Morphosis, the Los Angeles architectural firm headed by 2005 Pritzker prize-winner Thom Mayne, have sent us images of their competition-winning tower for the La Défense business district in Paris. More about Morphosis show Paris tower images
Design Miami has named Marc Newson as its 2006 Designer of the Year. The Australian-born, London-based designer is the second recipient of the award, which went to Zaha Hadid in 2005. More about Marc Newson named Designer of the Year
Sneak preview: the Issey Miyake Foundation has sent us photos of the nearly-completed 21_21 Design Sight building in Tokyo, designed by Tadao Ando Architect and Associates and Nikken Sekkei. More about Ando’s Miyake foundation nears completion
Milanese architect/designer Fabio Novembre has sent us images of his latest project - a flagship store for American shoe brand Stuart Weitzman at 27 Via dei Condotti in Rome. More about Fabio Novembre store opens in Rome
Miami is suddenly the hottest design city in the world. The entire London design community seems to be heading to the Florida city next month for the second annual Design Miami event, taking place from 8-10 December alongside the Art Basel Miami Beach art fair. Check out the programme of events to see what you're missing!
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Dutch designer Ineke Hans has presented a new collection of work at ToolsGalerie in Paris. More about Ineke Hans shows new work
We hear that Spanish designer Jaime Hayón has been signed up to speak at Design Indaba More about Jaime Hayón to speak at Design Indaba
Jeremy Langmead is leaving Wallpaper* magazine to edit men's mag Esquire.
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New Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic has stamped his mark on the London institution by dropping the controversial Designer of the Year show. More about Design Museum drops Designer of Year show