An Engineer Imagines

1h 20m • Documentary • 2019

‘An Engineer Imagines’ pays tribute to the life and work of Peter Rice, one of the most distinguished structural engineers of the late 20th century.

‘An Engineer Imagines’ is a 2019 documentary that pays tribute to the life and work of Peter Rice, one of the most distinguished structural engineers of the late 20th century.

The documentary traces Rice’s extraordinary life and career, from his childhood in Dundalk to his work on iconic structures such as the Sydney Opera House, The Pompidou Centre, and the Lloyd’s Building.

The documentary uses stunning time-lapse photography and revealing interviews to tell the story of a genius who stood in the shadow of architectural icons.

The documentary is a cinematic homage to the creative, humanist role of the engineer.