Richard Meier in Rome: Building a Church in the City of Churches
2005 / 58 min. / color
Directed by Michael Blackwood
Known for his bold, abstract and stark white buildings, American architect Richard Meier now takes on the challenge of building the Jubilee Church in Rome. Holding the location in high regard, Meier praises the vibrant visual layout of the city and tells us, “Rome is a city of architecture; it’s a city of walls and columns and spaces and places and defined places and wherever you look there’s architecture” (Richard Meier). Staying true to his signature design style, Meier has created a structure resembling grand soaring sails which appear steady and peaceful as they stand in striking opposition to the city’s landscape. Three curved walls separate three distinct spaces: the main sanctuary, the weekday chapel and the baptistry, each with its own entrance. As a contrast he shows us his favorite churches in Rome by his famous colleagues from earlier times.
Directed by
Michael Blackwood
Cast
Joseph Meier
Richard Meier
Nigel Ryan
Produced by
Michael Blackwood … producer
Caroline Kerrigan … associate producer
Cinematography by
Christoph Lerch
Film Editing by
Joelle Schon
Sound Department
Rudolf Schwarz … sound recordist
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