it took us a good bit of time to digest and post them. They trace all the last minute production/design work leading up and through the final reviews. In two days the students graduate.

We are also scheduled to interview Zaha Hadid, the 2004 Pritzker Prize winner tomorrow night. You can see her work here. She is in the neighborhood for the School of Architecture's Spring Lecture Series and to receive an honorary degree as part of Pratt's Commencement on Friday, May 9. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Film Synopsis
Archiculture is a feature length documentary that examines contemporary issues surrounding the realm of architecture through the perspective of university students during their final thesis semester. The film follows the protagonists through the evolution of their respective senior thesis projects and the internal and external conflicts each student faces during this intense year-long process. Interviews with family, friends, significant others, industry professionals, architects, and design professors are woven throughout the film to create a story that builds an intimate connection between the characters and the audience. The emotional storyline will reveal a breadth of experiences ranging from the 4AM deadline dash, to the fulfilling sensation of graduation. The film provides viewers with an in-depth look into the creative yet competitive process of architectural education while also depicting current issues such as the role of architecture in society, the disproportion of gender and race within the profession, and environmentally conscious design. The story is structured in a way that chronologically follows the students’ development of their theses and continually builds suspense as the final critique looms. The film concludes at the students’ final thesis presentation as they find themselves on the brink of their adult and professional lives, and the closure of their adolescence.

Notes
Due to the grass roots nature of this film project, we are opening the opportunity for talented musicians to have their work be included in our film. If you know of anyone who may be interested in submitting some music, please have them contact us at music[at]archiculturefilm.com

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-The Archiculture Team