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This 2,000-year-old Castle Is Right in the Middle of the UK's Smallest Capital City - and It Hosts Movie Nights, Concerts, and Festive Markets

Cardiff Castle blends history with contemporary culture, offering a dynamic space for community events in the heart of Wales' capital city.

New event space to open next to Battersea Power Station

NEON will open a purpose-built entertainment venue in central London, enhancing the cultural landscape and showcasing immersive experiences in spring 2025.
#architecture

ceramic pages bookstore by wutopia lab explores the stages of pottery making in china

Ceramic Pages reimagines a former factory into a vibrant bookstore, interlacing architecture with the art of ceramics.
The design narrates the ceramic-making process through distinct levels representing transformation stages.

punched aluminum plates fold corrugated facade around TAOA's arts center in china

Revitalization of old building into cultural hub in Jinan, China by TAOA enhances urban cultural vitality and connectivity.

Son Tra Art Exhibition Center / Ho Khue Architects

The Son Tra Art Exhibition Center uniquely blends nature with an artistic public space, enriching community life and offering new cultural experiences.

Open Architecture's Sun Tower Blends Art, Nature, and Sun Worship in Yantai | stupidDOPE

The Sun Tower in Yantai is an architectural marvel that embodies cultural significance while offering an engaging public space.

teatro borsoni unfolds sculptural geometric facade along square in northern italy

Teatro Borsoni transforms Brescia's industrial area into a cultural hub, enhancing community engagement through its design and public spaces.

anhui art museum glows behind ethereal, transparent facade in hefei, china

The Anhui Art Museum blends contemporary architecture with traditional Chinese aesthetics, reflecting landscape painting and creating an integrated cultural space.

ceramic pages bookstore by wutopia lab explores the stages of pottery making in china

Ceramic Pages reimagines a former factory into a vibrant bookstore, interlacing architecture with the art of ceramics.
The design narrates the ceramic-making process through distinct levels representing transformation stages.

punched aluminum plates fold corrugated facade around TAOA's arts center in china

Revitalization of old building into cultural hub in Jinan, China by TAOA enhances urban cultural vitality and connectivity.

Son Tra Art Exhibition Center / Ho Khue Architects

The Son Tra Art Exhibition Center uniquely blends nature with an artistic public space, enriching community life and offering new cultural experiences.

Open Architecture's Sun Tower Blends Art, Nature, and Sun Worship in Yantai | stupidDOPE

The Sun Tower in Yantai is an architectural marvel that embodies cultural significance while offering an engaging public space.

teatro borsoni unfolds sculptural geometric facade along square in northern italy

Teatro Borsoni transforms Brescia's industrial area into a cultural hub, enhancing community engagement through its design and public spaces.

anhui art museum glows behind ethereal, transparent facade in hefei, china

The Anhui Art Museum blends contemporary architecture with traditional Chinese aesthetics, reflecting landscape painting and creating an integrated cultural space.
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#affordable-housing

The Meatpacking District might soon look very different

Mayor Adams' proposal aims to transform the Meatpacking District into a 24/7 cultural hub with mixed-income housing and new public spaces.

Bringing back the wonder': inside the 10bn Earls Court redevelopment seeking planning consent

Earls Court redevelopment aims to transform the former exhibition site into a cultural hub with new homes, affordable housing, and community spaces.

The Meatpacking District might soon look very different

Mayor Adams' proposal aims to transform the Meatpacking District into a 24/7 cultural hub with mixed-income housing and new public spaces.

Bringing back the wonder': inside the 10bn Earls Court redevelopment seeking planning consent

Earls Court redevelopment aims to transform the former exhibition site into a cultural hub with new homes, affordable housing, and community spaces.
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Thaddaeus Ropac to open Milan gallery later this year

Milan may become a pivotal hub for the art market with the opening of Thaddaeus Ropac's gallery, reflecting its cultural significance and rise in art collecting.
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Escape from the terrordome: how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubs

The Koepelgevangenis has been transformed from a prison into a cultural hub, highlighting a shift towards community engagement and repurposing historical buildings.
#art-scene

'Experimental and fresh art scene' in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz's vibrant arts scene is transforming the city into a prominent arts destination while preserving its bohemian charm.

