Architect Bjarke Ingels made a name for himself and for his design firm BIG in his native Denmark, winning international acclaim for his bold, untraditional designs. Director Kaspar Astrup Schröder follows Ingels over six years as he takes on his largest project yet, relocating to New York City to create VIA 57 and then getting the commission for the new 2 World Trade Center. How will the maverick genius balance his professional ambition and personal life when given the chance to change the city’s iconic skyline? 
Director: Kaspar Astrup Schröder
2017 / 93 min / Denmark 

This feature length film is followed by: 
Midtown: A Blueprint for Better
Duvall Decker has helped bring about positive changes in Midtown, a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi.
2017 / 4 min / USA
AIA / I Look Up Film Challenge 2017

This feature film and short will be screened in the Museum's Auditorium.  Please note that the Great Hall theater will utilize wireless headsets. To check out your device, you will be required to  leave a credit card or valid drivers license on file with a National Building Museum staff member. This screening is part of the Architecture and Design Film Festival: D.C.’s Opening night, with a reception that includes food and drink starting at 6 pm. 

1.5 LU (AIA)

The Architecture & Design Film Festival: D.C. is presented by the National Building Museum with the Revada Foundation, courtesy of the estates of Reva and David Logan.

$25 Museum Members | $15 Student | $35 Non-member | $125 All Access 

Click here to buy the all-access pass which includes the opening night, reception, and auto-registration to all 27 films.

Tickets can be purchased at the door when available.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Image Credit: Still from BIG TIME  by Kaspar Schröder, 2017.