An architect in the landscape
Director Carlos Lopez
Countries France
Duration 60 min
Synopsis
Although he is very renowned in the landscaping world, especially in the USA and the Netherlands, Georges Descombes stands apart from the current architecture scene. This feature documentary sets to discover Descombes' creations in Switzerland and in Europe in the company of the architect himself, or with some of his work companions, notably Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger and French landscaper Michel Corajoud. While exploring these urban or rural landscapes, new questions arise about the relationships the inhabitants hold with the achieved projects or the status of architecture today – from prestigious international realisations to the daily constructions of our cities. Along the way, the peculiar path of Georges Descombes and his thought, as original as it is stimulating, intrigue us due to their high topicality.
Although he is very renowned in the landscaping world, especially in the USA and the Netherlands, Georges Descombes stands apart from the current architecture scene. This feature documentary sets to discover Descombes' creations in Switzerland and in Europe in the company of the architect himself, or with some of his work companions, notably Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger and French landscaper Michel Corajoud. While exploring these urban or rural landscapes, new questions arise about the relationships the inhabitants hold with the achieved projects or the status of architecture today – from prestigious international realisations to the daily constructions of our cities. Along the way, the peculiar path of Georges Descombes and his thought, as original as it is stimulating, intrigue us due to their high topicality.