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Chairs for Lovers

1973 28 min
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In this documentary short, Vancouver architect Stanley King demonstrates his method for involving the public in urban design. Called the "draw-in/design-in”, the method is applied to a downtown Vancouver area slated for redevelopment. How can it be made to best serve the needs of the people who will use it? Here, sketches prepared by students and refined by adults are used to guide city planners.

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In this documentary short, Vancouver architect Stanley King demonstrates his method for involving the public in urban design. Called the "draw-in/design-in”, the method is applied to a downtown Vancouver area slated for redevelopment. How can it be made to best serve the needs of the people who will use it? Here, sketches prepared by students and refined by adults are used to guide city planners.

  • director
    Barrie Howells
  • producer
    Barrie Howells
  • editing
    Barrie Howells
  • executive producer
    Peter Jones
  • photography
    Savas Kalogeras
    Ron Orieux
  • sound
    Hans Oomes

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