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Designers and their homes - Matilde Mourinho's London town house

Matilde Mourinho, the daughter of football manager Jose, invites Euronews Culture into her stunning London abode

26/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: The battle to make the tallest building in New York

Before the 20th century, the tallest buildings were invariably churches and other religious sites. At the turn of the century that all changed with the birth of the skyscraper.

24/04/2023

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How a ceramics brand is keeping things traditional 80 years on

Italian design house Fornasetti, famed for its whimsical, eye-catching designs are using Milan Design Week to launch three collections which include smaller pieces and new themes.

22/04/2023

Design

A rare glimpse inside Armani's HQ for its new furniture collection

The impressive Palazzo Orsini, Armani's headquarters in Milan, place host to the first ever Armani/Casa outdoor furniture collection as well as other new trinkets a part of the Salone.

21/04/2023

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Revolutionising a classic - Dior and Starck update an iconic chair

French designer Phillipe Starck and Dior Maison launch new pieces from their continued collaboration at Milan Design Week

20/04/2023

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A Japanese-Italian fusion reveal at Milan Design Week

Designed by Takeda Katsuya's team in Milan and manufactured by Takehito in Japan, the BRACE collection uses wood from the Tochigi forest north of Tokyo in a sustainable and interesting way

20/04/2023

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The most surreal lamps you've ever seen - at Milan Design Week

As part of Euronews Culture's coverage of Milan Design Week, join us as we take a peek at the Italian design house Seletti's ultra-quirky showcase.

19/04/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day, the newly designed Reichstag was opened in Berlin in 1999. Behind it was the architect who's designed the look of multiple modern cities.

19/04/2023

Design

Everything you need to know about Milan Design Week

Euronews Culture is heading to Milan Design Week - or Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano - for its 61st edition, which runs from 18 - 23 April. Here's our guide to some of the most exciting exhibits at the iconic event

17/04/2023

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Lucid Air scoops 2023 World Luxury Car of the Year prize

The Lucid Air, known for its long EV range, won the award at the 2023 New York International Auto Show

13/04/2023

Design

Ai Weiwei creates world's largest Lego artwork ever and it's in London

Ai Weiwei, the celebrated Chinese artist and activist, is set to open his first exhibition focusing on design and architecture at the Design Museum in April.

06/04/2023

Design

Tartan: Not just for royals and the Scottish

The iconic fabric and its rich history is to be celebrated at a V&A Dundee exhibition which will display 300 pieces of tartan from all walks of design

29/03/2023

Design

The Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th anniversary

From its fascinating construction to its legendary guests, the Opera House has spent half a century defining Sydney's skyline.

13/03/2023

Design

French architect and activist Roland Castro dies aged 82

A leading figure in the May 68 student protests, Castro was a proponent of architecture that improved the lives of the working classes.

10/03/2023

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David Alan Chipperfield wins Pritzker Architecture Prize

The jury said the award went to Chipperfield for his commitment to society and the environment in his designs.

08/03/2023

Design

Stefano Boeri awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at Madrid Design Fest

Boeri is known for his innovative architectural designs which incorporate plants into building structures.

24/02/2023

Design

Why is Bentley discontinuing its iconic 6.0 Litre W12 engine?

Luxury carmaker Bentley is discontinuing its 6.0 litre W12 engine, which powers its most prestigious vehicles, to accelerate towards a more sustainable, electric future.

22/02/2023

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How designers at Stockholm Furniture Fair are promoting sustainability

Sustainability is a hot topic at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, where designers and manufacturers from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations.

09/02/2023

Design

'Postmodern giant': Japanese architect Arata Isozaki dies aged 91

Isozaki’s best-known works include the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, the Palau Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona and the Team Disney Building in Florida.

30/12/2022

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'Objects of Desire': How did Surrealism influence design?

For the first time in a major UK exhibition, Surrealism’s relationship to the design world is told up to the present day.

14/10/2022