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Inside Copenhagen’s swanky new ‘water culture house’

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Paris Motor Show 2026: Classic cars get an electric makeover

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A new idea: Ma Yansong on making the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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These are the most beautiful new train stations in Europe

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How 21st-century glue is helping to finish Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece

An innovative modular construction system and 24 tonnes of structural adhesive have dramatically accelerated work on Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. More than 140 years after construction began, the Barcelona basilica is reaching one of the defining milestones in its extraordinary history.

26 September 2026

Design

UNESCO recognises Tashkent’s modernist architectural legacy

The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life.

Design

Prix Versailles reveals world's most beautiful emporiums for 2026

Seven retail locations from around the world have been chosen by Prix Versailles as the world's most beautiful emporiums in 2026.

Design

From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites

Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

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Loctite, the adhesive holding up Barcelona's Sagrada Família

Did you know that Loctite technology bonds were crucial in sticking stone and steel together in the Sagrada Familia temple’s 826 panels? At 172 metres tall, it is the world’s highest temple and was last week blessed by Pope Leo XVI.

Design

London exhibition explores how NIGO reshaped fashion and hype culture

The exhibition, NIGO: From Japan With Love, brings together over 700 objects from his personal archive, charting his evolution from teenage Americana obsessive to global designer and artistic director of Kenzo.

Cinema

'Backrooms': Everything you need to know about liminal horror

Ever been in an empty corridor which seems to stretch on forever, or found yourself in a deserted room that feels "off"? An upcoming film taps into "liminality", an important concept in architecture, psychology and anthropology. Here's everything you need to know about 'Backrooms'.

Destinations

Why brutalist architecture is the next big travel trend

The controversial style is best explored on a walking tour in Skopje in North Macedonia, but there are plenty of other cities where you can embrace the trend.

Design

Monaco Art Week celebrates Ron Arad's iconic designs and creations

The influential designer and artist is currently presenting a major exhibition of his works from 1992-2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco.

Design

Feast your eyes on the world’s most beautiful museums for 2026

The prestigious architectural award Prix Versailles has unveiled its 2026 list of the world’s most beautiful museums. Only one European museum made it...

Design

Barcelona’s Concrete Dreamscapes: Antoni Gaudí’s must-see masterpieces

Nearly 100 years after his death, Euronews Culture revisits Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's most stunning creations.

Design

EUmies awards 2026 celebrate architectural excellence and design

Winners of the 2026 EUmies Awards have been announced, with projects that focus on reusing and transforming existing spaces.

Culture news

‘Sickening’: Donald Trump plans for ‘Arc de Trump’ blasted online

If approved, Donald Trump's “Triumphal Arch” would be taller than both the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

Design

Tomorrow's world: Uzbek culture complex on track for 2028 completion

This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces.

Design

Brussels festival unveils rare Art Deco and Art Nouveau gems

Around sixty historic buildings in Belgium opened their doors to visitors throughout March as part of the Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco (BANAD) festival.

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.

Design

London's V&A museum acquires first ever YouTube upload

The Victoria and Albert museum's digital conservation team has reconstructed the inaugural YouTube watch page from 2005 showing the 19-second clip 'Me at the zoo'.

19 February 2026

Travel News

Baz Luhrmann-designed private train experience to launch this summer

Luhrmann, who worked in collaboration with costume and production designer Catherine Martin, took inspiration from the British countryside and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the interiors.

11 February 2026

Design

Objects of desire: Everyday items celebrated in Hungarian design show

A new design exhibition in the Hungarian city of Pécs featuring the work of Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Salvador Dali among many others, sets out to show how aesthetics can play a crucial role in the creation of everyday objects.

27 January 2026

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.

26 January 2026

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Mercedes-Benz CLA claims 2026 European Car of the Year award

Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the 2026 European Car of the Year award at the Brussels Motor Show. The German brand last collected the prestigious title in 1974.

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.

8 December 2025

Design

Barça return home: how Spotify Camp Nou has been transformed

Barcelona return to the Spotify Camp Nou after 906 days of exile, with a partial reopening of the stadium and a big celebration for members and fans as the ambitious transformation of the Espai Barça progresses.

22 November 2025

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.

16 November 2025

Design

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.

6 November 2025

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.

4 November 2025

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Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes the world's tallest church

Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre. Gaudí's masterpiece will continue to grow to 172 metres in the coming months.

31 October 2025

Design

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.

17 October 2025

Design

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.

22 September 2025

Culture news

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'.

16 September 2025

Design

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.

5 September 2025

Design

Jack White blasts Donald Trump’s 'vulgar' Oval Office redecoration

Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House...

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RIBA announces architecture shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025

Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993.

