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In the Pennsylvania woods, visitors can tour some of the architect’s seminal buildings — and a lucky few can stay the night
The FT’s architecture critic selects some dream destinations for design fans
An international competition has been announced today to upgrade the gallery’s Sainsbury Wing
Scientists and designers have created a ‘virtual twin’ of the Paris cathedral to guide its rebuilding
A material once intended to be hidden is now appreciated for its rough texture
The HQ2 building in Arlington, Virginia has drawn comparisons with screws — and worse
A new project to light up Thames bridges is characteristic of changes that are transforming the city
Aqua-discos, ice-hockey rinks, gold and crystal fill opulent behemoths built to impress and intimidate
The struggling live events sector could be revived by a new Vertical Theatre concept
Katherine Zubovich offers a richly illustrated account of a masterplan for proclaiming the Soviet Union’s greatness to the world
A project that bridged the divide between the US and Mexico has won the Design Museum’s annual award
The former preserve of low cost, quick-build homes is finding favour in imaginative and upmarket places
Brutalist buildings around the world are endangered or lie derelict — even Donald Trump dislikes them
Architecture involves construction but also often relies on taking a wrecking ball to valuable heritage
A new exhibition looks at the work of the Viennese architect, an enduring paradox and powerful influence
Instrumental in the early days of OMA, the artist’s captivating work is on show at London’s Betts Project — now online in 3D
The vast Stadtschloss complex has been rebuilt at huge expense — but is a restored imperial building what the city needs?
Homes will connect more with nature, while minimalist decor and open-plan living will be shown the door
Like a kind of architectural social media, political messaging and Christmas displays are more public this year
Even the most daring of architects cannot bring themselves to tear the hearth out of the home
2020 has reinforced the need for projects that emphasise open spaces and fresh air
The two disciplines are growing ever closer
Grandiose memorials are springing up across the world, sparking questions and controversy
On the 50th anniversary of the Concattedrale Gran Madre di Dio, we pay homage to “the father of modern Italian design”
The curious but compelling building will house artefacts such as a 12th-century Bible and Mary Queen of Scots’ death warrant
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