Architectural Digest highlights films where the architectural setting plays a larger role than most of the people, from the futuristic (Blade Runner) to the contemporary (The Ghost Writer).
Architectural Digest editors sought out movies where the architecture "becomes the whole point of watching."
The Ghost Writer, directed by Roman Polanski last year, centers around a Tony Blair-like character hiding out in a blustery New England beach locale. The writers note that the interiors "...were created by set designer Albrecht Konrad, who had them constructed at a Berlin film studio", and the exteriors were actually shot at a location on the Baltic Sea.
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Long story short, it would — and not in a good way.
First Model Homes Revealed in Disney-Built Community
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Cincinnati Seeks to Repurpose Its Unused Subway Tunnel
City officials are looking for proposals to use Cincinnati's long-abandoned subway tunnels, but not for transit; they already tried that.
President Sets New Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes
U.S. cities are charged with replacing dangerous lead pipes and improving drinking water quality within the next 13 years.
400-Year-Old Oak Tree Designated as Historic Landmark
The tree’s landmark status celebrates its deep-rooted history and symbolizes the community's dedication to preserving local ecological treasures.
Arizona Native Community Launches First Solar-Over-Canal Project
Covering an irrigation canal with solar panels doubles its utility, producing renewable energy while protecting canal infrastructure and reducing water evaporation.
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