BUILDINGS THAT CHANGED HISTORY (HB)

Guided tours of more than 50 masterpieces in a range of architectural styles, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, Chartres Cathedral, Sydney Opera House, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. CGI cutaway artworks peel away roofs and walls to reveal the bones of the building, and close-up photographs reveal design details. Find out the difference between a Doric and an Ionic column, how a flying buttress works, and learn why concrete balconies appear to float in thin air, along with intriguing stories about patrons, builders and architects.