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See the hidden fortress cities in Niger’s Sahara desert

There have been no foreign tourists in this area since 2002.

Design

Barcelona FC play last game at Camp Nou stadium ahead of revamp

It has been a theatre of dreams for some or a cauldron of nightmares for others. Now, after more than more than six decades, football drama finally ended at Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou with the stadium shutting for a major refit.

Design

Portugal pays tribute to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha

This is the year of late architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha at Casa da Arquitectura, in Matosinhos, northern Portugal. Two exhibitions dedicated to the Brazilian Pritzker Architecture Prize winner are now open to the public.

Design

The must-see pavilions at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale

Installations and exhibitions tackle topics of climate change, colonialism and indigenous culture.

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Design

Reggia di Caserta is undergoing a multi-million euro restoration

The royal palace was constructed for Charles of Bourbon, the King of Naples, in the 18th century.

Design

At the 2023 Venice Biennale, the future of architecture is Africa

The Biennale, historically dominated by a Euro-centric vision with minor participation from Asia and the Americas, is being led by Africa this year. Curator Lesley Lokko’s show makes bold, forward-thinking statements about who and what will drive the future of architecture.

Design

Why Venice blocked Austria’s Biennale pavilion proposal

The proposed installation, titled Partecipazione / Beteiligung, was given a hard no from Venice authorities.

Design

Norman Foster's revolutionary emergency shelter

British architect Norman Foster has unveiled a series of rapid-assembly buildings that can be constructed on site and withstands the elements after natural disasters strike.

Design

Barcelona residents face eviction as Sagrada Familia Basilica completion approaches

Since work began 141 years ago, the Sagrada Família has become almost as famous for its endless works as for its magnificent architecture. Now nearby residents face being evicted if the construction is completed, but are doubtful a decision be made before this month's key local elections.

Design

Look inside Alexander Lervik's renovated kit house south of Stockholm

As part of our series on designers' homes, Euronews Culture takes a look inside Alexander Lervik's property just south of Stockholm.

Design

Meet the jury members for 2023's Venice Biennale

The board of directors for Venice's International Architecture Exhibition have revealed the five jury members who will award prizes when the show kicks off on 20 May.

Design

What to expect at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

Venice is gearing up for the 2023 Architecture Biennale, one of the most important festivals of the built environment in the world, which will open to the public on May 20th. The show is set to ask and spark debate around some big questions.

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Watch ‘Europe’s largest 3D-printed building’ come into shape

The 3D-printed building is expected to be completed by July and will house computer servers.

Design

Largest Norman Foster retrospective opens in Paris

Six decades of works by the world renowned British architect who is often seen as a leader of the "high-tech" trend are now on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

Design

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.

Design

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.

Destinations

France's most beautiful villages are all in this one region

The Dordogne is known for its UNESCO-listed cave paintings and traditional villages.

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.

Business Planet

How can public spending by a city drive sustainable innovation?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Business Planet, we discover how local authorities in Oslo are using public procurement to decarbonise the capital's construction sites.

Design

Designers and their homes - London's Low Energy House

Want to know what objects of desire or furnishing and fittings designers choose to put in their homes? Euronews Culture starts a new series by taking a look inside architect Ben Ridley's low energy house in London.