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The Dream of Perfection

Dir. John Weiley

THE DREAM OF PERFECTION is as extraordinary as its provocative subject matter, the dramatic story of the building of the Sydney Opera House, culminating in Utzons departure from the project. Director John Weiley was commissioned in 1968 to make the documentary Autopsy on a Dream by then BBC2 controller David Attenborough, and following its only screening on the BBC, it was destroyed literally chopped to pieces on the chopping block. Miraculously, a mute print of Autopsy on a Dream was rediscovered in a BBC vault this year, and has now been restored with sound saved by John Weiley, and with a new prologue. The film features interviews with David Attenborough, Jan Utzon, Lin Utzon, and Richard Neville.

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Episode 115: Shigeru Ban - SCAF Exhibition

This week on Architel Jan Henderson talks with Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Shigeru is known for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard tubes and bamboo which can be used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. He was profiled by Time magazine in their projection of 21st century innovators in the field of architecture and design.

In April 2017 The Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation (SCAF) hosted an exhibition of Shigeru Ban’s work with cardboard and bamboo at their gallery in Sydney. Founder Gene Sherman also spoke to Jan Henderson about SCAF‘s role.

In 2014, Ban was named the 37th recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious prize in modern architecture. The Pritzker Jury cited Ban for his innovative use of material and his dedication to humanitarian efforts around the world.

Click HERE to check out Shigeru’s work.

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Producer: Jan Henderson Director: Ron Brown Camera Operators: Ron Brown Editor: Lachlan Burns

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