Design

Benfica's Stadium of Light prepares for new revitalising design

The plans will boost Benfica's stadium capacity to 70,000, add three more pavilions and a series of other facilities, such as a community swimming pool, a theatre and a hotel. Work is due to start in mid-2027 and last two years.

Culture news

Beamish: Unique open-air attraction named UK's Museum of the Year

Featuring a recreated 1950s town, Beamish in County Durham was awarded the prestigious prize for its "joyous, immersive and unique" atmosphere that's shaped by "the stories and experiences of its community."

Design

Norman Foster design selected for UK memorial to Queen Elizabeth II

The legendary British architect Norman Foster has won the contest to transform St James’s Park in central London into tribute to late queen’s "unifying force".

Design

Gaudí's best-kept secret revealed in Casa Batlló restauration

More than a century after its construction, Casa Batlló has completed one of its most ambitious restorations, bringing back to light the original design that Antoni Gaudí conceived for the Batlló family in 1906.

Design

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over 'same logo' use

Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering.

Design

Falling in Love 'is possible only in Berlin' says Jean Paul Gaultier

Only the biggest stage will do for 'Falling in Love', a musical with costumes curated by Jean Paul Gaultier and its current run in Berlin more than lives up to its billing. Jez Fielder finds corsets and cone bras abound with the French designer eager to make the show the most spectacular in Europe.

Design

Manchester Museum is the European Museum of the Year 2025

The Manchester Museum has won the European Museum of the Year Award for creating “new spaces to foster deeper community connections and promote intercultural dialogue."

Design

Cannes 2025: Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy

Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Design

Bahrain wins top prize at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating.

Design

In Pictures: Final designs for Queen Elizabeth II memorial unveiled

A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled. The competition has been hailed as one of the most significant design initiatives in modern British history. The final design is expected to be revealed in 2026.

Design

High buildings, loose morals: 100 years of Art Deco style and fashion

Deriving from a Parisian design fair 100 years ago, "Art Deco" rose up out of the ashes of World War One, bringing confidence, prosperity, very big parties and new, instantly recognisable bold buildings.

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Multi-million Frank Lloyd Wright lamp to be auctioned

The lamp could be the most expensive ever sold from the legendary designer.

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Meet the German architects behind the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025

ATELIER BRÜCKNER have become known for immersive, narrative-driven architecture - and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, they've created one of the most poetic pavilions on site.

Design

Fancy walking on water in this Dutch former church?

This bold new design transforms a historic Dutch church into a swimming pool, where you can “walk on water” and lifeguards sit in the former pulpit.

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Milan Salone del Mobile 2025: Spinning libraries and daring designs

Milan's Salone del Mobile, the world-renowned design fair, showcased cutting-edge furniture from 2,100 exhibitors across 37 countries, with highlights like Es Devlin’s stunning "Library of Light".

Design

Inside LA Almazara: Philippe Starck’s bold olive oil project in Ronda

Euronews Culture spoke with Philippe Starck about his love of organic olive oil and LA Almazara, his surrealist olive oil mill and unique museum in Spain's Andalusia region, that's been 15-years in the making.

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The end of an odyssey: Ancient Greek theatre uncovered in Lefkada

After a decade-long excavation following the theatre's first discovery more than 100 years ago, experts describe its revelation as “undoubtedly the most important and imposing monument that has come to light in ancient Lefkada.”

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How Fulham's Craven Cottage is being remade for more than football

Fulham FC boosted their bid to play in Europe next year with a record breaking Premier League win against table-topping Liverpool on Sunday. The club are also celebrating having Craven Cottage stadium redesigned; a project led by Populous, an architecture firm specialising in entertainment venues.

Culture news

Art Paris returns: Sunshine, sculpture, and a century of design

With 170 art galleries from 25 countries and nearly 1,000 artists represented, Art Paris showcases works of great diversity. The aim has remained unchanged for more than 25 years; to cultivate its difference.

Design

Style and substance: Rotterdam's dramatic new exhibition centre

The massive Portlantis building in Rotterdam celebrates the past, present and future of Europe's largest port, and the spirit of an underdog city. The centre, billed as "a machine for storytelling", is one of a series of new cultural attractions in a city known for innovation and experimentation.

Design

Italian architect Stefano Boeri wins award for Dutch vertical forest

Stefano Boeri has been promoting urban forestation through his design, which incorporates greenery into high-rises.

Design

Chinese architect Liu Jiakun honoured with Pritzker Prize

Jiakun's notable works include the West Village in Chengdu, a five-story urban hub blending culture and commerce, and the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing.

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French architect Anne Lacaton wins 2025 Jane Drew Prize

French architect Anne Lacaton has been awarded the 2025 Jane Drew Prize for her pivotal role in advancing women in architecture, recognised for her inventive and socially conscious design work.

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Wonderful wallpaper: meet the designers changing homes from inside out

Long perceived by some as old-fashioned, undesirable or even ugly, wallpaper is in leading a design revolution that's taking the world of interior decoration by storm.