Stephen Towns Explores Black Joy in "Private Paradise" | stupidDOPE

Ocala is transforming into a cultural hub, highlighted by exhibitions like Stephen Towns' 'Private Paradise' that explore local history and resilience.

'Experimental and fresh art scene' in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz's vibrant arts scene is transforming the city into a prominent arts destination while preserving its bohemian charm.

Stephen Towns Explores Black Joy in "Private Paradise" | stupidDOPE

Ocala is transforming into a cultural hub, highlighted by exhibitions like Stephen Towns' 'Private Paradise' that explore local history and resilience.
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All Classical Portland's Media Arts Center: Portland's newest cultural hub * Oregon ArtsWatch

All Classical Radio is transforming from a classical music station into a vibrant cultural hub in Oregon with its new headquarters.
#theatre

Cultural hub marks 20 years of serving community

Artsdepot celebrates 20 years as a community arts hub, successfully navigating challenges through audience understanding and inclusive programming.

Hampstead's magical new theatre is up for a prestigious award

The Well Walk Theatre has quickly made a name for itself by being nominated for a prestigious Theatre Building award shortly after opening.

Cultural hub marks 20 years of serving community

Artsdepot celebrates 20 years as a community arts hub, successfully navigating challenges through audience understanding and inclusive programming.

Hampstead's magical new theatre is up for a prestigious award

The Well Walk Theatre has quickly made a name for itself by being nominated for a prestigious Theatre Building award shortly after opening.
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#art-installation

danh vo in situ: modular installation spotlights noguchi's akari light sculptures at M+ museum

Danh Vo's installation at M+ redefines the museum space as a dynamic cultural hub fostering dialogue through art and design.

The Stage Is Set in Shoreditch This Festive Season

The Stage combines Shakespeare's historical significance with modern artistic interpretations through a unique installation, aiming to become a cultural hub in East London.

danh vo in situ: modular installation spotlights noguchi's akari light sculptures at M+ museum

Danh Vo's installation at M+ redefines the museum space as a dynamic cultural hub fostering dialogue through art and design.

The Stage Is Set in Shoreditch This Festive Season

The Stage combines Shakespeare's historical significance with modern artistic interpretations through a unique installation, aiming to become a cultural hub in East London.
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#portland

TOC Portland: A new song for an old institution * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Old Church Concert Hall is evolving into a multifaceted cultural hub to better serve its community post-pandemic.

Pacific Islander and Asian Family Center marks 30 years with celebration, new mural by Alex Chiu

The mural honors the cultural diversity and history of the communities served by the Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center.

TOC Portland: A new song for an old institution * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Old Church Concert Hall is evolving into a multifaceted cultural hub to better serve its community post-pandemic.

Pacific Islander and Asian Family Center marks 30 years with celebration, new mural by Alex Chiu

The mural honors the cultural diversity and history of the communities served by the Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center.
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#photography

Ed Templeton's Photographic Ode to Everyday Life in Paris

Paris remains a cultural hub, inspiring photographer Ed Templeton's City Confessions #3 Paris with street photographs capturing the city's essence.

Miami Advice: Marie Vickles on the independent photography organisation that offers an invaluable open platform

IPC ArtSpace serves as a dynamic community hub for artistic expression and engagement, hosting various projects and strengthening connections within the community.

Ed Templeton's Photographic Ode to Everyday Life in Paris

Paris remains a cultural hub, inspiring photographer Ed Templeton's City Confessions #3 Paris with street photographs capturing the city's essence.

