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Japan’s Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto has been awarded the Pritzker Prize, the industry's highest honour. His work centres on community and the intersection of public and private space.

Design

IKEA asks Annie Leibovitz and 6 young artists to capture life at home

"We needed a new perspective on how to portray the home." IKEA’s “Life At Home” project is now on display for Paris Fashion Week.

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.

Tech News

These futuristic 3D printed shoes mould to your feet

Tired of wearing the same uncomfortable ill-fitting shoes? Stay tuned because in the next few years these 3D-printed shoes, which adapt to your feet based on data, could be coming to the market.

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Creators

'I design James Bond’s car': meet Aston Martin’s leading creative mind

Marek Reichman claims to have the coolest job in the world - and not many people will probably argue. Find out what sort of mind you need to have to be top of your game in car design.

Art

Art on demand: UK launches digital street art collection

Want to see your favourite street art even after it's been scrubbed away? Now you can thanks to a brand new online collection which catalogues 5,000 pieces of Britain's best street art.

Design

The Mac turns 40: A timeline of Apple's revolutionary computer design

To celebrate the Mac's 40 year anniversary, Euronews Culture's delved into our digital archives to put together a photo timeline of Apple's marvellous design and innovation over the years.

Design

Paris Design Week 2024: Here are 8 highlights you must check out

Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Off, two heavy hitters of Parisian design fairs, are in full swing. Amidst the sea of exhibits, here are some of our favourites to check out.

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.

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.

Creators

Is this the world’s most prolific board game creator?

Reiner Knizia is like royalty in the board game community. With more than 700 published games, spanning a 25-year career, he is one of, if not the most prolific board game designer in the world.

Design

Japan has a new tallest building - but its height may surprise you

While Asia and the Middle East are full of towering skyscrapers, Japan's tallest buildings are of a slightly different stature due to the increased risk of earthquakes in the Japanese archipelago.

Design

Sydney Opera House at 50: Surprising facts you didn't know

From Arnold Schwarzenegger's contentious triumph at the concert hall in 1980 to the lesser-known secrets of its architectural design, here are some fascinating facts about the Sydney Opera House you might not have known.

Design

Iconic lava lamp inventors celebrate 60th anniversary

As the lava lamp celebrates its 60th birthday, we take a look at the groovy history of this iconic piece of decor.

Design

Day care centre in London wins prestigious architecture award

Judges said the John Morden Centre was uplifting, sustainable with a strong social programme – ‘a place of joy and inspiration’.

Lifestyle

Take a look at Adobe's interactive dress which can change patterns

Adobe has unveiled Project Primrose, "a digital dress that brings fabric to life."

Design

How this groundbreaking silicon watch could revive French watchmaking

TheTimeChanger watch, 100% made in France, features a groundbreaking silicon core by Silmach in Besançon, potentially marking a renaissance for French horology.

Design

Meet the man who used art therapy in an Italian town to help his son

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, we bring you the story of Giovanni Casale, who came up with the idea of transforming his ancestral town into an art therapy project for his son.

Design

Greece's 2004 Olympic Stadium shut down over roof safety risk

The stadium designed to host the 2004 Athens Olympics has been temporarily closed over concerns that its roof is unsafe.

Design

What to see at London Design Festival 2023

More than 300 events celebrating design, art and architecture will take over the city of London through till September 24 for the 21st London Design Festival.