An Engineer Imagines

Synopsis

Peter Rice, a structural engineer from Ireland, transformed skylines in London, Sydney, and Paris with his innovative designs. His collaborations with architects like Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano resulted in iconic buildings that blend art and engineering. Through interviews with colleagues, family, and friends, the film reveals Rice's enduring influence on modern architecture. Time-lapse photography captures the remarkable structures he helped create, illustrating his significant contributions to the field before his death in 1992.