"You had to be there," architects murmur, recalling the harrowing months of their final thesis semester.
The rigors of the process are well known – architecture students sacrifice personal lives, sleep and sanity to dedicate themselves to achieving their crowning academic glory.
Now two architects, David Krantz and Ian Harris, have captured the final thesis semester of five architecture students in their documentary Archiculture – and it’s a mesmerizing journey.
It’s as close to "being there" as you’re likely to get.
The filmmakers focus on the strenuous studio culture of numerous all-nighters, complete immersion in the project and the unique bond between team members.
They also profile those moments of inspiration and despair that come from fierce competition and extreme fatigue.
At the end, you’ll have a new appreciation for just how passionately dedicated an architect has to be to succeed – or even to graduate!
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