Drawing inspiration from the visual style of acclaimed director Wes Anderson, known for films like "Asteroid City" and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” this new architectural film chronicles the homeland and landscape of Singapore. Directed by Kevin Siyuan, this is the second volume of “A Wes Anderson-ish Singapore” released. Moreover, the 20-minute documentary will be previewed on Singapore’s National Day and focuses on the urban planning, architecture, parks, and the people of Singapore.
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New Architectural Film Inspired by Wes Anderson Celebrates Singapore's Built Environment
https://www.archdaily.com/1005091/new-architectural-film-inspired-by-wes-anderson-celebrates-singapores-built-environmentNour Fakharany
This Brazilian Resort is the Perfect Location for a Wes Anderson Film
The entertainment industry frequently captures unusual architecture from theme parks that explore bygone eras to remote locales in the hills of Las Vegas that often go unseen.
A two-hour drive from Rio de Janeiro's renowned beaches you can find a 20th century French Normandy building in the state's sierra region: The Palácio Quitandinha.
https://www.archdaily.com/902465/this-brazilian-resort-is-the-perfect-location-for-a-wes-anderson-filmRomullo Baratto
The 9 Bars That Every Architect Needs to Visit
When you think of your favorite spot to grab a beer, what architectural features come to mind? Is it the swanky furniture, themed artwork, or the heavily designed cocktail menu? Today, the aesthetics of bars are now as much a draw as the drinks themselves. From movie set inspired spaces to rooftops that offer spectacular city views, we’ve compiled a list of nine bars and beer gardens that every architect needs to cross off their list.
https://www.archdaily.com/898918/the-9-bars-that-every-architect-needs-to-visitKaley Overstreet
Step Into a Movie Dreamworld With "Accidental Wes Anderson" on Reddit
If you ever have those moments where you take a step back from your life and feel like you’ve suddenly fallen into a scene from a movie, you may appreciate the subreddit /r/AccidentalWesAnderson. Director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Wes Anderson is well known for creating scenes in his films that blur the lines between the real and the unreal. His extreme symmetry and restricted color palettes can often give the impression of a surreal, self-contained world. The purpose of the Accidental Wes Anderson subreddit is for users to post photos of real-world architecture and scenes they’ve stumbled upon that look like they could be stills from one of Anderson’s movies, with Redditors finding Anderson-esque scenes around the globe in everything from bathrooms to staircases to city streets. Even a viewer unfamiliar with Anderson’s films can browse the collection of photos and easily understand his aesthetic. Below is just a small selection of some of the most evocative photos to be found on the subreddit.
https://www.archdaily.com/877747/step-into-a-movie-dreamworld-with-accidental-wes-anderson-on-redditMegan Schires
Monocle 24 Pays Homage to the Role of Architecture in Film
For this edition of Section D, Monocle 24's weekly review of design, architecture and craft, the team turn their attention to the crossroads where design and architecture meet film. From a documentary about Pruitt-Igoe, the St. Louis housing project, to a new reading of the title sequence of Superman, this episode investigates the role of architecture in film – and visa versa.
https://www.archdaily.com/798683/monocle-24-pays-homage-to-the-role-of-architecture-in-filmAD Editorial Team
VIDEO: Wes Anderson // Centered
American film director Wes Anderson shares something in common with architects: a love for symmetry. Serving as proof, this kogonada produced video reveals Anderson’s masterful use of symmetry by compiling perfectly centered scenes from his many works.
https://www.archdaily.com/488167/video-wes-anderson-centeredKarissa Rosenfield