Spotlight Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital In partnership with World Urban Forum Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage. 06/03/2026
Spotlight Designing resilient settlements in Karabakh In partnership with World Urban Forum Karabakh and East Zangazur are rebuilding through smart villages, sustainable housing and heritage-led urban recovery. 27/02/2026
Art Watch: Casa Batlló mapping show begins Gaudí centenary celebrations Barcelona's Casa Batlló has begun a year of events marking the centenary of the iconic architect Antoni Gaudi's death by staging a stunning audiovisual experience to inaugurate a new contemporary art exhibition space within the walls of the famous art nouveau building. 03/02/2026
Design The end of The Line? Saudi Arabia scales down plans for Neom megacity After years of cost overruns and delays, Saudi Arabia’s flagship futuristic megaproject, Neom, is set to be significantly scaled back. The futuristic super-city, meant to run entirely on alternative energy sources, was due to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which has now been postponed. 26/01/2026
Culture news Archaeologists unearth only building by Roman architect Vitruvius The newly excavated basilica is the only building definitively attributed to Marcus Vitruvius Pollonius, a founding figure of western architecture. 21/01/2026
Around Azerbaijan Baku’s layered history and living culture In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board Baku reveals its old soul and modern spirit through historic streets, revived neighbourhoods and a multicultural identity shaped by centuries of coexistence. 30/12/2025
Focus The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions. 23/12/2025
Design Amazing architecture: Frank Gehry's most iconic designs Frank Gehry's buildings are routinely described as organic, spellbinding and striking. His architecture was unconventional, challenging traditional forms and therefore divisive, but few, if any, could claim indifference . Here's Euronews Culture's look at some of his most provocative works. 08/12/2025
Culture news Legendary architect and designer Frank Gehry dies aged 96 Among his many masterpieces were the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building. 06/12/2025
No Comment London's landmarks recreated in gingerbread at exhibition UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar. 28/11/2025
Design Discover the Hansen House and Poland's open form architecture pioneers Just an hour away from Warsaw, along the River Bug, stands a wooden house, hiding layers of history, complexity and architectural innovation. The creation and residence of renowned Polish architects Oskar and Sofia Hansen is both a showcase and a moving tribute to the "Open Form" style. 16/11/2025
Design Dubai Design Week 2025 puts community at heart of regional goals As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while championing regional voices and authentic design narratives. 06/11/2025
Design Prix Versailles picks the world's most beautiful passenger stations The Prix Versailles World Ceremony has picked its 'magnificent seven' passenger stations as the world's most beautiful train and metro stops. From Australia to Belgium via Saudi Arabia, the prizes show the jury's penchant towards modernity. 04/11/2025
Spotlight In global talks, Azerbaijan focuses on resilient urban development In partnership with World Urban Forum Azerbaijan’s third National Urban Forum brought global experts together to promote sustainable, climate-resilient cities, in the lead-up to the World Urban Forum 2026. 23/10/2025
Design Stirling Prize: Appleby Blue Almshouse wins top UK architecture award Appleby Blue, a pioneering social housing project in London to help people downsize and live communally has won this year's Stirling Prize, Britain's most prestigious architecture award for a new building. 17/10/2025
Cult Innovation by Design Summit: Doha’s Creative Future In partnership with Media City Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit brought together global creatives to explore how AI, sustainability, fashion and architecture are redefining design, proving Qatar is shaping the future of creativity and innovation. 09/10/2025