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Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
DW soars high above the hustle and bustle of Germany's capital Berlin to explore the iconic TV Tower.
Paris' Notre Dame: 5 years after fire, restoration on track
Five years after it was damaged by fire, Notre Dame is to reopen again in December 2024 — "more beautiful than ever."
Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize
Dubbed the "Nobel Prize of architecture," the Pritzker Prize recognizes the work of exceptional architects.
David Chipperfield: The architect of minimalism
A look back at some landmark designs by prize-winning British architect, David Chipperfield.
Europe's most beautiful churches
Europe's cathedrals and churches are masterpieces of architecture.
A new spire for Notre Dame
In 2019, Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral was in flames. How do things stand now?
How photographer Iwan Baan gives life to architecture
The photographer of top architects, Iwan Baan specializes in documenting how people interact with global structures.
Iconic concert halls: Monuments to music
The Berlin Philharmonie opened 60 years ago. It marked the beginning of a new era of modern buildings for music.
What protests and architecture have in common
From German climate activists' tree houses to the gigantic tent camp in Hong Kong: Examples of protest architecture.
Francis Kere: Pioneer of social, ecological design
After starting his career with a school in Burkina Faso, the architect has now been recognized for his life's work.
150 years of Berlin's Victory Column: Changing symbolism
It was a symbol of the German Empire, later it became an icon of the Love Parade. Berlin's Victory Column turns 150.
David Adjaye: Star architect accused of sexual misconduct
The British-Ghanaian architect was set to design a UK Holocaust memorial and a home for the Benin Bronzes in Nigeria.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
For our 20th anniversary at Euromaxx, we bring you highlights from the past two decades.
Venice Architecture Biennale focuses on Africa
The first Architecture Biennale curated by an African looks at challenges facing the world's fastest-growing continent.
Learning from Africa: Lesley Lokko
A Black woman in a field dominated by white men, Lesley Lokko is the curator at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Five examples of future-proof architecture
Against the backdrop of climate change, architects around the world are developing ways to future-proof their buildings.
Celebrating David Chipperfield
David Chipperfield stands for responsible and sustainable architecture.
Architect David Chipperfield wins 2023 Pritzker Prize
The British architect won the prestigious prize for his timeless modern designs and focus on the climate crisis.
Swimmer discovers shipwreck loaded with Roman artifacts
A local swimmer has stumbled upon an ancient wreck off the Israeli coast holding 44 tons of ancient Roman columns.
Rebuilding Kharkiv after the war: A chance to modernize
Inspired by Norman Foster's plans, architect Dmitry Zhuikov wants to help rebuild a Ukrainian city destroyed by war.
Meinhard von Gerkan: Germany's most famous architect dies
A selection of the designs of his firm, gmp, which include Berlin's Central Station and Tegel Airport.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao turns 25
The Guggenheim in Bilbao opened 25 years ago. It turned a struggling industrial town into a cultural metropolis.
Travel tips for Bilbao
Nestled between mountains and Atlantic Ocean, Bilbao in the Basque Country offers fine art and natural beauty.
How can architecture combat homelessness?
Rising homelessness is a problem that must be faced by society as a whole. A Hamburg exhibition takes a look.
Olympic design from Munich 1972, 50 years on
At the 1972 Olympics, one inevitably thinks of the attacks, but the designs of the games are still iconic to this day.
75 years of independence: 10 reasons for India
India became independent 75 years ago. DW Travel marks the anniversary with a tour of the country.
Exploring the cultural side of Miami Beach
Despite its reputation as a party city, the US resort town has something for everyone.
Notre Dame mystery sarcophagus: World waits for big reveal
Sarcophagus found beneath the floor at the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris causes much speculation.
Pritzker Prize in architecture awarded to Francis Kere
Burkina Faso-German architect Francis Kere becomes the first African to win the most important prize in architecture.
Iconic European Cities: Barcelona
From the Sagrada Familia to Park Güell, here are some highlights and insider tips to make your trip memorable.
Nazi rally building to serve as opera house
The decision to turn Nuremberg's former Nazi Party rally site into a cultural venue has drawn critics.
2021 Pritzker Prize: Big comfort on a small budget
Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal won the 2021 Pritzker Prize for their socially conscious work.
Top art prize awarded to Sebastião Salgado
Other winners of the prestigious Praemium Imperiale include artist James Turrell and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
20 years of Berlin's Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum opened in Berlin 20 years ago with a new extension designed by US star architect Daniel Libeskind.
Berlin's iconic Neue Nationalgalerie is reborn
Mies van der Rohe's architectural masterpiece and shrine to modern art is finally reopening after a long refurbishment.
Is 3D printing the future for building homes?
Combining artistic design with technology and climate awareness, is 3D-printing homes the technology of the future?
Could clay be the key to sustainable architecture?
Construction currently pollutes the climate and exploits resources. One architect thinks clay could be the antidote.
Berlin modernist icons vie for UNESCO status
Stalinist residential blocks on Karl Marx Allee and high modernist towers in West Berlin reflected postwar divisions.
#DailyDrone: Schlachtensee student housing
The #DailyDrone takes you to the Schlachtensee student village.
Star architect Gottfried Böhm has died
One of the great postwar architects, Gottfried Böhm died June 9 at the age of 101.
This is Europe’s unfinished landmark you’d most like to see
The Sagrada Família? Or Herrenchiemsee Castle? We wanted to know which unfinished landmark you wanted to visit.
Blank walls and big ideas
The German pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale is nearly empty, but ideas abound for building in the future.
Architecture of remembrance: Daniel Libeskind turns 75
Daniel Libeskind has created dozens of memorable buildings worldwide. He turns 75 on May 12, but he isn't slowing down.
Star German architect Helmut Jahn dies at 81
Helmut Jahn was known for his postmodern structures and dedication to energy efficiency before it was a trend.
German star architect Helmut Jahn dies at 81
He left behind a legacy of buildings in the US and Germany. DW takes a look back at his career.
Building like in the Middle Ages
In France, a medieval castle has been under construction for almost 25 years. Part nine of our series "Extreme Places".
Why the Empire State Building hasn't lost its popularity
The New York City building turns 90 on May 1 and has had a history unlike any other. DW looks at its legacy.
'Neustadt' revives miniature versions of lost architecture
Sculptures of buildings in the Ruhr region that have long been torn down come back to life as art objects.
World's highest steeple: Ulm Minster
The highest church tower in the world is not in Cologne or Rome — but in Ulm. DW's "Extreme Places" takes you there.
Architecture Biennale to be held despite COVID
The international architecture exhibition in Venice defies expectations by taking place as a physical event in May.
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