Places for the Soul

Places for the Soul 1990 Directed by Ruth Landy , Stephen Most

An intimate portrait of Christopher Alexander, a critic of modern architecture on a lifelong quest to build harmonious, livable places in today’s world. The film tells the story of two projects – a spectacular high school in Japan and an innovative homeless shelter in California. For Alexander, feelings come first, users are deeply engaged and process is paramount. We discover what happens when an architect’s unconventional method collides with standard practices in his profession.

Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 1 January 1990

29 mins