ADFF Toronto 2024 – The House: 6 Points of Departure + This Is Not A House

Film Basics

The House: 6 Points of Departure

46 mins | US | 2024
Director: Gregg Goggin

After 30 years, extraordinary architects Thom Mayne and Robin Donaldson return to a pivotal site in their careers. 2.5 years to design, 2.5 years to build, the Crawford House in Montecito, California, emerged as a house of ideas and one of the world’s most widely studied pieces of residential architecture. The House takes us on an exploration of the creative process, investigates art’s impact on architecture, and reveals insights into these renowned architects’ pursuit of the singular idea.

This Is Not A House

30 mins | US | 2023
Director: Morgan Neville

This Is Not A House details the construction of one of the most unique homes in the world. This delightful structure designed by Robin Donaldson of Donaldson+Partners is born of the combined power of art, technology, and a celebration of play.

Watch the trailer for This Is Not A House.

About the Architecture and Design Film Festival

The Architecture and Design Film Festival (ADFF)—North America’s largest film festival dedicated to architecture and design—is coming back to Toronto for another year of great films and insightful discussions! From October 23 – 26, catch one of their amazing lineup of 16 films, from all over the world. Looking for the full list of films showcased at this year’s ADFF: Toronto? See the complete programme on the festival’s website!

The TSA is proud to once again be partnering with ADFF: Toronto to bring a series of panel discussions and post-screening Q&As that complement this year’s film roster. These panels bring together architects, film-makers, and subject matter experts to further explore the themes of each film and bring them back to our local context here in Toronto.

TSA MEMBERS: Get your discounted tickets to all showings at ADFF: Toronto using the discount code found in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard! Not a member yet? Membership is open to everyone and you can join here (student memberships are free!).