The long shadow of medieval Rome's power towers3 August 2023IntelligenceUbiquitous Italian structures were the precursors of today's urban skyscrapersUbiquitous Italian structures were the precursors of today's urban skyscrapersRegion: EuropeMore: Roman architectureTowersHistory of RomeUrban architectureCity planningRoman legacyEleanor Jolliffe
Market and martyr: 19th century Rome9 February 2023CultureCampo dei Fiori, Rome, photographed by James AndersonCampo dei Fiori, Rome, photographed by James AndersonRegion: EuropeMore: Valeria CarulloRomeItalyJames AndersonPhotograph
Lessons from history can help decarbonise buildings13 October 2021CultureForm follows energy: Barnabas Calder puts climate crisis in contextForm follows energy: Barnabas Calder puts climate crisis in contextRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Barnabas CalderCatherine CroftNick NewmanClimate emergencyHistoryBook review
Review: CAN tells Greenwich history through chimneys at NOW Gallery24 July 2024CultureUp in Smoke reveals the enduring appeal of the chimneyUp in Smoke reveals the enduring appeal of the chimneyRegion: LondonMore: ExhibitionNOW GalleryCANPamela BuxtonConservation & heritageGreenwichJohn BoothIndustryHistory
Magnificent Seven: Sabbatini's housing5 February 2015CultureBurgeoning social housing in interwar RomeBurgeoning social housing in interwar RomeRegion: EuropeMore: HousingRomeClassicism
And yet it moves you22 February 2018BuildingsPiazza della Minerva, RomePiazza della Minerva, RomeRegion: EuropeMore: RomeUrban realmGalileoPhotography
Plywood: a multi-layered history19 July 2017CultureThe V&A’s new exhibition is no lightweightThe V&A’s new exhibition is no lightweightRegion: United KingdomMore: PlywoodV&ACultureHistoryMaterials
Blue sky thinking29 March 2017ProductsEUR Palace of Congress, RomeEUR Palace of Congress, RomeRegion: EuropeMore: Studio FuksasConference centreStressed fabricMaterialsRomeAtex textileDesigning & building it
Quayola: the artist disappearing into three dimensions13 February 2025CultureRome-based artist Quayola has been challenging CNC machines to do ‘crazy things’ as he reinterprets Michelangelo’s sculpturesRome-based artist Quayola has been challenging CNC machines to do ‘crazy things’ as he reinterprets Michelangelo’s sculpturesRegion: EuropeMore: ArtCNCmichaelangeloItalyRomeMilanRobotsJan-Carlos Kucharek
Scomodo takes on Italy’s housing crisis with words and actionIntelligenceUncomfortable is the watchword in the fight for homeUncomfortable is the watchword in the fight for homeRegion: EuropeMore: ScomodoHousingHousing crisisTommaso SalaroliMarina EngelDirect actionItalyRomeAdapt and reuse
History in the making7 March 2017BuildingsFondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice keeps making historyFondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice keeps making historyRegion: EuropeMore: OMAVeniceRestorationConversionPalazzoRetailDesigning & building itContextHeritageGrand Canal
Seven fascist roman masterpieces1 December 2014CultureGrand plans for the ‘Third Rome’Grand plans for the ‘Third Rome’Region: Rest of the worldMore: Heritage