ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Sky Arte Documentary Reveals Secrets Behind Iconic Architecture

architecture-design · 2026-05-05

A new documentary titled 'Industrial design – Permasteelisa – Costruire il Futuro' airs on Sky Arte HD on Friday, January 13, 2017, exploring the hidden stories behind landmark buildings such as The Shard in London, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Sydney Opera House, and the new towers at Ground Zero in New York. The film focuses on Permasteelisa, a company based in Vittorio Veneto, Italy, which is the global leader in designing and constructing facades for skyscrapers and complex building envelopes. The documentary features interviews with renowned architects including Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, and Daniel Libeskind, who discuss the technical and artistic challenges of these iconic structures. The program is part of Sky Arte's lineup, with content curated by Artribune, an Italian art and culture platform founded in 2011.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Industrial design – Permasteelisa – Costruire il Futuro' airs on Sky Arte HD on January 13, 2017.
  • The film features architects Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, and Daniel Libeskind.
  • Permasteelisa is a company based in Vittorio Veneto, Italy, specializing in building facades.
  • The documentary covers The Shard (London), Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao), Sydney Opera House, and Ground Zero towers (New York).
  • Sky Arte's content is powered by Artribune, which manages its digital interface and programming.
  • Artribune was founded in 2011 as a platform for contemporary art and culture.

Entities

Artists

  • Renzo Piano
  • Norman Foster
  • Daniel Libeskind

Institutions

  • Permasteelisa
  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
  • Sydney Opera House
  • The Shard

Locations

  • Vittorio Veneto
  • Italy
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Bilbao
  • Spain
  • Sydney
  • Australia
  • New York
  • United States

Sources