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Scotland honours witch hunt victims with new tartan design

Discover the way to commemorate the Witchcraft Act’s many victims in Scotland through a “living memorial”.

26 February 2025

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Casa Gomis, the architectural gem saved from ruin by the Spanish state

Last month, the Spanish government spent €7.2 million to protect and preserve Casa Gomis, a rationalist architectural gem hidden in the outskirts of Barcelona. Graham Keeley visited the house to find out more about how it may be conserved and used by the public.

24 February 2025

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Sagrada Familia to proceed with expansion plans amid local protests

The Sagrada Familia's controversial plan to build a stairway, displacing 1,000 families and businesses, is facing fierce opposition from locals and legal challenges.

14 February 2025

Design

Yrjö Kukkapuro, designer of Finland’s most iconic chairs, dies aged 91

His iconic designs, including the Experiment chair, grace homes, offices, and museums like New York's MoMA and London's V&A.

10 February 2025

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Japanese architecture studio SANAA honoured with RIBA Gold Medal

Known for their elegant designs, including the Louvre Lens in France, the Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland, and the Grace Farms Center in the US, SANAA adds another prestigious award to their portfolio.

6 February 2025

Design

Who were the Brutalist architects behind the Oscar-nominated film?

A firm favourite for Oscar glory this year 'The Brutalist' is not a biopic but rather a film loosely based of several real people. All share one common denominator; they were the godfathers of Brutalism, an influential, and divisive architectural movement.

5 February 2025

Design

What’s on at Stockholm Design Week 2025?

From innovative designs made from 300-year-old trees to furniture inspired by fungus and food-themed exhibitions, Stockholm Design Week 2025 (3-9 February) promises fresh perspectives on sustainability and creativity – with a healthy touch of playfulness.

31 January 2025

Culture news

How Poland’s historic coal mine region is turning towards jewellery

Upper Silesia, a region in southern Poland with long historic ties to the coal industry, is marked by the blood, sweat, and tears of miners. Now, designers are taking this “black gold” and transforming it into pieces of jewellery infused with the local ethos.

28 January 2025

Design

Maison&Objet spotlights wallpaper’s comeback in modern design

At Maison&Objet in Paris, wallpaper is making a strong comeback, with innovative designs and sustainable, customisable options taking centre stage.

23 January 2025

Design

Why have more than 100 athletes returned their Paris Olympic medals?

The Paris Olympic medals haven't aged well for some athletes, leading to apologies, blame-shifting, and several reputations at stake...

22 January 2025

Design

Surrealism shines at France's Maison&Objet interior design show

The Maison&Objet exhibition, held in Paris, brings together 2,400 brands from international lifestyle sectors to show off their new wares and demonstrate the latest trends and designs vying for spots in our homes.

21 January 2025

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Want to play Squid Game in Spain? Fans flock to Alicante's 'Red Wall'

Designed in the 1970s by the visionary Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, the Alicante building is not only a dream destination for architects and photographers, but now it's also a magnet for fans of the hit Netflix series.

14 January 2025

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Helsinki landmark Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation

The architectural icon, designed by Alvar Aalto, is now more accessible than ever to the public after an extensive renovation.

Design

The Uncomfortable: The Spanish design 'democratising discomfort'

Madrid design collective Capitalism's new project ensures no one escapes awkwardly placed table legs.

27 December 2024

Design

Five favourite newly listed historic places in England

As Historic England releases its annual list of protected buildings, we look at some of the highlights.

19 December 2024

Design

Competition opens to design national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

The UK government has launched an open competition to design the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.

12 December 2024

Design

Nostalgia calling: Nokia Design Archive displays titans of 90s tech

This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.

12 December 2024

Design

Amazing architecture: Inside the largest mosque in Central Asia

Astana's Grand Mosque boasts an array of record breaking feats. Euronews Culture takes a tour around this architectural masterpiece.

8 December 2024

Design

A timeline of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris

Ahead of the grand re-opening, here's a look-back at all the work done in the five years since a fire devastated the Notre Dame cathedral.

6 December 2024

Design

This home in London's Crystal Palace has won RIBA House of the Year

Established in 2013, the RIBA House of the Year award recognizes the finest new house or house extension designed by an architect in the UK.

4 December 2024

Design

Who is Gerry McGovern? The man behind the Jaguar rebrand

British car designer Gerry McGovern has massively (and controversially) revamped the luxury car brand Jaguar.

3 December 2024

Design

Architecture for Dogs exhibition opens at Milan’s ADI Design Museum

Curated by Kenya Hara, artistic director of MUJI and a leading figure in Japanese design, the exhibition originally debuted in London in 2020 and is now making its Italian debut.

