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Famed Stahl House in LA for sale for $25m

The legendary Stahl House, a midcentury modern icon in Hollywood Hills, is on the market for the first time. This architectural gem, famous for its breathtaking city views, seeks a new custodian.

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.

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.

JPMorgan's dystopian NYC headquarters sparks backlash

JPMorgan Chase's new $3 billion Manhattan headquarters is being ridiculed as a 'dystopian fortress' with critics slamming its imposing design and controversial features. Discover why this architectural giant is dividing opinion.

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 ballroom construction compared to Met Museum

Former President Donald Trump's construction of a lavish ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago estate has drawn unexpected parallels to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's architectural history, creating a cultural and political storm.

Couple's first kiss at wedding sparks heated debate

A young couple's decision to save their first kiss for their wedding day has divided opinion online, revealing stark generational divides about intimacy and tradition in contemporary relationships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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