China's £530m British Village: Thames Town Replica
Explore Thames Town, a meticulously crafted British village in China. Built for £530m, it features cobbled streets and red phone boxes. Discover its journey from 'ghost town' to wedding hotspot.
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London's Public Toilet Renaissance: A Civic Revival
Discover how architects and councils are fighting the 40% decline in UK public toilets with beautiful, functional designs in London, from Woolwich to Westminster. Could this be the start of a new civic pride?
Architects lead a public toilet revival in London
A new wave of architects, backed by councils, is designing beautiful and functional public toilets across London, aiming to restore civic pride and address a 40% decline in facilities.
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.
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.
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.
Grand Designs: 5 Unique Homes Compete for Award
Discover five extraordinary UK homes, from a storm-battered Hebridean retreat to a revolutionary accessible design, competing for Grand Designs: House of the Year. Watch tonight on Channel 4.
Britain's oldest lido reopens after historic restoration
After decades of neglect and a monumental restoration effort, Bath's Georgian-era Cleveland Pools has triumphantly reopened as Britain's oldest lido, offering swimmers a unique heritage experience.
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.
Steel 'Water Pod' Could House Humans on Ocean Floor
Groundbreaking underwater habitat designed by British marine experts could enable long-term human occupation of seabed, opening new frontiers in ocean exploration and research.
BAFTA winner with royal ties to narrate documentary
Discover how actress Joanna Lumley, celebrated for her BAFTA-winning performances and distant relation to the Royal Family, is bringing her distinctive voice to an exciting new documentary series exploring Britain's architectural treasures.
Semi-detached house hides incredible architectural secret
A seemingly ordinary semi-detached house in England conceals an incredible architectural surprise that's stopping traffic and amazing locals. Discover the property that's anything but what it seems from the outside.
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.
Trump library plans compared to Hitler memorials
Plans for Donald Trump's presidential library have ignited fierce debate after architects drew parallels to Adolf Hitler's regime, raising questions about historical legacy and political symbolism.
Appledore: Devon's Dutch-style village gem
Nestled on Devon's rugged coast, the picturesque fishing village of Appledore boasts unexpected Dutch charm with colourful gabled houses and maritime heritage that creates a truly continental atmosphere.
Victorian MP's marble tomb stands defiant among beach huts
The extraordinary story of Victorian MP John Cordle's lavish marble tomb that remains an aristocratic anomaly among the colourful beach bungalows of Sizewell, Suffolk.
Melrose Abbey: JK Rowling's Historic Scottish Inspiration
Discover the majestic ruins of Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders, a stunning medieval masterpiece that inspired JK Rowling and offers breathtaking views for history lovers and Harry Potter fans alike.
Billionaire's LA mansion faces wrecking ball in £15m deal
A controversial £15 million Los Angeles mansion, once owned by billionaire philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen, faces demolition after new owners purchase the property with plans to build a modern family home on the exclusive Bird Streets site.
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.
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.
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