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
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
Roman holiday5 January 2015CultureCinematic situations in ItalyCinematic situations in ItalyRegion: EuropeMore: RomeGhetto
Blue sky thinking29 March 2017ProductsEUR Palace of Congress, RomeEUR Palace of Congress, RomeRegion: EuropeMore: Studio FuksasConference centreStressed fabricMaterialsRomeAtex textileDesigning & building it
Agnese Sanvito’s sodium soaked shot of Ponte delle Torri7 October 2019BuildingsFlames of twilight highlight medieval aqueductFlames of twilight highlight medieval aqueductRegion: United KingdomMore: Agnese SanvitoPonte delle TorriItalyAqueductMedievalConservation & heritage
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
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
Van Gogh's inspirational medieval abbey13 July 2020CultureAbbey of St Peter in Montmajour, Arles, France; 11th-18th centuryAbbey of St Peter in Montmajour, Arles, France; 11th-18th centuryRegion: EuropeMore: UnescoReligious buildingFranceArlesMedievalAbbey of St Peter in MontmajourConservation & heritageVan Gogh
Seven fascist roman masterpieces1 December 2014CultureGrand plans for the ‘Third Rome’Grand plans for the ‘Third Rome’Region: Rest of the worldMore: Heritage
Feilden Fowles makes light work at Carlisle Cathedral17 November 2020BuildingsIn creating an airy café, Feilden Fowles has modernised the Medieval and let the sun into Carlisle Cathedral’s FratryIn creating an airy café, Feilden Fowles has modernised the Medieval and let the sun into Carlisle Cathedral’s FratryRegion: North WestMore: Feilden Fowles ArchitectsCarlisle CathedralCumbriaRestorationMedievalVisitor facilitiesDesign construction & technologyConservation & heritageReligious building