Twist

New prisons in Switzerland and Germany provided light, welcoming spaces which aide the rehabilitation process.

150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.

A focus on the life and work of the author of Pride and Prejudice and Emma in the 250th anniversary of her birth.

How can architects build spaces where people coexist peacefully and feel good? This episode focuses on schools.

Smaller towns and cities have made bold architectural statements that have brought them international renown.

The seaside and the beach - places of longing and liminal areas of creativity. Twist dives into life by the water

More and more cities are building iconic buildings by star architects to boost their international profile. But does it work?

How can we build spaces that provide shelter and dignity for the most vulnerable in society?

In the 1920s architects in Germany wanted to create affordable and decent housing for all with new ideas designs. 

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is ramping up its budget. Does this mean Europe is to take the lead in the space race?

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

When Rémi went to study in Berlin, he promised himself he wouldn’t leave before having a night out at the city's most famous club.

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.

With Putin's wars and Trump's return, Europe is forced to rethink its security and autonomy.

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France performs Saariaho’s Hush trumpet concerto with Verneri Pohjola as soloist.

We have released so many toxic chemicals that we have caused existential damage to our ecosystem.

More and more young Greeks want to start their own businesses and work for themselves.