Vertical City

G
0h 30m
2009

Overview

Vertical City stars architecture expert Charlie Luxton as he takes a high rise hike around the world's most iconic skyscrapers, discovering the stories of power, politics and daring design that lie behind their construction.

Country : GB, US
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2009-10-15
Cast : Not Available
Created by :Not Available

Seasons

Season 1
2009-02-17
Season 2
2009-07-01

Episodes

Episode: 1One Canada Square
S01
E01
2009-02-17
Episode: 27 World Trade Center
S01
E02
2009-02-18
Episode: 3The Bank of China Building
S01
E03
Episode: 4The Turning Torso, Malmo
S01
E04
2009-02-19
Episode: 5375 Park Avenue
S01
E05
2009-02-20
Episode: 6Beetham Tower, Manchester
S01
E06
2009-02-23

Series Cast

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