Design
Chilean Smiljan Radić Clarke wins top Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Chilean master of modern design has finally been named as winner of the world's leading architecture award after his prize giving was delayed by disclosures about Tom Pritzker's links with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Silk Road Adventures
Where heritage meets contemporary craft and new creative voices
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Traditional craftsmanship continues to evolve through artisan studios, intimate house museums and revitalised cultural spaces, where heritage techniques intersect with modern design and inspire a new generation of makers.
Spotlight
Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital
In partnership with World Urban Forum
Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.
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Art
Watch: Casa Batlló mapping show begins Gaudí centenary celebrations
Barcelona's Casa Batlló has begun a year of events marking the centenary of the iconic architect Antoni Gaudi's death by staging a stunning audiovisual experience to inaugurate a new contemporary art exhibition space within the walls of the famous art nouveau building.
Design
The end of The Line? Saudi Arabia scales down plans for Neom megacity
After years of cost overruns and delays, Saudi Arabia’s flagship futuristic megaproject, Neom, is set to be significantly scaled back. The futuristic super-city, meant to run entirely on alternative energy sources, was due to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which has now been postponed.
Design
Amazing architecture: Frank Gehry's most iconic designs
Frank Gehry's buildings are routinely described as organic, spellbinding and striking. His architecture was unconventional, challenging traditional forms and therefore divisive, but few, if any, could claim indifference . Here's Euronews Culture's look at some of his most provocative works.
Design
Discover the Hansen House and Poland's open form architecture pioneers
Just an hour away from Warsaw, along the River Bug, stands a wooden house, hiding layers of history, complexity and architectural innovation. The creation and residence of renowned Polish architects Oskar and Sofia Hansen is both a showcase and a moving tribute to the "Open Form" style.
Design
Prix Versailles picks the world's most beautiful passenger stations
The Prix Versailles World Ceremony has picked its 'magnificent seven' passenger stations as the world's most beautiful train and metro stops. From Australia to Belgium via Saudi Arabia, the prizes show the jury's penchant towards modernity.
Cult
Innovation by Design Summit: Doha’s Creative Future
In partnership with Media City
Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit brought together global creatives to explore how AI, sustainability, fashion and architecture are redefining design, proving Qatar is shaping the future of creativity and innovation.
Qatar in Motion
Redefining hospitality by elevating travel experiences
In partnership with Media City
From TikToks to travel vlogs, luxury staycations are having a moment. But behind the hot takes and curated content, one visionary is taking this trend by the horn and helming it in a whole new direction. How are cities like Doha rethinking hospitality?