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.
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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.
Zelenskyy's top aide Yermak resigns in corruption probe
Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces political upheaval as chief adviser Andriy Yermak resigns amid anti-corruption investigation, potentially altering Ukraine's wartime governance and peace negotiations.
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.
Unearthed WWII Diary Reveals London Blitz Terror
A newly discovered diary from a London housewife provides a poignant, first-hand account of life during the Blitz, detailing bombings, rationing, and the resilience of a family. Read this remarkable story of survival.
Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise
Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's railway network
Ukraine reports a threefold surge in railway attacks by Russia, causing $1bn in damage and threatening the country's vital logistical backbone. Read the full analysis.
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.
Ukraine's Wartime Tourism: Why Visitors Keep Coming
Discover how Ukraine is welcoming adventurous travellers to its western regions, offering cultural experiences and supporting local economies despite ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Women: From Wives to Frontline Warriors
As Russia's invasion enters another year, Ukrainian women are transforming traditional roles, becoming soldiers, activists, and community leaders in a nation's fight for survival.
Dig begins for WW2 hero pilot's lost plane after 80 years
A major archaeological excavation is underway to recover the wreckage of a heroic RAF pilot's plane that crashed during a training mission in 1944, offering closure to his family after eight decades.
Wartime feeding method cuts baby allergies
Groundbreaking research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that reviving a World War Two infant feeding practice could dramatically reduce allergy rates in modern babies, offering hope to parents nationwide.
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.
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.
Nazi bunker converted to home fails to sell
A chilling piece of wartime history on Guernsey, originally constructed as a Nazi communications bunker using forced labour, has failed to find a buyer despite being converted into a unique three-bedroom property with a £1.7 million price tag.
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.
Britain's Bizarre Floating Church: A Thames Marvel
Discover the remarkable tale of a 19th-century floating church that served London's docklands - a true testament to eccentric British innovation and community spirit.
Fes: Morocco's Hidden Gem Stealing Marrakech's Spotlight
Discover the ancient city of Fes, Morocco's hidden gem that's stealing the spotlight from Marrakech with its authentic medina, traditional crafts, and breathtaking architecture.
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.
UK's Smallest Castle For Sale - £330,000
Molly's Lodge in Powys, Wales - officially Britain's tiniest castle - hits the market at an astonishing £330,000, offering a unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of architectural history.
Lecce: Italy's stunning city without tourist crowds
Escape the crowds and discover Lecce, Italy's breathtaking Baroque jewel in Puglia's heel - where authentic Italian culture thrives without the tourist queues
Denver Neighbourhood Fury Over 'Prison-Like' Modern Home
Residents in a prestigious Denver suburb are up in arms over a starkly modern new-build property they claim resembles a 'prison' or 'warehouse' and threatens to destroy their community's traditional character.
Caribbean workers' vital WWII contribution revealed
A groundbreaking new documentary reveals how thousands of Caribbean workers played a crucial role in Allied victory during World War II, a story largely overlooked by history books.
Record-breaking skyscraper planned for London's Square Mile
A monumental new skyscraper planned for London's financial district promises to become the tallest building in the Square Mile, marking a bold new chapter for the City's architectural landscape.
Jewel-like London skyscraper gets planning approval
A spectacular new 17-storey skyscraper dubbed the 'Jewel Tower' has received planning permission in the City of London, promising to become a shimmering new landmark with its faceted glass design and premium office spaces.
Buxton: Britain's Perfect Bath Alternative
Escape the crowds and discover Buxton - Derbyshire's stunning spa town offering Georgian architecture, thermal springs, and Peak District adventures without the tourist masses of Bath.
Seville's Historic Centre Transformed into Pedestrian Paradise
Discover how Seville's radical urban makeover has transformed its historic centre into a pedestrian paradise, blending ancient architecture with sustainable living.
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