Most people see a finished construction video and assume it’s just a matter of showing up and filming whatever’s happening on-site. But the reality? A great video starts long before you press record.

Every so often, a film reminds us that architecture isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a story in itself. This year, The Brutalist turned heads at the Academy Awards, proving that a building’s design can be just as gripping as the characters that move through it.