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The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions.

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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.

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Legendary architect and designer Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Among his many masterpieces were the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building.

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London's landmarks recreated in gingerbread at exhibition

UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.

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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.

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Dubai Design Week 2025 puts community at heart of regional goals

As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while championing regional voices and authentic design narratives.

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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.

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In global talks, Azerbaijan focuses on resilient urban development

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Azerbaijan’s third National Urban Forum brought global experts together to promote sustainable, climate-resilient cities, in the lead-up to the World Urban Forum 2026.

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Stirling Prize: Appleby Blue Almshouse wins top UK architecture award

Appleby Blue, a pioneering social housing project in London to help people downsize and live communally has won this year's Stirling Prize, Britain's most prestigious architecture award for a new building.

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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.

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Watch: The world’s tallest bridge just opened in China

At 625 metres above the Beipan River, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is more than two times taller than the Shard in London.

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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?

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Barcelona's Sagrada Família reveals Gaudí' centenary celebrations

The basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona will reach 172 metres with the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ, scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, surpassing the cathedral of Ulm in Germany.

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A peek inside David Lynch's Hollywood home that's up for sale

The spectacular compound includes Lynch's editing suite, a private screening room, and the iconic house featured in his film 'Lost Highway'.

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RIBA reveals Sterling Prize shortlist for best British architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced six nominees for its prestigious Stirling Prize, the UK's highest honour recognising top design.

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Why has paint been thrown at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona?

Activists from the organisation Futuro Vegetal (Vegetable Future) threw red and black dyed powder against the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in protest against the management of politicians during the serious fires that devastated a large part of Spain this summer.