The Shard, is a skyscraper under construction in London Bridge, London. When completed in 2012, it will be the tallest building in the European Union and the 45th tallest building in the world. Vertical Expectations is a 26 minutes documentary that explores the nexus between architecture, development and society through an ethnographic analysis of the current building of the Shard.
This documentary highlights some of the questions that can inform a more nuanced understanding of architecture’s social ramifications and the relevance space art and technology have on local people and the city as a whole. It raises questions about how architecture and space reflect social needs, the role of urban planning in the construction of public areas and the impact it will have on the community.
Documentary by Simona Piantieri
Music and Sound by Jo Hutton
| Duration: | 26:12 |
| Language: | EN |
| Resolution max: | 720p |
| Video Source: | Vimeo |
| Provided by: | Simolab-Creative AV |
| Published on: | 2011-12-27 |
| Rating: |  
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| Category: | Art Society |
| Topic: | Architecture |
