Film Screening: Urbanized

‘Urban Design’ isn’t just an empty slogan; it involves the networking of different design disciplines and follows fundamental strategies, all of which is demonstrated in the film by Gary Hustwit (2011, 85 min.). He spotlights the “Language of the City” and lets protagonists in this sector have their say in discussing the options offered by urban design. He also casts light on the historical developments and sociological and ecological forces affecting the great cities of the world. After “Helvetica” and “Objectified”, “Urbanized” is the last part of a design trilogy that manifests and questions the role of design in the modern world.