The 2026 Australian Urban Design Awards celebrate projects like Campbelltown's car park and St Kilda's pier, emphasizing a gentler, more inclusive approach to urban transformation that balances functionality with community and environmental needs.
Arnos Grove Underground station, opened in 1932, is modeled after Stockholm City Library. Designed by Charles Holden, it boasts Grade II* listed status and survived wartime bombings.
A viral furniture piece designed to hold dirty clothes sparks controversy over its practicality versus cost, dividing home organization enthusiasts and critics.
Axel Burrough, co-designer of Manchester's Royal Exchange theatre and restorer of London's St Luke's for the LSO, has died at 79. His work blended futuristic and historic elements, reshaping cultural spaces across the UK.
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Donald Trump proposes replacing the White House's historic Ionic columns with Corinthian ones, part of a broader effort to redesign the executive mansion into a more opulent, Trump-style palace.
After years of disrepair, work has begun on The Regal Cinema in Highams Park, transforming it into flats with a preserved Art Deco façade and a new two-screen cinema.
The Cosmic House, a Grade I-listed postmodern home in Kensington, opens to the public from April 22, featuring unique designs and an art installation.
The iconic BT Tower's transformation into a luxury hotel progresses as Orms Architects takes over the project, promising to restore public access after 46 years.
Plans to charge €12-15 for entry to Cologne Cathedral have ignited a fierce debate in Germany, with critics warning it will limit access to only the well-off and undermine the church's role as a public space.
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Shoreditch architecture firm Orms will transform London's iconic BT Tower into a boutique hotel, with initial plans set for public consultation in May.
The Cosmic House, a Grade I listed post-modernist architectural marvel in West London, opens its doors to visitors from April 22. Built by Charles Jencks, it's described as a 'total work of art' exploring cosmology and design.
Stéphane Demoustier's new drama The Great Arch explores how Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen's visionary design for Paris's Arche de la Défense was compromised by political interference and bureaucratic ego.
An exhibition at V&A Dundee celebrates Maggie's Centres designed by world-renowned architects like Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, showcasing how inspirational architecture helps cancer patients retain joy during treatment.
Two Australian architectural projects have been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects International Awards, showcasing innovative design and global recognition in the field.
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Greenwich Council has refused a planning application for a house extension at 25 Gloucester Circus, citing the loss of the last surviving single-storey entrance from a Georgian architect's original design.
Jack Balderrama Morley's book Dream Facades explores how reality TV homes, from The Real World to Keeping Up with the Kardashians, reflect American urban history and societal desires.
London's iconic Barbican Centre will undergo a £231 million renovation starting in 2027, featuring accessibility improvements, a new multi-faith prayer room, and a year-long closure from June 2028 to summer 2029.
London's iconic Barbican Estate offers a unique 'city within a city' lifestyle, but residents reveal the challenges of living in this brutalist masterpiece, from windowless bathrooms to outdated kitchens and central heating woes.
The iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai was hit by fragments from an intercepted Iranian drone during Middle East strikes. No casualties occurred due to fire and smoke safety systems designed over three decades ago.
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A heritage dispute erupts in Greenwich as neighbors battle over proposed extensions to a Grade II listed Georgian house, with preservationists fighting to save a unique architectural feature.
A decade after its destruction, Aleppo faces immense challenges in reconstruction, with political, economic, and social hurdles slowing recovery efforts in Syria's historic city.
The transformation of the former Snow Hill Police Station into a Premier Inn hotel showcases how sensitive renovation can honor Victorian heritage while creating vibrant, accessible spaces that energize London's Square Mile.
A 400ft luxury superyacht named after the mako shark features a floating lounge, helipad, and zero carbon emissions. Designed by State Of Craft, it combines sleek shark-inspired lines with luxury amenities for polar expeditions.
Michael Collins, who dedicated his career to teaching planning at University College London after starting at London County Council, has passed away at age 92.
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The urgent £16bn refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster could prompt MPs to move out, offering a chance to decentralise power and invest in regions like Manchester or Birmingham.
Historic England warns the City of London's draft 2040 plan could cause 'serious harm' to the Tower of London's heritage value, as concerns mount over skyscraper encroachment near the UNESCO site.
A 17-storey hotel with 530 beds, swimming pool, sky bar, and cultural venue is proposed for Southwark Bridge Road. Southwark Council's Planning Committee is recommended to approve the plans next week.
Plans for a 20-storey office block opposite the Barbican have been revised with a 10m height reduction, but campaigners call it a 'token gesture' that fails to address concerns over scale and sunlight.
London is set to get its first floating park as part of a £5bn regeneration of Royal Victoria Dock West, featuring a lido, sauna, homes, and wellness facilities on the water, with construction phases starting in 2030.
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Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica achieves its maximum height of 566 feet as a cross is placed atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, ahead of centenary celebrations for architect Antoni Gaudi.
