Now playing Next Design 'Playful and ever curious': Remembering Gaetano Pesce's iconic works Following the death of Gaetano Pesce, one of the world's most influential designers, we look back at some of his big, bold and occasionally bulbous works. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Painting pavements and roofs could reduce city heat by 1.5C Cool paint can help cities combat the urban heat island effect, a new study suggests. 01/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Influential American sculptor Richard Serra dies at 85 The famed American artist and sculptor was most known for turning curving walls of rusting steel and other malleable materials into large-scale pieces of outdoor artwork that are now dotted across the world. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Design Architects hope to finally finish La Sagrada Familia by 2034 Plans for a stairway at the Sagrada Familia have sparked opposition due to the potential demolition of nearby housing and offices, affecting approximately 1,000 families and businesses. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Design In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Design In pictures: V&A explores revolutionary Tropical Modernism movement A new exhibition at Londons' V&A museum celebrates Tropical Modernism: an architectural movement which defied colonial norms to create buildings that were both functional and comfortable in tropical climates. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Design Japan’s Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto has been awarded the Pritzker Prize, the industry's highest honour. His work centres on community and the intersection of public and private space. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Destinations 5 underrated churches in Europe that deserve a visit this Easter With enthralling histories and artistic splendours, churches have become temples of culture as well as being sacred sites. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The crooked tale of Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next Home This 3D-printed biomaterial could be used to build homes one day The sustainable biomaterial could already be applied as a tiling system for smaller components in buildings. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next Travel News This iconic London landmark is being turned into a hotel in €321m deal There’s high hopes a revolving restaurant will reopen in the Grade II-listed tower, one of the pointiest landmarks on London's skyline. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'Architecton' A magnificently realised piece of meditative cinema about finding "a new idea of beauty". 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Qatar 365 Architecture as a means to preserve Qatar’s heritage IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Msheireb, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future. 21/02/2024
Now playing Next Smart Regions Balancing Heritage and Innovation: Discover Slovenia's oldest town IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews Correspondent Aurora Velez travels to Ptuj to see how European funds have helped revitalise a decaying town centre, transforming it into a social hub boasting classic and modern design. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Is Italy building the world’s first airport with a vineyard on top? Novel plans have been revealed for Florence’s new airport. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Design Remote Swiss village will be home to world's tallest 3D-printed tower The futuristic White Tower of Mulegns stands 30 metres tall. The multipurpose cultural space is set to open in June, becoming the tallest 3D-printed structure in the world. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Destinations I didn’t know what to expect from Warsaw. Now it’s my favourite city Struggling to decide on your next city break? Here’s why it should be Warsaw. 10/02/2024
Now playing Next Qatar 365 Qatar’s architectural heritage: mosques and traditional houses IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY Qatar’s design wonders don’t stop at Doha’s skyscrapers. Many mosques with unique designs contribute to the architectural richness of the country. Qatar also works on preserving heritage houses, with their unique features, as testimonies of its humble beginnings. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Art Feast your eyes on the winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2024 The winning photographs were unveiled by the World Photography Organisation - they include striking protraits, gorgeous landscapes, and some stunning nature shots. 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Destinations 3 of the 5 most welcoming places in the world are in Europe From unique Greek architecture to local town squares bustling with life, travellers gave these destinations outstanding reviews. 02/02/2024