3 December 2024

Design

In Pictures: First images of France's Notre Dame restored interior

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is edging closer to a full re-opening following years of reconstruction work. For the first time since the 2019 fire, the interior is visible to the public.

29 November 2024

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Take a look at Budapest’s new tram made of 1.8 million LEGO bricks

The newest tram in Hungary's capital has been unveiled: a full-size rail vehicle made of 1.8 million colourful LEGO blocks, the first of its kind in the world.

25 November 2024

Design

Ukrainian architects Livyj Bereh win prestigious Dorfman Prize

For their work restoring the roofs destroyed by Russia's invasion, Livyj Bereh have been awarded one of the world's most prestigious architecture prizes.

1 November 2024

Design

Meet the architects shortlisted for the 2024 Dorfman Prize

From practices rebuilding roofs of war-torn buildings in Ukraine to the transformation of a former lingerie factory into a weekend villa, the Dorfman Prize celebrates innovation in architecture worldwide.

29 October 2024

Design

Warsaw's new modern art museum is a stunning post-Soviet statement

Built beside one of the Polish capital's most formidable architectural sites, the new Museum of Modern Art Warsaw is a statement of Poland's forward-looking gaze.

25 October 2024

Design

NYC's Vessel structure reopens with new suicide prevention measures

Manhattan's Vessel has reopened with enhanced safety features, including steel mesh nets, after a series of suicides led to its 2021 closure.

22 October 2024

Design

Dive into experimental design at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven

Eindhoven is known year round for being the design capital of the Netherlands, but the city’s design credentials peak each autumn with the arrival of Dutch Design Week.

21 October 2024

Design

First woman on the moon will wear Prada in historic NASA collab

Prada and Axiom Space have unveiled a specially designed spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission, marking the first time a woman will walk on the moon.

17 October 2024

Design

'A triumph': London's Elizabeth Line wins Stirling Prize

Praised for its sleek design and seamless integration of architectural components, the London rail network has won the UK's top architecture prize.

17 October 2024

Design

The world’s second Sphere is on its way

The world’s second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas last year.

16 October 2024

Design

Celebrating 110 years of Maserati's iconic designs

To celebrate the 110th anniversary of Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Maserati, we look back at some of the most iconic designs the company has produced since 1914.

29 September 2024

Design

Moog music: The most influential electronic instrument turns 60

In 1964, Robert Moog released the first Moog Synthesizer, changing the face of all music forever.

25 September 2024

Design

Reuse and adapt: The keywords of 2024 Brussels design festival

September is design month across many European capitals and Brussels is no exception, with the city's art scene coming to life for four weeks.

24 September 2024

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Lisbon’s Modern Art Centre reopens with stunning revamp by Kengo Kuma

Lisbon's Modern Art Centre (CAM) is reopening to the public after a €58 million overhaul by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.

23 September 2024

Design

Key work on Barcelona's Sagrada Família to be completed in 2025

Work on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família’s Jesus Christ tower and Chapel of the Assumption aims for completion in 2025.

20 September 2024

Design

Tracey Emin leads opposition to Margate brutalist building renovation

Opponents say the modifications will damage the architectural integrity of the block and reduce views of the seafront from the inside.

17 September 2024

Design

Tallinn Design Festival takes over the Estonian capital – and beyond

The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city.

17 September 2024

Design

Carlo Mollino furniture sale blocked by Italian government

Expected to sell for millions, the Italian government says it made a "mistake" by allowing a London auction house to sell the classic furniture as it's part of the country's 'cultural heritage.'

12 September 2024

Design

Winners of 2024 London Design Medals announced

This year’s recipients work across diverse fields: cosmetics, biotechnology, engineering and fashion.

5 September 2024

Design

German carmaker Porsche to build luxury residential tower in Thailand

The Bangkok apartment building will be the third of its kind, following Porsche's iconic residential buildings in Stuttgart and Miami.

4 September 2024

Design

Hisense celebrates giant TV designs with global sales surge

After an incredible summer of football at the Euro 2024 championship, Euronews Culture take a closer look at one of the tournament’s unsung heroes, Hisense, the design obsessed global electronics firm which provided the giant screens at Germany’s record-breaking fan parks.

2 September 2024

Design

Hempcrete: The green brick taking on the challenge of climate change

Hempcrete is a bio-based building material helping to power the drive to net-zero, but how can a product developed a millennia ago help tackle today's environmental challenges? Euronews Culture gets down and dirty with a material that has Europe’s eco-conscious architects high with excitement.

1 September 2024

Design

Sainsbury's critical column note found in National Gallery demolition

UK National Gallery sponsor John Sainsbury criticised the column during its construction in the 1990s.

Design

Design unveiled for London slavery memorial

Six artists were shortlisted to create a London memorial to victims of the transatlantic slave trade. Now, after a public vote, the final design has been revealed.

