Architects are not good at telling the whole story – film and photography help convey the bigger picture

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Storytelling is integral to who we are as human beings, and plays a central role in highlighting the value in what architects do, writes Chris Hopkinson

Storytelling is hard wired into humans. It’s what we’ve done for thousands of years, round fires and in caves, through drawing, dance, theatre, modern cinema, and more recently through other new digital media. Stories help share a vision, and create connection.

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