Places for the Soul – The Architecture of Christopher Alexander: Proposal for a Documentary Film Portrait

01/01/1989

Film Portrait of CA

23-page bound report outlining the film maker’s proposal. It includes the project summary, the subject of the documentary, its focus, the audience it addresses, key personnel involved in making, funds raised to date and funds still needed, an analytic budget and sponsors; references are also included.

References

Correspondence 1 Items

Places for the Soul - The Architecture of Christopher Alexander: Letter of support to the film "The Timeless Way" sent to HABITAT with a request for assistance providing access to their film editing facilities. HABITAT is currently in support for distribution of film to developing countries. 07/09/1987

Personal Archive, Film Portrait of CA

Records 3 Items

Places for the Soul - The Architecture of Christopher Alexander: Film Proposal 15/08/1983

Personal Archive, Film Portrait of CA

31-page final proposal describing Christopher Alexander’s philosophy and approach to building and architecture to be presented in a one-hour color film titled “The Quality Without a Name”; it also includes a 29-page draft with editing .
Places for the Soul - The Architecture of Christopher Alexander: Script Draft 01/09/1986

Personal Archive, Film Portrait of CA

3-page summary presenting the basic structure and focus of the film as a way to tell “the story of one man’s quest to build beautiful, timeless places in today’s world”.
Places for the Soul - The Architecture of Christopher Alexander: Film Treatment - The Timeless Way 01/03/1987

Personal Archive, Film Portrait of CA

A walk through the film’s unfolding structure juxtaposing Christopher Alexander’s narratives with colleagues talking, clients describing experiences, key projects explained and all together aiming to illuminate the spirit of his way of relating to architectural quality through design and the ...