Design

Morocco reveals a look at the world's biggest football stadium

New images have been released for what’s planned to be the biggest football stadium in the world.

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A look back at Alain Delon's glamorous foray into furniture design

As the world pays tribute to the icon of French cinema, Alain Delon, we take a look back at his lesser-known venture into furniture design.

Design

Glow up: Southern Italy sparkles with spectacular light displays

The art of luminarie began as far back as the 17th century with decorations erected for village festivals and celebrations.

Design

Masterplan to rebuild earthquake-stricken Turkish city unveiled

Antakya in southeastern Turkey was devastated by an earthquake – plans for its rebuilding centre around green spaces, connectivity and resilience.

Design

Here are the six nominees for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2024

RIBA's shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize is made up of six British buildings that are "purposeful yet unassuming".

Design

What is that? Olympic mascot confounds some, but it's very French

It adorns mugs, caps, T-shirts and key rings, and fans are desperate to get their hands on all the merch. Yet despite being all over the Paris 2024 Games, many still don't know what the mascot actually is.

Design

A tribute to Kenneth Grange, Britain's best kept secret designer

British industrial designer Sir Kenneth Grange died this week aged 95. In tribute to his remarkable career and impact on our everyday lives, Euronews Culture lifts the lid on the leader of a revolution and the man Apple design guru Sir Jonathan Ive calls his hero.

Design

Nirvana and Marc Jacobs settle lawsuit over smiley-face logo

After six years of legal battles, the legendary grunge band and luxury fashion house are reaching settlement over the use of a smiley-face logo. Lawyers for Nirvana claimed that Marc Jacobs improperly tried to associate itself with the band through the use of the image.

Design

Barbie's 65th anniversary celebrated at London Design Museum

The show presents 250 objects from Barbie's world, including 180 dolls spanning seven decades.

Culture news

A sense of Spain blooms at Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival

Turkish garden designer Nilufer Danis evokes the spirit of a pilgrimage to Spain's Camino de Santiago at the launch of London's Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.

Design

Ernő Goldfinger: Ian Fleming's nasty neighbour or a design genius?

Euronews Culture uncovers the unlikely links between a James Bond villain, a founding father of British modernism and a quiet street in north-west London.

Design

Newcastle United introduces groundbreaking sound shirts for deaf fans

Developed by CuteCircuit, the innovative shirt uses advanced haptic technology to translate stadium sounds into immersive physical sensations.

Design

Dare to Dream: Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign celebrates its 11th edition

More than 400 designers and makers are taking part in Denmark's biggest design festival, opening Wednesday 12 June.

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8 European architectural wonders for World Art Nouveau Day

World Art Nouveau Day is marked every year on 10 June, the anniversary of the deaths of two greats of the movement: Catalan Antoni Gaudí and Hungarian Ödön Lechner.

Design

Here's how you can win a limited edition Ukrainian landmark LEGO set

The limited edition LEGO sets are being raffled off in order to help fund a school's rebuilding in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

Design

Spanish design duo reveal secrets of award-winning architecture

If the couple's mission was to make reading relevant again then this is a total triumph. A long queue of people regularly wait to get inside the Barcelona library, in scenes more reminiscent of a concert than a reading room in a quiet area of the city.

Design

Chelsea Flower Show: The top trends to know - and copy

Here are all the Chelsea-inspired trends you need to know for the gardening year ahead.

Design

Judge a book by its cover: Inside the world of book design

Do all book covers look the same today? Euronews Culture goes under the dust cover with those that design them.

Design

Luxury living: Inside Aston Martin's new Miami residential skyscraper

Euronews Culture takes a looks at British car manufacturer Aston Martin's first foray into real estate as it tries to drive changes in the luxury market.

Design

Sámi Museum Siida named European Museum of the Year

The awards honoured museums and leaders across categories including inclusion, sustainability and community participation.

Design

German study pavilion wins EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture 2024

The German project outshined 39 other finalists from across Europe, including a mystical garden near Lund, Sweden, a vertical school in Madrid, Spain and a floating university in Berlin.

Design

EUmies architecture prize set to announce 2024 winner

From 362 nominees, 40 finalists compete for a €60,000 prize, with additional recognition for emerging architects.

Design

Take a look at the best of Milan Design Fair 2024

Nearly 2000 exhibitors from 35 countries set up camp at Milan's International Furniture Fair - known as Salone del Mobile.

Design

A look at 5 years of restoration work at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris

After surviving a devastating fire in 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen on 8 December 2024, following extensive restoration effort.

Design

The ultimate guide to Milan Design Week 2024

Euronews Culture takes you on a tour of the 62nd Milan Design Week which runs from 16-21 April. Here’s our ultimate guide to the hottest exhibits, emerging trends and new designers making their mark on the world stage.

