Places for the Soul
29 mins
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.
Ruth Landy
Narrator
Stephen Most
Writer
Gary Malkin
Music
Jeff Beal
Music
Diane Weinberg
Title Designer
Stephen Most
Co-Director
Ray Day
Assistant Camera
Ruth Landy
Director
Joseph De Francesco
Editor
Ruth Landy
Writer
Ruth Landy
Producer
Emiko Amori
Additional Camera
Greg Saat-Kemp
Production Assistant
Claire Schoen
Associate Producer
Will Harvey
Sound Mixer
Judith Lit
Associate Producer
Christopher Beaver
Additional Camera
Jessica Ambinder-Rojas
Assistant Editor
Dyanna Taylor
Director of Photography