This week on Dezeen
This week Dezeen have been at the London Design Festival, where we opened Dezeen Space in Shoreditch and officially launched the Dezeen Book of Ideas. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by so far! More about This week on Dezeen
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Ark Nova by Arata Isozaki and Anish Kapoor
Here are some images of an inflatable concert hall designed by architect Arata Isozaki and artist Anish Kapoor to tour parts of Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami earlier this year. More about Ark Nova by Arata Isozaki and Anish Kapoor
Reddress at York Hall by Company
London Design Festival 2011: audiences sit inside the 238 pockets of a giant red dress worn by performers at York Hall in London this week. More about Reddress at York Hall by Company
Sagrada Família to be completed between 2026 and 2028
Construction of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, designed by famed Art Nouveau architect Antoni Gaudí before his death in 1926, will finally be completed between 2026 and 2028 according to the president of the Sagrada Família Trust - Catalan News Agency
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Dezeen Platform: Evelin Kasikov
Dezeen Platform: Estonian graphic designer Evelin Kasikov takes her place at our micro-exhibition Dezeen Platform at Dezeen Space today. In this movie Evelin Kasikov talks about her CMYK embroidery, a series of hand-made prints that replace inks with thread. More about Dezeen Platform: Evelin Kasikov
747 Wing House by Studio of Environmental Architecture
The roof of this Malibu house is made from the wings of an aeroplane. More about 747 Wing House by Studio of Environmental Architecture
Tales of the Hunt: Raw Edges
In this film from the Tales of the Hunt series by Brussels gallerist Victor Hunt, designers Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer of Raw Edges show how they make furniture with a pleated, paper-like skin that's strong enough to sit on. More about Tales of the Hunt: Raw Edges
Firstsite by Rafael Viñoly Architects
In this exclusive movie, architect Rafael Viñoly talks to Dezeen about Firstsite, a visual arts centre wrapped in golden metal that he has completed in Colchester, England. More about Firstsite by Rafael Viñoly Architects
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Tom Dixon hosts discussion on the state of British manufacturing
Dezeen Wire: a panel of industry experts discussed the current state of manufacturing in Britain at an event at Tom Dixon's headquarters in London this morning. The panel raised issues such as the lack of fiscal support for the creative industries and the need for stronger relationships between designers and manufacturers. More about Tom Dixon hosts discussion on the state of British manufacturing 
Interview: Dominic Wilcox at Dezeen Space
In this interview filmed at Dezeen Space, London designer Dominic Wilcox talks about his Moments in Time series of one-off, customised time pieces commissioned by Dezeen. The series of seven sculptures, each featuring tiny, hand-crafted figures attached to the watch hands, is on show at Dezeen Space in Shoreditch, London, until 16 October. More about Interview: Dominic Wilcox at Dezeen Space
Bulb by Minimalux
London Design Festival 2011: British designer Mark Holmes presents a lamp shaped like an incandescent bulb for his design brand Minimalux in London this week. More about Bulb by Minimalux
Workshop by Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk for Bernhardt Design
London Design Festival 2011: Eindhoven couple Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk share a studio but usually work on independent projects. During the London Design Festival they present a chaise for Bernhardt Design that combines her textiles with his metal furniture. More about Workshop by Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk for Bernhardt Design
Apartment in San Sebastian by Pauzarq
Rough concrete columns and beams frame the living room ceiling of an apartment in San Sebastian. More about Apartment in San Sebastian by Pauzarq
Woodware by Max Lamb at Gallery Fumi
London Design Festival 2011: designer Max Lamb has created a series of furniture made entirely from standard wooden dowels. More about Woodware by Max Lamb at Gallery Fumi
Today at Dezeen Platform: studio vit
Dezeen Space: Swedish designers studio vit present a special configuration of their storage system called 11 Boxes at Dezeen Platform at Dezeen Space today. More about Today at Dezeen Platform: studio vit
Furniture for Tracey Neuls Eastside by Faudet-Harrison
London Design Festival 2011: British designers Faudet-Harrison have furnished an east London shoe shop for footwear designer Tracey Neuls. More about Furniture for Tracey Neuls Eastside by Faudet-Harrison
Beijing Design Week 2011
Dezeen promotion: Beijing Design Week takes place next week from 26 September to 3 October. More about Beijing Design Week 2011
Lego Greenhouse by Sebastian Bergne
London Design Festival 2011: This timelapse movie shows how British designer Sebastian Bergne constructed a Lego greenhouse in London’s Covent Garden in one night for the London Design Festival. More about Lego Greenhouse by Sebastian Bergne
All about Spanish design
Dezeen promotion: Interiors from Spain present work by Spanish designers including Patricia Urquiola, Arturo Alvarez and Luis Eslava Studio. More about All about Spanish design
Monconseil Sports Hall by Explorations Architecture
French studio Explorations Architecture have completed a sports hall in Tours, France, with a curving timber roof that sags in the middle. More about Monconseil Sports Hall by Explorations Architecture