ENGINEERING CONNECTIONS

Alongside its high technology, Richard Hammond finds the state-of-the-art Airbus A380 incorporates various elements inspired by weapons of war, Mother Nature and household objects deep in its DNA.

Seeing further than any other telescope on Earth, Richard Hammond uncovers the Keck Observatory's astounding DNA which includes elements of a refrigerator, sand blaster and a Korean spy plane.

Richard Hammond finds the Troll A gas platform - the largest object ever moved by man across Earth's surface - hides a farm building, racing car and a pot plant, among other elements, deep in its DNA.

Built in an earthquake and typhoon hotspot, Richard Hammond finds the Taipei 101's DNA consists of some extraordinary elements, including a bird cage, bamboo, racing yacht, sports car and seat belt.

Richard Hammond climbs to the top of Sydney's iconic Opera House to unlock the construction secrets hidden in the DNA of one of the most instantly recognisable buildings in the world.

Richard Hammond reveals the startling design and construction secrets behind Hong Kong International Airport, one of the largest and busiest in the world, built on a specially constructed island.

Richard Hammond reveals the inspirations hidden in the design and construction of the tallest road bridge in the world, France's Millau Viaduct.

Richard Hammond stands atop the Wembley Stadium roof, in front of its record-breaking arch to discover the construction secrets behind the new hi-tech home of English football.

Richard Hammond visits a building described as the "greatest of our time" - the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain - to find out which engineering secrets made this iconic building possible.