Miami Advice: Marie Vickles on the independent photography organisation that offers an invaluable open platform

IPC ArtSpace serves as a dynamic community hub for artistic expression and engagement, hosting various projects and strengthening connections within the community.
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#bampfa

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors' Pick: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive - 48 hills

BAMPFA stands out for its vast collection and innovative programming, making it a must-visit cultural destination in the Bay Area.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA serves as a transformative cultural forum, enhancing educational experiences through a diverse range of art and film.

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors' Pick: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive - 48 hills

BAMPFA stands out for its vast collection and innovative programming, making it a must-visit cultural destination in the Bay Area.

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA serves as a transformative cultural forum, enhancing educational experiences through a diverse range of art and film.
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Noodle & Beer Is Taking its Noodles to Chinatown

Noodle & Beer is opening a new location in Chinatown, enhancing the variety of noodle options in the area.
#community-engagement

Inside the Lower East Side Block Parties Where J Balvin, Omar Apollo and More Perform

Le Père's physical store aims to be a community hub, blending fashion with music to foster connection.

factory kitchen becomes window-filled cultural space in sepide elmi's iranian gallery

The Wall-Less Gallery transforms a factory kitchen into an interactive cultural space, fostering community engagement and artistic collaboration.

Trident bookstore announces expansion, 40th anniversary event

Trident Booksellers and Cafe has expanded its retail and event spaces, enhancing its role as a cultural hub in Boston.

Touring the new Literary Arts headquarters, and turning the page

Literary Arts' new headquarters offers enhanced facilities and visibility, celebrating its 40th anniversary amidst challenges faced by arts organizations.

Latimer Quilt & Textile Center: A little-known hive of fiber-arts activity near Tillamook

The Latimer Quilt & Textile Center is a unique cultural hub in Oregon that fosters fiber arts learning and community engagement.

Inside the Lower East Side Block Parties Where J Balvin, Omar Apollo and More Perform

Le Père's physical store aims to be a community hub, blending fashion with music to foster connection.

factory kitchen becomes window-filled cultural space in sepide elmi's iranian gallery

The Wall-Less Gallery transforms a factory kitchen into an interactive cultural space, fostering community engagement and artistic collaboration.

Trident bookstore announces expansion, 40th anniversary event

Trident Booksellers and Cafe has expanded its retail and event spaces, enhancing its role as a cultural hub in Boston.

Touring the new Literary Arts headquarters, and turning the page

Literary Arts' new headquarters offers enhanced facilities and visibility, celebrating its 40th anniversary amidst challenges faced by arts organizations.

Latimer Quilt & Textile Center: A little-known hive of fiber-arts activity near Tillamook

The Latimer Quilt & Textile Center is a unique cultural hub in Oregon that fosters fiber arts learning and community engagement.
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#new-york-city

Explore NYC! Mercer Labs Shapes Future Technology with Cutting-Edge Innovations | stupidDOPE

Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology combines art with technology to create immersive experiences accessible to all.

The Meatpacking District With No Meat-packers

A proposed cultural hub in NYC aims to address housing needs by eschewing meat markets for new apartments and public space.

WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely It' Building

The WSA building is being reinvented into a cultural hub, attracting a diverse crowd and hosting prominent events in New York's financial district.

Explore NYC! Mercer Labs Shapes Future Technology with Cutting-Edge Innovations | stupidDOPE

Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology combines art with technology to create immersive experiences accessible to all.

The Meatpacking District With No Meat-packers

A proposed cultural hub in NYC aims to address housing needs by eschewing meat markets for new apartments and public space.

WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely It' Building

The WSA building is being reinvented into a cultural hub, attracting a diverse crowd and hosting prominent events in New York's financial district.
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Plans to move these two historic London markets have been put on hold

London's Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets' relocation to Dagenham has been halted for financial review despite prior investment and job promises.

el departamento installs massive wooden bookshelf for nude project's new store in barcelona

Nude Library merges fashion and culture through innovative design, creating an immersive retail experience that embodies the spirit of community and creativity.

