Culture news

The crooked tale of Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole

An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year.

28 February 2024

Home

This 3D-printed biomaterial could be used to build homes one day

The sustainable biomaterial could already be applied as a tiling system for smaller components in buildings.

28 February 2024

Travel News

This iconic London landmark is being turned into a hotel in €321m deal

There’s high hopes a revolving restaurant will reopen in the Grade II-listed tower, one of the pointiest landmarks on London's skyline.

27 February 2024

Culture news

Berlinale 2024 review: 'Architecton'

A magnificently realised piece of meditative cinema about finding "a new idea of beauty".

22 February 2024

Qatar 365

Architecture as a means to preserve Qatar’s heritage

In partnership with Media City

From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Msheireb, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future.

21 February 2024

Smart Regions

Balancing Heritage and Innovation: Discover Slovenia's oldest town

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews Correspondent Aurora Velez travels to Ptuj to see how European funds have helped revitalise a decaying town centre, transforming it into a social hub boasting classic and modern design.

19 February 2024

Destinations

Is Italy building the world’s first airport with a vineyard on top?

Novel plans have been revealed for Florence’s new airport.

14 February 2024

Design

Remote Swiss village will be home to world's tallest 3D-printed tower

The futuristic White Tower of Mulegns stands 30 metres tall. The multipurpose cultural space is set to open in June, becoming the tallest 3D-printed structure in the world.

13 February 2024

Destinations

I didn’t know what to expect from Warsaw. Now it’s my favourite city

Struggling to decide on your next city break? Here’s why it should be Warsaw.

10 February 2024

Qatar 365

Qatar’s architectural heritage: mosques and traditional houses

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s design wonders don’t stop at Doha’s skyscrapers. Many mosques with unique designs contribute to the architectural richness of the country. Qatar also works on preserving heritage houses, with their unique features, as testimonies of its humble beginnings.

7 February 2024

Art

Feast your eyes on the winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2024

The winning photographs were unveiled by the World Photography Organisation - they include striking protraits, gorgeous landscapes, and some stunning nature shots.

7 February 2024

Destinations

3 of the 5 most welcoming places in the world are in Europe

From unique Greek architecture to local town squares bustling with life, travellers gave these destinations outstanding reviews.

2 February 2024

Design

Mercedes-Benz unveil plans for residential skyscraper in Dubai

As car makers jump on a new trend to create luxury skyscraper apartment buildings, we look at the history of building societies.

27 January 2024

Design

Lesley Lokko becomes first female African winner of architecture medal

Hailed as "a visionary agent of change", Lesley Lokko becomes the first woman of African descent to win the top award of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

18 January 2024

Design

Why has MSG axed plans to build a Vegas-style 'Sphere' in London?

The withdrawal marks the end of a lengthy planning saga for the proposed entertainment venue in east London.

10 January 2024

Travel News

Europe’s coolest train stations to visit in 2024

From a ‘railroad cathedral’ to an underground art exhibit, plan your next train trip around these beautiful stations in Europe.

29 December 2023

Design

Lesser-known facts on the centenary of Gustave Eiffel’s death

To mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, here are 10 facts about La Dame de Fer you may not know.

27 December 2023

Design

Twisted reality: German firm wins bid for Tencent's futuristic HQ

The Chinese tech firm's 23,000 employees will work in a 'multi-dimensional' purpose-built 500,000 square metre campus that includes restaurants, shops, public services and cultural spaces.

15 December 2023

Partner content

Students transform ancient Uzbek heritage into modern marvel at Venice Architecture Biennale

Partner content presented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

As the curtain was about to fall once more on the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, university students behind one of the main pavilions had the chance to see their creations in plain view.

13 December 2023

Travel News

Bologna’s famous leaning tower on ‘high alert’ over collapse fears

The mediaeval Garisenda Tower is one of the Italian city's most iconic landmarks - and leans as much as its more famous counterpart in Pisa.

2 December 2023