Architect Robert Stern, designer of 15 Central Park West, dies
Robert AM Stern, the celebrated US architect behind the iconic 15 Central Park West and the George W Bush library, has passed away at 86. Explore his legacy of postmodern design.
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China's Hidden Architectural Revolution 1949-1979
A new exhibition shatters myths of drab communist-era design, revealing a thrilling world of cave factories, bamboo skyscrapers, and fierce ideological battles over style.
Frank Gehry's Stunning California Architecture
Explore the iconic Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the visionary architect who reshaped American architecture with bold shapes and unconventional materials. Discover his legacy.
Scotland's Brutalist Beauties: A New Perspective
A new book showcases Scotland's finest Brutalist architecture, revealing the social vision behind the concrete. Discover the buildings that defined a postwar era.
Lost Rubens painting fetches £2.7m at auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, missing for centuries, sold for €2.3m in Versailles. Discover the story of its rediscovery and unique artistic detail.
Lost Rubens painting sells for €2.3m at auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, 'Christ on the Cross', discovered in a Paris mansion, has sold for nearly €2.3m at auction in Versailles. Read the full story of this remarkable find.
Long-lost Rubens painting sells for £2.1M
A rediscovered Peter Paul Rubens painting of the crucifixion, hidden for centuries, has sold for €2.3 million at a Versailles auction. Discover the story behind this unique artwork.
Caravaggio's Victorious Cupid Reveals Model's Identity
Caravaggio's masterpiece Victorious Cupid arrives at London's Wallace Collection, revealing the story of the artist's mysterious model Cecco and their controversial relationship in 17th century Rome.
2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards Winners Revealed
Discover the winners of the 2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards, celebrating innovative designs from church conversions to sustainable visitor centres. Explore the full list of groundbreaking projects now.
Inside Rome's Colonna Palace: A Fight Against Mass Tourism
Discover Rome's most exclusive visitor attraction, the Colonna Palace. Explore its Baroque treasures and why it fiercely resists mass tourism. Plan your visit today.
Luxurious French recording of Purcell's Hail! Bright Cecilia
Vincent Dumestre's Le Poème Harmonique delivers a theatrical and exquisitely detailed account of Purcell's 1692 masterpiece, Hail! Bright Cecilia. Discover this radiant celebration of music's patron saint.
Martin Fröst's brilliant Bach album review
Swedish clarinettist Martin Fröst delivers a revelatory Bach album that breathes contemporary vitality into centuries-old masterpieces with technical mastery and infectious joy.
Australia's 2025 Architecture Award Winners Revealed
Explore the groundbreaking projects that claimed top honours at Australia's National Architecture Awards 2025, featuring innovative designs reshaping urban landscapes and community spaces across the continent.
Scotland's Modernist Beach House Masterpiece
Discover the breathtaking modernist beach house perched dramatically on Scotland's coastline, where architectural brilliance meets spectacular natural beauty in Argyll and Bute.
Trump's 'Dictator Bling' White House redesign criticised
Leading architecture critics condemn Donald Trump's lavish White House ballroom redesign as 'authoritarian kitsch' that signals a dangerous shift toward autocratic aesthetics in American democracy.
Ballarat: Melbourne's Perfect Property Getaway
Discover the stunning Ballarat retreat that's become Melbourne's favourite weekend escape, blending historic charm with modern luxury just 90 minutes from the city.
Obama's Chicago library slammed as 'eyesore' destroying park
Former President Barack Obama's controversial presidential library faces mounting criticism from Chicago locals who condemn the concrete-heavy design as an urban blight and protest the seizure of cherished public parkland for the $500 million project.
British architect claims Dubai stole eco-city design
Award-winning British architect Baharash Bagherian claims Dubai authorities appropriated his revolutionary 'Oasis' eco-city concept worth £1.5 billion, raising serious questions about intellectual property rights in international development projects.
Daisy Lowe's sustainable off-grid home plans
Former Strictly star Daisy Lowe shares her ambitious vision for building a completely sustainable countryside retreat, embracing eco-living and self-sufficiency in her future family home.
Residents save 1960s London estate from demolition
Westminster locals secure dramatic victory as 1960s Churchill Gardens conservation area escapes demolition plans after decisive council vote preserves community heritage.
The Last Dinner Party's Fiery Second Album Reviewed
The baroque-rock sensation's highly anticipated follow-up album arrives in a blaze of glory, but does the intense theatricality overwhelm the music? Our review investigates.
RIBA confirms move from London to East Sussex
The Royal Institute of British Architects announces dramatic move from its prestigious London headquarters to rural East Sussex, marking the most significant change in its 190-year history.
Appleby Almshouse wins 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize
A transformative social housing project in Cambridge has won the prestigious 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize, redefining affordable living through exceptional architecture and community-focused design.
Radical retirement complex wins UK's top architecture prize
Discover the revolutionary retirement community that's redefining senior living in Britain, beating iconic projects like Big Ben's restoration to win the prestigious Stirling Prize for architecture.
Trump's 'Arc de Trump' plan to overshadow Washington Monument
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's audacious plan to build a French-style triumphal arch near the Washington Monument, dwarfing the iconic landmark in a testament to presidential vanity.
Nazi bunker transformed into luxury Hamburg hotel
Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.
Prague Named World's Most Beautiful City
Discover why Prague has been crowned the world's most beautiful city, beating iconic destinations like Paris and Venice with its fairytale architecture and romantic charm.
Dubble Bubble Mountain Retreat Hits Georgia Property Market
Discover the extraordinary mountain retreat in Georgia, USA, inspired by Dubble Bubble gum packaging, now available for sale with its unique pink exterior and nostalgic charm.
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