John Hejduk Builder of Worlds
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Documentary, Special Interest, 01-Jan-1992
Renowned American architect, John Hejduk, has built a riveting career around his unique and striking creations. A poet among architects and an innovator among educators, Hejduk sits down for a conversation with poet David Shapiro at The Cooper Union where the two review Hejduk's sketches and structures. While discussing the mystery and spirit of architecture, Shapiro and Hejduk confront the intricate poetry that stems from the building of worlds.
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