‘Palais Idéal’: The outstanding French castle made by a postman
The Postman's Palace' was a hand-made castle built by a French postman over 30 years to worship nature. But the terminology has proven to be problematic.
The pioneering building that scandalised Paris
The Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled – yet its influence has been huge. As a renovation approaches, its co-creator Renzo Piano recalls the furore.