Now playing Next Design Portugal pays tribute to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha This is the year of late architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha at Casa da Arquitectura, in Matosinhos, northern Portugal. Two exhibitions dedicated to the Brazilian Pritzker Architecture Prize winner are now open to the public. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next Design The must-see pavilions at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale Installations and exhibitions tackle topics of climate change, colonialism and indigenous culture. 29/05/2023
Now playing Next Design Reggia di Caserta is undergoing a multi-million euro restoration The royal palace was constructed for Charles of Bourbon, the King of Naples, in the 18th century. 28/05/2023
Now playing Next Design At the 2023 Venice Biennale, the future of architecture is Africa The Biennale, historically dominated by a Euro-centric vision with minor participation from Asia and the Americas, is being led by Africa this year. Curator Lesley Lokko’s show makes bold, forward-thinking statements about who and what will drive the future of architecture. 26/05/2023
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Now playing Next Design Barcelona residents face eviction as Sagrada Familia Basilica completion approaches Since work began 141 years ago, the Sagrada Família has become almost as famous for its endless works as for its magnificent architecture. Now nearby residents face being evicted if the construction is completed, but are doubtful a decision be made before this month's key local elections. 21/05/2023
Now playing Next Design Look inside Alexander Lervik's renovated kit house south of Stockholm As part of our series on designers' homes, Euronews Culture takes a look inside Alexander Lervik's property just south of Stockholm. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Design Meet the jury members for 2023's Venice Biennale The board of directors for Venice's International Architecture Exhibition have revealed the five jury members who will award prizes when the show kicks off on 20 May. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Design What to expect at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 Venice is gearing up for the 2023 Architecture Biennale, one of the most important festivals of the built environment in the world, which will open to the public on May 20th. The show is set to ask and spark debate around some big questions. 14/05/2023
Now playing Next Home Watch ‘Europe’s largest 3D-printed building’ come into shape The 3D-printed building is expected to be completed by July and will house computer servers. 11/05/2023
Now playing Next Design Largest Norman Foster retrospective opens in Paris Six decades of works by the world renowned British architect who is often seen as a leader of the "high-tech" trend are now on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Design Culture Re-View: The battle to make the tallest building in New York Before the 20th century, the tallest buildings were invariably churches and other religious sites. At the turn of the century that all changed with the birth of the skyscraper. 24/04/2023
Now playing Next Design Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history On this day, the newly designed Reichstag was opened in Berlin in 1999. Behind it was the architect who's designed the look of multiple modern cities. 19/04/2023
Now playing Next Destinations France's most beautiful villages are all in this one region The Dordogne is known for its UNESCO-listed cave paintings and traditional villages. 09/04/2023
Now playing Next Design Ai Weiwei creates world's largest Lego artwork ever and it's in London Ai Weiwei, the celebrated Chinese artist and activist, is set to open his first exhibition focusing on design and architecture at the Design Museum in April. 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Business Planet How can public spending by a city drive sustainable innovation? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this latest episode of Business Planet, we discover how local authorities in Oslo are using public procurement to decarbonise the capital's construction sites. 04/04/2023
Now playing Next Design Designers and their homes - London's Low Energy House Want to know what objects of desire or furnishing and fittings designers choose to put in their homes? Euronews Culture starts a new series by taking a look inside architect Ben Ridley's low energy house in London. 03/04/2023
Now playing Next Destinations This Polish city has just been ranked the cheapest place to be vegan Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland and is full of architectural gems. 24/03/2023
Now playing Next Design Inaugural Ramadan Pavilion celebrates the lives of Muslims across UK The Ramadan pavilion will be open throughout the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. 23/03/2023