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'Playful and ever curious': Remembering Gaetano Pesce's iconic works

Following the death of Gaetano Pesce, one of the world's most influential designers, we look back at some of his big, bold and occasionally bulbous works.

Design

Manifesta 15 Barcelona to look at urgent social issues through art

Manifesta 15 Barcelona looks at how art and architecture can address pressing concerns like climate change, social injustice and economic inequality. The festival, which has toured European cities over the past 30 years, is intended to prompt debate about urgent global issues.

Design

Architects hope to finally finish La Sagrada Familia by 2034

Plans for a stairway at the Sagrada Familia have sparked opposition due to the potential demolition of nearby housing and offices, affecting approximately 1,000 families and businesses.

Design

New Barcelona exhibition looks at US suburbs through a European lens

“Suburbia. Building the American Dream” at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona tackles the enduring legacy of a US urban planning model gone global.

Design

In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages

Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture.

Design

In pictures: V&A explores revolutionary Tropical Modernism movement

A new exhibition at Londons' V&A museum celebrates Tropical Modernism: an architectural movement which defied colonial norms to create buildings that were both functional and comfortable in tropical climates.

Design

Japan’s Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto has been awarded the Pritzker Prize, the industry's highest honour. His work centres on community and the intersection of public and private space.

Design

Paris 2024: Official Olympic Games posters by Ugo Gattoni revealed

The Paris 2024 Olympic posters look great – a richly immersive composition of micro-elements that feel like a Where’s Wally frame that’s been commissioned by Jay Gatsby. Have a look for yourself...

Design

IKEA asks Annie Leibovitz and 6 young artists to capture life at home

"We needed a new perspective on how to portray the home." IKEA’s “Life At Home” project is now on display for Paris Fashion Week.

29 February 2024

Design

Remote Swiss village will be home to world's tallest 3D-printed tower

The futuristic White Tower of Mulegns stands 30 metres tall. The multipurpose cultural space is set to open in June, becoming the tallest 3D-printed structure in the world.

13 February 2024

Design

Do Paris Olympics medals really contain pieces of the Eiffel Tower?

2024 Paris medalists will take a bit of France and its iconic landmark home with them. And it's legit pieces of the Eiffel Tower, in case you were wondering...

8 February 2024

Design

Mercedes-Benz unveil plans for residential skyscraper in Dubai

As car makers jump on a new trend to create luxury skyscraper apartment buildings, we look at the history of building societies.

27 January 2024

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Design

The Mac turns 40: A timeline of Apple's revolutionary computer design

To celebrate the Mac's 40 year anniversary, Euronews Culture's delved into our digital archives to put together a photo timeline of Apple's marvellous design and innovation over the years.

24 January 2024

Design

Paris Design Week 2024: Here are 8 highlights you must check out

Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Off, two heavy hitters of Parisian design fairs, are in full swing. Amidst the sea of exhibits, here are some of our favourites to check out.

19 January 2024

Design

Lesley Lokko becomes first female African winner of architecture medal

Hailed as "a visionary agent of change", Lesley Lokko becomes the first woman of African descent to win the top award of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

18 January 2024

Design

Take a look inside the stunning Villa Éphrussi de Rothschild

Comprising nine themed gardens – French, Spanish, Japanese, Florentine, Provençal, exotic, stone, rose, and Sèvres – the gorgeous estate is a horticultural masterpiece.

12 January 2024

Design

Why has MSG axed plans to build a Vegas-style 'Sphere' in London?

The withdrawal marks the end of a lengthy planning saga for the proposed entertainment venue in east London.

10 January 2024

Design

Who is LVMH’s new head of watches Frédéric Arnault?

The 29-year-old son of the second-richest man in the world is now head of watches at LVMH. Here’s what to know about Frédéric Arnault.

Design

Lesser-known facts on the centenary of Gustave Eiffel’s death

To mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, here are 10 facts about La Dame de Fer you may not know.

27 December 2023

Design

Tommy Hilfiger is releasing a new 3D fashion styling game

The famous US designer is launching FashionVerse, an interactive mobile game that uses generative AI to create photorealistic avatars, backgrounds and props.

22 December 2023

Design

Ditching leather makes Apple PETA’s 2023 Company of the Year

Animal rights group PETA praised the US tech giant for creating a “seismic shift” in the industry, as Apple phases out leather accessories.

19 December 2023

Design

Twisted reality: German firm wins bid for Tencent's futuristic HQ

The Chinese tech firm's 23,000 employees will work in a 'multi-dimensional' purpose-built 500,000 square metre campus that includes restaurants, shops, public services and cultural spaces.

15 December 2023

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Students transform ancient Uzbek heritage into modern marvel at Venice Architecture Biennale

Partner content presented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

As the curtain was about to fall once more on the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, university students behind one of the main pavilions had the chance to see their creations in plain view.

