How Did They Build That?

S01E02 Towers & Roofs

In this episode, we explore the American Copper Building, which caused quite a stir with its unusual shape in Manhattan. We also visit the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, known for its impressive floating roof situated in a seismic zone. Lastly, we check out "The Hive" at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, a university complex designed to thrive without air conditioning in a hot climate. Throughout the journey, we meet the innovative architects and engineers behind these remarkable structures, uncovering the secrets of their designs.