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Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

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"How Did They Build That?"

Exploring the engineering and architectural masterpieces like The Copper in Manhattan to Gardens By the Bay in Singapore.

How Did They Build That?

S5, EP6 "Twists & Turns"

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

How Did They Build That?

S5, EP5 "Canals & Curves"

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

How Did They Build That?

S5, EP4 "Tunnels & Towers"

In Chicago, twin concrete towers push the limits of high-rise design. Engineers conquer the sea to unite Sweden and Denmark. And in Sydney, Norman Foster and team take on the challenge of a new metro station that can't disrupt the busy streets above.

How Did They Build That?

S5, EP3 "Cables Cars & Rooftop Parks"

Witnessing amazing buildings, bridges, lifts and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

Exploring the engineering and architectural masterpieces like The Copper in Manhattan to Gardens By the Bay in Singapore.
Original Air Date: Jan 3, 2021
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
4 seasons available on demand
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