Lewisham's only cinema has just been shuttered - and the community is reeling

Catford Mews, a valuable community cinema, was closed by Lewisham Council due to financial disputes, igniting local outrage and highlighting industry challenges.

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Fort Wort, Texas - With Cowboy Boots, Art, and Spicy Cocktails

Fort Worth uniquely combines Old West charm with modern culture, offering diverse experiences within a compact city.
The city’s rich history, vibrant art scene, and culinary excellence make it a compelling destination.

Arden Theatre: Cultural Hub of Faversham

The Arden Theatre is a vital community hub in Faversham, fostering creativity, inclusivity, and social connection through performance arts. It actively engages youth.

DDDD transforms garage into retro-futuristic hub for vintage car culture in shenzhen

GARAGE fuses retro-futurism with car culture, creating a cultural hub for vintage cars and lifestyle experiences.

designboom's guide to paris: what to see in and out of the art basel and design miami fairs

Paris will host Art Basel and Design Miami, turning the city into a global hub for art and design in October 2024.

neri&hu mimics classical arena with arcaded performing arts center in shanghai's new bund

The New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center is a major cultural addition to Shanghai designed for international events.

Viral bookstore Climax just opened its first New York outpost downtown

Climax Books, founded by Isabella Burley, merges a physical bookstore experience with a strong digital presence and community engagement.

A Sultry Koreatown Supper Club Tries to Reinvent Itself

Intercrew aims to reinvent as a cultural hub in Koreatown with a new California-inspired menu and focus on community engagement.

S.F.'s Transamerica Pyramid to host EDM concert and public light show

The Transamerica Pyramid Center hosts a grand reopening with an EDM concert and light show, marking a significant renovation and cultural landmark.

Snhetta Builds A Timber School In Norway with 90% Energy Self-Sufficiency - Yanko Design

Kautokeino's new cultural hub combines self-sufficient energy solutions with a design reflecting local Sami culture, contributing to education and community.

Hoffman Center for the Arts: Manzanita's cultural heart celebrates 20 years, looks to future expansion

The Hoffman Center for the Arts is expanding its operations and programming strategically to enhance its cultural impact on the Oregon Coast.

Fat Beats Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Epic Concert in NYC | stupidDOPE

Fat Beats is celebrating 30 years of influence in hip-hop with a major concert on September 22, 2024.

NYC has one of world's most beautiful botanic gardens

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is ranked as the 10th most beautiful garden globally, reshaping perceptions of New York City's greenery.

Powder Mountain to Launch an Ambitious Public Art Program Under Reed Hastings' Vision | stupidDOPE

Powder Mountain is transforming into a cultural hub blending art and nature under Reed Hastings' vision.
A groundbreaking public art initiative will feature works from world-renowned artists, enhancing the skiing experience.

stefano boeri architetti proposes xi'an tech museum with terraced roof gardens

Stefano Boeri Architetti won the competition to design a museum in Xi'an, China
The museum aims to be a major scientific and cultural hub, drawing inspiration from the city's ancient origins and natural landscape.

Bjarke Ingels Reveals Designs for Manhattan Waterfront Towers

Freedom Plaza in Midtown Manhattan will feature a new cultural hub with public spaces, affordable housing, hotels, retail, and restaurants.
The design of Freedom Plaza is inspired by the modernist buildings from the 50s and 60s and aims to create a sense of togetherness in the area.
from The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
7 months ago

Sprawling new cultural hub takes shape in Detroit

The Shepherd is a new cultural hub in Detroit's East Village, spearheaded by Anthony and J.J. Curis, focused on community impact and revitalization.
from Time Out London
6 months ago

Bloomsbury is getting a massive 400 million facelift

Bloomsbury London Partnership aims to revamp Bloomsbury into a vibrant hub over the next five years.

sotheby's new paris headquarters is taking shape inside a 1920s gallery space

Sotheby's flagship in Paris relocates to a larger space on 83 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, offering more exhibitions and events, enhancing its presence in the heart of the art and luxury district.
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