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Adventures in Architecture

Season 1 Episode 3: Paradise

Dan Cruickshank explores architectural wonders that bridge humanity and nature, featuring a Chinese mountain temple where harmony with the environment is paramount, and a secluded Orthodox monastery that thrives in self-sufficiency and isolation.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Beauty

1. Beauty

Aired: Apr 2, 2008

Dan Cruickshank embarks on a journey to uncover the creative masterminds behi...

Episode 2 Death

2. Death

Aired: Apr 9, 2008

Architectural innovation has been driven by death, as exemplified by a Czech ...

Episode 3 Paradise

3. Paradise

Aired: Apr 16, 2008

Dan Cruickshank explores architectural wonders that bridge humanity and natur...

Episode 4 Disaster

4. Disaster

Aired: Apr 23, 2008

Dan delves into the resilient architectural legacy of cities ravaged by confl...

Episode 5 Connections

5. Connections

Aired: Apr 30, 2008

Dan explores how architecture is intentionally designed to foster community a...

Episode 6 Power

6. Power

Aired: May 7, 2008

In the next episode, Dan explores grandiose structures that embody the exerci...

Episode 7 Dreams

7. Dreams

Aired: May 14, 2008

In the next episode, Dan explores the ancient walled city of Shibam in Yemen,...

Episode 8 Pleasure

8. Pleasure

Aired: May 21, 2008

Dan Cruickshank embarks on a thrilling adventure to discover the artistic gen...

Info about Adventures in Architecture

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary