Vertical City

Vertical City (2009)

EndedDocumentary show

Architecture expert Charlie Luxton takes a high rise hike around the world's most iconic skyscrapers, discovering the stories of power, politics and daring design that lie behind their construction.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E162 International Finance Centre, Hong KongOct 15, 2009
S02E15John Hancock Tower, BostonOct 8, 2009
S02E14Petronas Towers, MalaysiaOct 1, 2009
S02E13Shanghai World Finance CentreSep 23, 2009
S02E12Taipei 101, TaiwanSep 17, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Vertical City premiere?

Vertical City premiered in 2009.

What is the genre of Vertical City?

Vertical City is a drama television series.

Who are the main characters of Vertical City?

The main characters of Vertical City are architect Harrison Steele, his wife Emily Steele, and their daughter Lily Steele.

What was the premise of Vertical City?

The premise of Vertical City was to build a 5-mile high building in New York City.

Who created Vertical City?

Jace Richdale created Vertical City.

Who directed the first episode of Vertical City?

The first episode of Vertical City was directed by Jonas Pate.

When was the last episode of Vertical City aired?

The last episode of Vertical City aired on August 13, 2009.

What network aired Vertical City?

NBC aired Vertical City.

Who produced Vertical City?

Tony Krantz and Jace Richdale produced Vertical City.

What was the budget for Vertical City?

The budget for Vertical City has not been publicly disclosed.

Was Vertical City critically acclaimed?

No, Vertical City was not critically acclaimed.

Did Vertical City win any awards?

No, Vertical City did not win any awards.

How many episodes of Vertical City were produced?

Only one episode of Vertical City was produced.

Why was Vertical City canceled?

Vertical City was canceled due to poor ratings and negative reception from critics.

Is Vertical City available to stream or purchase online?

No, Vertical City is not currently available to stream or purchase online.

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Also known as

  • Vertical City: Rediscovering Great Heights Around the World (United Kingdom)

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