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Produced over three days, this piece was crafted to share the unique story of a group of architects.

The video weaves together the architects' philosophy that architecture cannot be divorced from its context — a belief that every design is a confluence of the environment, culture, and the messiness of life itself. Through intimate interviews and dynamic visuals, the film explores their conviction that living well is inherently tied to sustainable and communal living, akin to the work of science fiction writers who envision worlds yet to come.

Design, as depicted in this narrative, is a vibrant conversation, a tug of war of ideas where every sketch and model brings them closer to solutions that resonate with the times and places they are meant to serve. The architects' projects in South America and Lebanon are highlighted as examples of their commitment to creating spaces that meld the environmental, social, and aesthetic into a cohesive whole, delivering joy and functionality in equal measure.

Celebrating 20 years of transformative work, the documentary showcases their journey towards building the kinds of projects they've always dreamed of — ones that challenge viewers to see the world differently, imagine new ways of living, and recognize architecture's power to facilitate change. Our goal was to highlight the architects' innovative approach to design that seeks to redefine the future of architecture and its impact on the world. This piece will also be submitted for EMMY consideration in the environmental and sustainability category.

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  • Sunset over a city skyline with silhouette buildings, a water tower, and a bridge in the background.
  • Graffiti art on a brick wall featuring a cosmic-themed background with stars and nebulae, including the words "Open 24/7" inside a speech bubble and a colorful cartoon-like bird with glasses wearing headphones.
  • A woman architect at WORKac with dark hair using a measuring instrument to take measurements of a 3D-printed object.
  • Two women architects at WORKac in New York, standing inside a modern, architecturally curved space with a warm orange background and textured beige walls.
  • A model of a modern house designed by WORKac with a sloped blue roof and beige brick walls, surrounded by landscaped grounds with pathways, greenery, and miniature trees, in a detailed scale model setting.
Person carrying stacked baskets in a workshop with woodworking tools and workbench in the background.

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Cyclists gather at a starting point with bikes, wearing helmets and athletic gear, in a scenic outdoor area with trees and a large RV in the background.
A young woman with brown hair in a red polka dot dress is operating a wooden loom, weaving threads on a wooden frame with vertical strings, in a room with wooden floors and walls.

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