13 December 2023

Design

How the snow globe was invented more than a century ago... by accident

In the early 1900s, Vienna-based surgical instrument maker Erwin Perzy was asked to create a bright surgical lightbulb, but instead, he invented the snow globe.

5 December 2023

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Design

Let the countdown begin: A guide to the best 2023 advent calendars

It’s the first day of December and that can only mean one thing: The countdown to Christmas has begun. But what kind of advent calendar do you have, and isn't it time you got a better one?

1 December 2023

Design

Are you ready for Louis Vuitton’s new boots?

From 3D printed shoes to larger than life cartoon styled boots, 2023 has been a challenging year for footwear. Now luxury brand Louis Vuitton has taken it to a whole new level. So, flesh or fashion?

29 November 2023

Design

Japan has a new tallest building - but its height may surprise you

While Asia and the Middle East are full of towering skyscrapers, Japan's tallest buildings are of a slightly different stature due to the increased risk of earthquakes in the Japanese archipelago.

24 November 2023

Design

The Beatles now on official sportswear?

Whether it's their new song 'Now And Then' and the re-release of the iconic Red and Blue compilation albums, The Beatles are everywhere. And now, you could soon be sporting official football merch...

24 November 2023

Design

John Lennon’s psychedelic pool mosaic heads to auction

A piece of John Lennon’s artistic legacy is about to go up for auction. At the heart of Bonhams ‘Rock, Pop & Film’ sale on 29 November is the iconic ‘Psychedelic Eye’ mosaic, commissioned by the musician in 1965. The work is estimated to fetch up to six figures.

21 November 2023

Design

Royal Mint reveals coins to celebrate six decades of James Bond

Ian Fleming’s super spy James Bond is celebrating his 60th by getting his very own set of silver and gold coins.

17 November 2023

Design

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia illuminates four new towers

Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica celebrates a significant milestone with a dazzling light show marking the completion of the newest towers and a step closer to completion 141 years after construction started.

13 November 2023

Design

Take a look at these dresses made entirely from chocolate

Fashion met chocolate at this year's edition of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, as models made their way down the catwalk with cocoa-inspired chic.

2 November 2023

Design

Gods Own Junkyard: How a humble family-run neon business lit up cinema

Hidden behind the shutters of an unassuming East London warehouse lies Gods Own Junkyard - a magical wonderland of neon signs with a rich 70 year history.

2 November 2023

Design

Sydney Opera House at 50: Surprising facts you didn't know

From Arnold Schwarzenegger's contentious triumph at the concert hall in 1980 to the lesser-known secrets of its architectural design, here are some fascinating facts about the Sydney Opera House you might not have known.

26 October 2023

Design

Iconic lava lamp inventors celebrate 60th anniversary

As the lava lamp celebrates its 60th birthday, we take a look at the groovy history of this iconic piece of decor.

26 October 2023

Design

Day care centre in London wins prestigious architecture award

Judges said the John Morden Centre was uplifting, sustainable with a strong social programme – ‘a place of joy and inspiration’.

23 October 2023

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London hosts Britain's first ever major skateboarding exhibition

SKATEBOARD charts the history of board design over seven decades, from their homemade, humble beginnings to today’s professional and technologically advanced models.

20 October 2023

Design

Sony to launch groundbreaking Access Controller for disabled gamers

Sony has developed an innovative controller in collaboration with disabled gamers to address accessibility challenges in traditional gaming.

13 October 2023

Design

How this groundbreaking silicon watch could revive French watchmaking

TheTimeChanger watch, 100% made in France, features a groundbreaking silicon core by Silmach in Besançon, potentially marking a renaissance for French horology.

12 October 2023

Design

Meet the man who used art therapy in an Italian town to help his son

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, we bring you the story of Giovanni Casale, who came up with the idea of transforming his ancestral town into an art therapy project for his son.

10 October 2023

Lifestyle

Ruins and reform: Istanbul hothouse show explores historic hammam

The wellness benefits of creating and consuming art are well documented. One historic bathhouse in Istanbul, however, is taking the crossover of creativity and wellbeing to a new level and unexpected directions.

Design

Old to the new: Were ancient civilisations better at building stuff?

Structures built by ancient civilisations are still standing thousands of years later. Could they hold secrets to help us build more sustainably?

Design

Greece's 2004 Olympic Stadium shut down over roof safety risk

The stadium designed to host the 2004 Athens Olympics has been temporarily closed over concerns that its roof is unsafe.

Design

Everything you should know about Las Vegas' new $2.3 billion Sphere

The Sphere is finally here - and it's already generated quite a buzz.

Design

What to see at London Design Festival 2023

More than 300 events celebrating design, art and architecture will take over the city of London through till September 24 for the 21st London Design Festival.

