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Spain's Curved Concrete Wonder: 21st Century's Best House

Discover Casa Alesón - a revolutionary curved concrete house in Spain's wildest landscape that's been crowned the 21st century's best architectural achievement, offering an unparalleled luxury escape without a single right angle.

Live-in caretaker sought for Holy Island's Lindisfarne Priory

An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for two people to become live-in caretakers at Lindisfarne Priory, one of Britain's most sacred Christian sites located on Holy Island. The successful applicants will receive accommodation and a salary while mainta

Live in Historic UK Estates - Affordable Rentals Available

Discover how you can experience life in Britain's most stunning historic estates without breaking the bank. From Scottish castles to English manor houses, these properties offer unique living experiences at surprisingly reasonable prices.

Architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 87

Celebrated architect Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 headquarters and Charing Cross transformation, passes away at 87 leaving behind an extraordinary legacy.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Inside London's £19m Warehouse Conversion With 40ft Living Wall

Step inside a breathtaking £19 million warehouse conversion in the heart of London. This spectacular property, once a gritty industrial space, now boasts a stunning 40ft living wall, a subterranean cinema, and a rooftop oasis, setting a new benchmark for

Police Hunt Illegal Metal Detectorists at Medieval Abbey

Gloucestershire Police launch a major investigation after 'nighthawkers' illegally target historic Hailes Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, sparking fears of priceless treasure theft and irreparable damage to protected heritage.

Obama Centre's Soaring Costs and Design Fury

The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.

Lost Plans For London's Grand Central Terminal Revealed

Exclusive: Historic England unveils long-lost drawings by Percival and Parsons for a monumental London rail terminus that was never built, offering a glimpse into a radically different vision for the capital's transport hub.

London's Japanese Garden House Up for Top Architecture Prize

A breathtaking London home, featuring an exquisite Japanese garden and a unique architectural design centred around the restoration of Big Ben, has been shortlisted for the UK's top architecture award, the Riba Stirling Prize.

Craftland: James Fox on Britain's Vanishing Skills

Explore the hidden world of Britain's last traditional artisans in James Fox's 'Craftland'. A riveting review of a nation's disappearing heritage, from thatching and wheelwrighting to glassblowing.

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