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Local studio K+M Arquitectura y Urbanismo has completed Espacio Libertad, a red timber pavilion that provides an “open stage” for a long-standing cultural institution in Lima, Peru. The wooden pergola fills a 700-square-metre courtyard behind a neoclassical mansion in the district of Milaflores, home to the headquarters of the French cultural association Alianza Francesa de […]
In the Lake Akan area of Eastern Hokkaido, you can join various tour programs that let you experience the culture of the indigenous Ainu people. Under the guidance of Ainu guides, you can learn about Ainu folklore and spirituality, and get to play traditional Ainu musical instruments. The Fascinating Culture of the Ainu The Lake […]
Chinese studio Lichao Architecture Design Studio has transformed an abandoned brewery in Zhejiang, China, into a creative park, retaining its industrial character with additions in reclaimed brick and weathered steel. The 25,400-square-metre site in the historic water town of Wuzhen was originally developed in the 1950s as an extensive factory campus containing production facilities, offices […]
The renovation of the Burrell Collection museum in Glasgow by British studio John McAslan + Partners has won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award for 2024. Completed in 2022, the museum refurbishment by John McAslan + Partners involved the expansion and renewal of the 20th-century building, originally designed by Barry Gasson Architects. […]
Ontario is proposing a pilot project to tweak long-term care priority rules in order to address a problem of declining and mismatched admissions to the province’s cultural homes. The issue was created by the Progressive Conservative government’s own 2022 law known as Bill 7, which has been criticized for allowing people to be placed in a […]
Outgoing US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has called for calm over Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations, suggesting Australia wait and see who actually gets confirmed before considering implications. After speaking at the National Press Club earlier today, Kennedy was asked why Australia should continue to trust the US with sensitive intelligence given Trump’s nomination of Tulsi Gabbard […]
The Detroit Cultural Center Association (DCCA) was honored with the prestigious “Partners in Progress” Award at the 2024 Bay Urban Visioning Awards on October 9. The award was presented at the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain during the WRLDCTY global forum and Bay Awards Summit, celebrating pioneering urban initiatives that demonstrate visionary collaboration and […]
As the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) concludes its fifth edition, the event has reaffirmed its role as a significant platform for the creative industry on the island – and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. With a focus on collaboration and cultural representation, TCCF 2024 brought to light three key trends that reflect Taiwan’s evolving position […]
Almería, a Mediterranean gem with a rich blend of nature, history, and culture. Credit: Barcelo Almería is emerging as a Mediterranean jewel with much more than its renowned beaches. While the crystalline waters of Cabo de Gata remain a draw, Almería’s charm extends to its rich cultural heritage, seriously fun festivals, and dynamic outdoor offerings. […]
Local architecture studio Dílna has extended the art department at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, creating a minimalist stack of studios that were designed to look “more like a modern art gallery than a traditional educational facility”. Designed for the university’s Faculty of Education, the 300-square-metre building adds new workshop and studio facilities directly […]