18 September 2023

Design

Le Corbusier, 100 years on: Celebrating the architect's iconic designs

The Swiss-French starchitect's foundational book, 'Toward an Architecture', turns 100 this year. The source of both revilement and adoration, Euronews Culture looks at "Le Corb" and the indelible legacy he left behind.

16 September 2023

Design

What will Rome’s new Science Museum look like?

The construction will cost around €75 million and will start in 2025.

9 September 2023

Design

See: Shortlist for 2023 Stirling Prize for best UK building

The nominees are chosen as examples of the greatest contributions to architecture in Britain.

7 September 2023

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Design

Great Wall of China 'irreversibly damaged by construction workers

Two construction workers have been arrested for deliberately making an enormous hole you can drive through in the Great Wall of China.

6 September 2023

Design

In pictures: The end of the road for Volvo estate cars

Since the Swedish manufacturer's first model released in 1953, more than six million Volvo estate cars have been sold. Now they're coming to an end.

1 September 2023

Design

Saving San Siro: A football fan's tribute to Milan's theatre of dreams

An eyesore for some, a site of worship for others, Milan's legendary San Siro stadium has been saved from destruction after local Lombardy authorities recognised its 'cultural interest'. Inter fan Alessio Dell'Anna says the move reflects the stadium's significance in his life.

Design

A new documentary sparks row over what Hitler wanted for birthplace

Film director says plans to turn Adolf Hitler's Austrian birthplace into a police training centre are just what he would have wanted.

Design

Could these luxury modular homes ease Europe's housing shortage?

When his employees' homes were destroyed in the war with Russia, one Ukrainian entrepreneur designed easy-to-build houses they could live in instead.

Design

The Leaning Tower of Pisa celebrates its 850th birthday

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, together with the whole of Pisa's Piazza del Duomo, the tower is a fundamental example of the Romanesque style, in particular Pisan Romanesque, and a fine example of medieval engineering.

Design

Culture Re-View: Is the Louvre's famous pyramid an occult symbol?

On this day in 1793, the Louvre Museum opened in France. But what’s behind its infamous pyramid and does a darker symbol lurk?

Design

Sagrada Familia struggles to accommodate both worship and tourism

With tourism surpassing pre-pandemic records in Barcelona and across southern Europe, iconic sacred sites are struggling to accommodate the faithful who come to pray and the millions of paying tourists.

Design

Siena Cathedral's 14th-century floor temporarily unveiled to visitors

The vast marble floor is uncovered twice a year for a few weeks.

Design

The hotels in Europe putting design centre stage

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says.

Design

Future of design discussed at World Congress of Architects

The International Union of Architects have convened for their triennial World Congress of Architects in Denmark. The congress features keynotes on sustainability in the industry as well as erecting 15 pavilions to show off experimental projects around Copenhagen.

Design

Tiny house festival in Romania opens new doors to sustainability

Tiny houses are gaining popularity as a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to rising housing costs, from TikTok trends to real festivals in Romania.

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Designers and their homes: A look inside a bold London renovation

This week Euronews Culture pays a visit to the home of design duo Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead who aren't afraid to make bold interior statements in their stunning pad

Design

Istanbul Modern Art Museum moves to new Renzo Piano designed building

Türkiye's Istanbul Modern Art Museum has moved back to its original location on the banks of the Bosphorus in a new building designed by Italian-born architect Renzo Piano, whose most notable buildings include the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and London's Shard skyscraper.

Design

Designers and their homes - A look inside two sisters' London houses

Jewellery designers and siblings Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg don't just work together, they live next door to each other in two townhouses in Wimbledon, south-west London.

Design

Paris has re-banned tall buildings - but what's behind it?

The French capital has put in place the ‘Plan Local d’Urbanisme’, which limits the height of new buildings to 12 storeys - or 37 metres.

Design

Designers and their homes - Amy Walden's holistic space in Bristol

Bristol based Amy Walden is an interior designer who takes a holistic approach to making homes. The aim she tells Euronews Culture is to create a space that provides both comfort and wellbeing.

Design

V&A Dundee invites you to explore fashion shows from behind the scenes

A new exhibition at the Scottish museum dives into what makes a fashion show so special with an unusual focus - away from the clothes we see on the runway

Design

Why this year's Chelsea Flower Show was important for female gardening

2023's prestigious Flower Show put women at the forefront of its displays, including a celebration of female gardening pioneers from years past.

Design

The must sees at this year's London Design Biennale

Euronews Culture gives you the run down of this year's event, which starts on 1 June, welcoming summer through design.

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 top trends to take away from 2023's Chelsea Flower Show

This year's horticultural event featured some of the most stunning gardens ever seen in its decades-long history - we run down the trends which emerged

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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