AD Middle East on Instagram‎: "Norman Foster: Lessons from the world’s greatest architect. He is the visionary behind global landmarks such as the Great Court of the British Museum (@britishmuseum) in London, Apple Park in Cupertino, the Reichstag in Berlin, and the soon-to-open Zayed National Museum (@znmuae) in Abu Dhabi. But did you know that six decades ago Norman Foster (@officialnormanfoster) began his practice in a bedsit? In an exclusive interview with AD, the pioneering architect talks

History Photographed on Instagram: "The magnificent central bronze doors of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome are nearly 2,000 years old, but they were not originally built for the church. ⁠ ⁠ The doors were repurposed from the ancient Roman Senate House, known as the Curia Julia, and moved to the basilica in the 17th century.⁠ ⁠ Today, these monumental doors serve as the main entrance to the basilica. ⁠ ⁠ Despite their age and immense weight, they are so precisely balanced that a s

Architecture Discuss on Instagram: "The Huajiang Canyon Bridge, officially opened to traffic on September 28, 2025, is a breathtaking feat of modern engineering that soars above the Huajiang Canyon in Guizhou Province, China. Rising over 625 meters (2,050 feet) above the Beipan River, it currently holds the title of the world’s highest bridge. The structure features a steel arch combined with suspension cables, an innovative hybrid design that ensures both strength and elegance across its impres

Architecture & Design on Instagram: "Imagine living on Palm Jumeirah Island in Dubai, where homes range from $500,000 to $70 million! Completed in 2001, #PalmJumeirah is a world-renowned man-made island shaped like a palm tree, symbolizing #Dubai’s ambition and innovation. It offers an exceptional lifestyle with private beaches, panoramic skyline views, and direct access to the Arabian Gulf. The island is home to some of the city’s most prestigious five-star hotels, fine dining restaurants, and