Qatar in Motion
Redefining hospitality by elevating travel experiences
In partnership with Media City
From TikToks to travel vlogs, luxury staycations are having a moment. But behind the hot takes and curated content, one visionary is taking this trend by the horn and helming it in a whole new direction. How are cities like Doha rethinking hospitality?
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Culture news
Why has paint been thrown at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona?
Activists from the organisation Futuro Vegetal (Vegetable Future) threw red and black dyed powder against the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in protest against the management of politicians during the serious fires that devastated a large part of Spain this summer.
Design
RIBA announces architecture shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025
Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993.
Lifestyle
Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli gets doctorate in architecture
Brunello Cucinelli is known to many as the king of cashmere and a fashion philosopher. Now the luxury fashion designer can add Doctor of Architecture to his titles as he's recently received an honorary diploma for restoring his Umbrian village.
Smart Regions
Bolhão Market: ambitious renovation safeguards cultural identity
In partnership with the European Commission
The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.
Silk Road Adventures
How Bukhara's ancient water systems inspire today’s climate solutions
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore how Bukhara’s ancient water systems still shape life today, as a city in the desert adapts to the challenges of climate change.
Cult
Uzbekistan showcases modernist Tashkent at Venice Biennale 2025
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan presents its modernist architectural legacy at the Venice Biennale, with a focus on one of the world’s largest solar furnaces and the future of sustainable design.