The Age of Concrete(2016)
Overview
The show traces the history of architecture and urban planning in Reykjavík in the twentieth century. The series begins in 1915, in the big fire where many wooden houses in the town were destroyed. Then the time of the concrete houses began.
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Season 1
5 episodes • 2016
Season 1
5 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1915 | Sep 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | 1930 | Sep 8, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | 1945 | Sep 15, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | 1960 | Sep 22, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | 1975 | Sep 29, 2016 | 0.0 |
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