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Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds and the new West Kowloon Cultural District is part of this new cultural ecosystem.

Design

London's Courtauld gallery to reopen after 3-year transformation

The historic listed building on the banks of the Thames welcomes visitors back to indulge in one of Europe's most prestigious art collections.

Design

Venezuela's hidden gems are slowly deteriorating

The 1950s were, for Caracas, a magical decade. A period that also coincided with the arrival of European immigrants, which led to the creation of projects by world-renowned architects and artists.

Qatar 365

How are Qatar’s traditions and culture inspiring its architecture?

In partnership with Qatar Foundation

From the FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums to smart cities, we take a look at Qatar’s buildings and what they have to say about the country. We find out how architecture is helping to define the nation’s identity.

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Design

Iconic London music venue Koko to reopen after devastating 2020 fire

The small theatre, situated on the south end of London's iconic Camden Market, has hosted the likes of Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and Madonna for intimate shows.

Eco-Innovation

Meet the Italian architect behind the world’s first vertical forest

Green architect Stefano Boeri believes trees are just like humans, with their own personalities and ways of communicating.

Next Series

The new technology helping us create better, more sustainable designs

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in London to explore how new technologies are shaping the future of design.

Design

How Poland’s communist-era churches rebelled against the regime

A remarkable record of individual design and craftsmanship, Poland's Communist-Era Churches pay homage to experimental forms that still wow today.

Series

This couple transformed their waste into a beautiful eco-home in Spain

Laura and Dave's Earthship is built from recycled cans, bottles and old tyres, and helps them live almost entire self-sufficiently.

Destinations

This tropical landscape garden in Brazil has just won a major accolade

Sítio Roberto Burle Marx has been named the latest UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil.

People

Liverpool loses its UNESCO World Heritage status but does anyone care?

Residents of the city have mixed feelings about the development in this historic part of Liverpool.

Mobility

This French duo travelled to 7 smart cities. This is what they learned

Is the term 'smart city' just a buzzword? Two French graduates set off to seven countries to discover how technology can improve our cities.

Mobility

Amsterdam unveils the world's first 3D-printed steel bridge

The Dutch capital has a new hi-tech landmark: a 3D-printed pedestrian steel bridge with sensors that collect data in real-time.

Italy

Could Bologna be about to get its first UNESCO world heritage site?

Italy is already home to 55 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Now Bologna is in with a chance of getting its first.

Home

How city designs are adapting to heatwaves and climate change

Reflective roads, green spaces and adaptive buildings. Here's what cities are doing to cope with extreme heat.

Destinations

The 6 best European cities for architecture lovers

From Gothic architecture in Croatia to Tudor buildings in London, here's the best of Europe's cityscapes.

Next Series

Pandemic doesn't mean ‘death of cities’, says urban designer

In partnership with Accenture

The urban designer and architect, Hala El Akl, gives her insight into wellbeing and living spaces, how the pandemic has changed the way we view these now and what the future holds for this field.

Business Planet

The road to sustainability: the superhighway built from paper waste instead of cement

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Spain to look at a pioneering construction project that’s using waste paper instead of cement to build a highway.

Cult

Uzbekistan participates in Venice's Architecture Biennale for the first time

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

How will we live together? That is the main theme of the 2021 edition of the International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Uzbekistan, a first time participant, answers it with 'Mahalla: Urban Rural Living'.

Cult

Venice Architecture Biennale explores how will we live in the future

The pavilions on display aim to show how architecture can shape the way we live and face up to challenges including climate change, rising inequalities and access to healthcare.