Have you ever stared at a gravity-defying skyscraper or a bridge spanning an impossible distance and wondered how it was even built? The Smithsonian Channel series *How Did They Build That?* returns for a fourth season to reveal the secrets behind the world's most spectacular structures.
This season travels the globe, exploring everything from mind-bending museums and futuristic stadiums to revolutionary homes. Using a combination of stunning drone footage, expert interviews with the architects and engineers, and dynamic CGI, the show deconstructs these modern marvels. It peels back the layers of design and innovation to show exactly how brilliant ideas become breathtaking reality. season 4 is currently running sign up for a reminder to witness the incredible ingenuity behind these architectural feats.
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How Did They Build That? (2021) on Smithsonian Channel is a fascinating documentary series that explores the secrets behind some of the world’s most impressive and unique structures. In season 4, viewers get an inside look at new architectural wonders, from gravity-defying skyscrapers to innovative bridges and cultural landmarks. Each episode breaks down complex engineering techniques in a way that’s easy to understand while highlighting the creativity and determination of designers and builders around the globe. The show features interviews with architects, engineers, and construction workers who share stories about overcoming challenges during each project. If you’re curious about how extraordinary buildings come to life or love learning about architecture, this series is for you. Season 4 is currently running—sign up for a reminder so you don’t miss an episode!
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Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous, they defy logic...and often even gravity. From a Manhattan skyscraper that looks like a Jenga tower to a Singapore glass dome big enough to house a mountain to a high rise in Italy with a built-in forest, we examine the world's most extraordinary buildings, bridges, and lifts, reveal their design secrets, and discover the incredible stories of their construction as we try to answer the question: How Did They Build That?
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