Founded in 1967, the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies was a nonprofit organization that aimed to revolutionize the way people thought about architecture and urban planning. During its time, it was the most important center for architectural debate and the development of new ideas in the US and internationally. Notable participants included Peter Eisenman, Richard Meier, and Frank Gehry, among others. The Institute played a significant role in rethinking architecture and urban planning, and its influence is still felt today.
The Making of an Avant-Garde: The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies 1967-1984
The documentary explores the pioneering Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, founded in 1967, and its profound influence on the global understanding of architecture.