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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.

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.

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.

The Chair Company: Quirky New Comedy Review

Discover the hilarious new workplace comedy 'The Chair Company' that's taking British television by storm. Our review explores why this quirky series about office life gone mad is your next must-watch.

Europe's Quirkiest Museums: Hidden Gems Revealed

From Parisian sewer systems to Icelandic phalluses, we uncover Europe's most bizarre and fascinating museums that offer truly unique cultural experiences away from the tourist crowds.

900-year-old Fountains Abbey illuminated by giant sun sculpture

The historic ruins of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire undergo a breathtaking transformation as a monumental sun sculpture named after the Greek god Helios casts its golden glow upon the medieval stonework in a stunning after-dark spectacle.

Maxwell House drops 'Apartments' after 133 years

A prestigious Central London apartment building with Victorian origins makes a dramatic name change after more than a century, reflecting evolving property trends and luxury market demands.

Inside the Real Guinness Castle Family Home

Discover the remarkable story of how a historic Victorian castle, once owned by the famous Guinness brewing dynasty, was transformed into a breathtaking family home against all odds.

Historic UK Jail Cell Transformed Into Holiday Home

Discover the ultimate lock-in experience at this former Shrewsbury prison cell, now a unique self-catering accommodation blending Victorian history with modern comforts for an unforgettable UK getaway.

1972 Time Capsule Found in Transamerica Pyramid

A remarkable 1972 time capsule discovered in San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid has been opened, revealing a fascinating snapshot of life from over 50 years ago, including predictions about the future and cultural artefacts from the era.

Ordinary house hides astonishing Gothic chapel interior

A seemingly ordinary £140,000 semi-detached home in England conceals a breathtaking Gothic chapel interior that will leave you speechless. Discover the incredible transformation hidden behind this modest exterior.

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.

Guinness heir's Wuthering Heights mansion revealed

Discover how Henry Guinness transformed a derelict farmhouse into a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece inspired by Emily Brontë's classic novel, complete with modern luxuries and literary charm.

Wokeness forces Carbuncle Cup for worst architecture to be scrapped

The infamous Carbuncle Cup, which for nearly 20 years 'honoured' the UK's most dismal architectural planning failures, has been axed. Organisers cite a 'woke' culture that makes honest criticism impossible, sparking debate over political correctness versu

UK's Prettiest Train Station is a Scottish Gem

Discover the stunning Wemyss Bay Station, crowned Scotland's most beautiful and hailed among the UK's finest, where Victorian elegance meets breathtaking Clyde coast views.

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