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How Did They Build That?

Season 1 Episode 5: Supertalls & Firehouses

In the next episode, visionary architects and engineers push the boundaries of innovation as they design and build breathtaking structures in Belgium, Scotland, and Manhattan, showcasing their mastery of gravity-defying designs and artistic expression.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Cantilevers & Lifts

1. Cantilevers & Lifts

Aired: Jan 3, 2021

Join us on a journey to explore remarkable structures that defy gravity and c...

Episode 2 Towers & Roofs

2. Towers & Roofs

Aired: Jan 10, 2021

In this episode, we explore three remarkable structures: a Manhattan building...

Episode 3 Biomes & Rebuilds

3. Biomes & Rebuilds

Aired: Jan 17, 2021

Engineers and builders transform a logistical railway nightmare into an indoo...

Episode 4 Viaducts & Hotels

4. Viaducts & Hotels

Aired: Jan 24, 2021

Next episode, we'll embark on a thrilling journey to explore breathtaking arc...

Episode 6 Arches & Opera Houses

6. Arches & Opera Houses

Aired: Feb 14, 2021

Explore three cities - Rotterdam, Guangzhou, and London - and marvel at incre...

Info about How Did They Build That?

Seasons: 4

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Genres:Reality-TV, Documentary

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