The Genius of the Place (2023)
• July 15th, 2023 • 1h 20min
Documentary
Overview
Geoffrey Bawa is the greatest architect you've never heard of. A groundbreaking documentary exploring the work of Sri Lanka's most important architect ...how he decolonized 20th century architecture and inspired Asia to live more naturally, sustainably and beautifully.
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