Frei Otto: Spanning the Future (2016)
• March 30th, 2016 • 1h 0min
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The life and works of Frei Otto told in his own words and by those he inspired. An in-depth look at the rise of lightweight architecture, form finding, and its continued relevance for the future of architecture.
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