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Sir Norman Foster is one of the world's leading architects.

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A pile of rubble behind a swing set with a teddy bear seated on one of the swings.

A pile of rubble behind a swing set with a teddy bear seated on one of the swings.

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.

A burning building with firefighters in front of it

A burning building with firefighters in front of it

Ukraine: How architect Norman Foster aims to rebuild Kharkiv

British architect Norman Foster is proposing plans for the reconstruction of Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv.

Deutschland Plenarsaal des Bundestages wird umgebaut

Deutschland Plenarsaal des Bundestages wird umgebaut

Why the chairs in German parliament are 'Reichstag blue'

What do a soothing color, Merkel's blazer and Annalena Baerbock's choice of trouser suit say about German politics?

Biennale Architettura Venice 2018

Biennale Architettura Venice 2018

Biennale: Thinking outside the box

This year, there are five trends that make this edition of the Biennale Architectura in Venice unique.

Niederlande Floating Pavilion Rotterdam

Niederlande Floating Pavilion Rotterdam

Rotterdam – an architectural hub

The Dutch city of Rotterdam is a European hub of contemporary architecture.

Bildergalerie Stadien Fußballweltmeisterschaft 2022 in Katar

Bildergalerie Stadien Fußballweltmeisterschaft 2022 in Katar

Norman Foster: Star architect at 85

The prolific, award-winning British architect is renowned for his futuristic works combining steel and glass.

The Reichstag: From Political to Architectural Symbol

Kaiser Wilhelm I laid the first stone in 1882. Twelve years later, Berlin's Reichstag, designed by Paul Wallot, was finished. These days, there is hardly any other building in Germany with such a storied existence.

France Opens World's Tallest Traffic Bridge

The French will on Tuesday again reinforce their reputation for style. The tallest traffic bridge in the world will be unveiled and carry motorists at 270 meters (886 feet) above a picturesque valley in southern France.