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Pharrell Williams -

Many of us own a pair of Adidas similar to the Supershell created by Pharrell Williams. But "God is in the details," to quote seminal architect Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe. 

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Music god Pharrell Williams has a hand in the shoes' creation, but who was the famed architect who helped him out?

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The late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid is among a series of collaborators that Williams invited to work on his collection.

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Brad Pitt -

Brad Pitt's deep interest in architecture is evident through his involvement in numerous architectural projects and his advocacy for sustainable design.

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Brad Pitt's passion for architecture led to his philanthropic work to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

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Brad Pitt and the Make It Right Foundation -

Brad Pitt led the Brad Pitt and the Make It Right Foundation, enlisting architects like Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne, Shigeru Ban, and more to design sustainable homes for Hurricane Katrina survivors in New Orleans.

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Kanye West -

His fascination with architecture is evident in Kanye West's ventures, where he explores innovative designs and concepts.

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Kanye West -

Kanye West's Yeezy brand was used on sportswear, but it's also  the moniker for his architecture ventures, which aim to create stylish and affordable housing solutions.

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Kanye West's enthusiasm for architecture eventually sparked Kim Kardashian's interest in the design world, too.

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Tadao Ando -

The Japanese architect was chosen to design Kim Kardashian's dream mansion. And the influence spreads to...

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Beyoncé -

She made headlines with Jay-Z by purchasing a stunning US$200 million mansion designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect.

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Robert De Niro -

The Oscar-winning actor teamed up with a famous architect to build a project close to his heart.

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Wildflower Studios -

This is the chosen name of the set of many movies to come. The building also has a Steinway Piano factory in it, and is at the tipping point of its completion. And the mind behind it is...

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Bjarke Ingels -

The Danish architect has set foot into the film industry, but not only in construction.

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In 2019, Bjarke Ingels also collaborated with director Jonathan Nolan to create the 3D futuristic landscapes for the HBO series 'Westworld.'

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The starchitect also collaborated with Danish director Lars von Trier, with his 3D human-like constructions.

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All of these people actually worked on set with an architect. Click on to find out why.

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Joseph Kosinski -

The director of the 'Tron' sequel is actually an architect. He went on to build the 3D models of the Sky Tower, for 'Oblivion' (2013).

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Alicia Vikander -

In 'Ex-Machina' (2015), the Swedish actress also worked on a virtual futuristic set.

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Domhnall Gleeson -

But her co-star, Domhnall Gleeson, was standing in a very real house, in Norway. Remember...

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Private house by Jensen & Skodvin Architects -

Located in Valldal, Norway, the private house in the movie was still under construction, but was pretty close to completion at the time of filming.

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Colin Firth -

His performance in 'A Single Man' (2009) artfully weaves architectural beauty into the film's emotional narrative. But there's more to the house itself.

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Known as the Schaffer Residence, its was designed by architect John Lautner in 1949 for the mother of one of his employees.

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Jeff Bridges -

He was an iconic character as "The Dude" in 'The Big Lebowski' (1998). And he pulled it off at this house...

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The Treehorn house, by Frank Lloyd Wright -

Often thought to be in Malibu, it is actually located in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles. In real life it is the Sheats-Goldstein Residence, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1963.

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Kate Moss -

One of the most iconic supermodels ever has dabbled in the world of architecture through her collaboration with a perfect match starchitect.

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Philippe Starck -

Kate Moss worked at Philippe Starck's Yoo studio, adding her style to create stunning living spaces.

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Now we look at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, completed in 2021. And it was designed by...

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Renzo Piano -

The Pritzker Prize-winning architect is famous for his innovative and sustainable designs worldwide.

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See also: Distinctive architectural styles throughout history

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