Places for the Soul (1990) is a Documentary film that follows an intimate portrait of Christopher Alexander, a critic of modern architecture on a lifelong quest to build harmonious, livable places in today’s world. The film tells the story of two projects – a spectacular high school in Japan and an innovative homeless shelter in California. For Alexander, feelings come first, users are deeply engaged and process is paramount. We discover what happens when an architect’s unconventional method collides with standard practices in his profession. Currently, you can watch Places for the Soul on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.