Mega Building Collection

screenable online: 10 episodes

New Episodes

In five new episodes of our Mega Building Collection, the structures are very different, but they all have one thing in common – their size and complexity.

First, we discover three incredible underground building projects, from a unique sewage system to the world’s densest metro system, and subterranean quarries.

Next, we explore naval innovations in two episodes featuring high-tech warships, aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and submarines. Water is the theme for the final two episodes. Offshore Megastructures displays the ingenuity of those who defied a hostile environment – the sea – to build luxurious residences off the coast of Monaco, a bridge over the Atlantic, and the famous French landmark Mont St. Michel. In Waterparks, we investigate the technology that created raging rivers, sensational slides, and an immense wave pool.

Episodes:
Megabridges - Spanning the Void
Supertrains - The Race for Speed
Megadams
Supertunnels
Incredible Canals
Record-Breaking Highways
Record-Breaking Bridges
Record-Breaking Fighter Jets
Record-Breaking Submarines
Record-Breaking Dams

New Episodes:
∙ Offshore Megastructures
∙ Frigates, Submarines, Aircraft Carriers: New XXL Generations
∙ Parisian Undergrounds
∙ Waterparks
∙ Navy Fighter Aircraft Technologies

Bridges are counted among the most spectacular works of art and hold a special place in the history of engineering. They are the answer to a central challenge in the history of mankind — mastering…

For the second time, the TGV, France’s high-speed train, is the fastest train of the world. Yet, its engineers are continuously pushing for even higher speeds, having launched the new TGV Ocean and…

Taming nature and putting its energy to the service of man…it’s a challenge which has been mastered thanks to the construction of hydro-electric barrages. Three exceptional dams have…

To overcome oceans and mountains that separate us from our neighbors, engineers have pushed the limits of subterranean construction and dug tunnels which were thought impossible to achieve. We follow…

Canals are impressive masterpieces of human engineering. Join us for a closer look at three of the most well-known waterways of great historical and economic relevance. The first is Canal du Midi,…

Millions of cars, thousands of kilometers covered every day, on a network across an entire country. French highways are among the most developed in the world. There's the A40, a dizzying feat that…

The Normandy Bridge, the Chaban Delmas Bridge in Bordeaux and the Ténérez Bridge in Brittany. Three emblematic structures that have broken records in France, Europe and even the world. In 1994, the…

What drives scientists, inventors, and engi- neers to push the limits of what is possi- ble ? These innovators continually strive to design and develop technology, machines, and buildings that help…

Today’s submarines are the pinnacle of technology, the most sophisticated constructions in shipbuilding ever. In 1971, the Redoutable entered active service, a 9,000-ton vessel able to dive to a…

There are dams - and there are mega dams. La Rance, Tignes and Roselend - three emblematic structures that, in their own time, have all broken records in Europe and even the world. With their…

In this gripping documentary, we enter the yards of a European leader in naval defence, where giants of the seas have been designed, developed, and built for almost 400 years. We explore the next…

Waterparks have always been popular destinations, but recent technological advancements have raised the bar to new heights. With innovative technology and designs, some of the most thrilling and…

This programme digs beneath the streets of France’s capital to explore three extraordinary underground networks. The oldest, the catacombs, was created in response to the threatened collapse of…

Offshore Megastructures showcases three remarkable construction projects in one of the most hostile environments – the sea. We take a look at an ambitious project in Monaco, where free building plots…

The Marine Nationale – the French Navy – is known not only for its fleet of ships and submarines but also for its exceptional range of aircraft with diverse and specialised roles. In this intriguing…

Megabridges - Spanning the Void

Supertrains - The Race for Speed

Incredible Canals