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More musical chairs on the UK design mag scene: icon has appointed Justin McGuirk as its new editor, while one-time Blueprint editor Grant Gibson is to stand in as deputy to new RIBA Journal editor Hugh Pearman while Eleanor Young has her baby.

Now for all the Miami gossip: We hear that Marcel Wanders' new Crochet Chair ended up at the bottom of a swimming pool on the Friday night. More about dezeen's Friday gossip update

Barnaby Barford mirrors and figurines

Design Miami update: London designer Barnaby Barford showed a large collection of mirrors, figurines and other porcelain objects at Design Miami, where he was exhibiting with David Gill Galleries. More about Barnaby Barford mirrors and figurines

Moss presents Baas and De Lucchi

Design Miami update: New York's Moss Gallery has sent us images of specially commissioned pieces shown at Design Miami. More about Moss presents Baas and De Lucchi

New Swarovski chandeliers

Design Miami update: Swarovksi have released images of three new chandeliers by Yves Behar, Hariri & Hariri and Lenny Kravitz. More about New Swarovski chandeliers

Campanas in talks with Disney

Design Miami update: Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers are reportedly in discussions with Disney to produce furniture featuring Disney characters. More about Campanas in talks with Disney

Marcel Wanders launches Crochet Chair

Design Miami update: Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has launched Crochet Chair - a seat made using the same technique as his iconic Crochet Table. More about Marcel Wanders launches Crochet Chair

Plasma Studio “parasite” in South Tyrol

Photographer Cristobal Palma has sent us images and a description of Esker House, a new project in Austria's South Tyrol by London architects Plasma Studio.

The project consists of a timber and steel "parasite" structure placed on top of an existing house. The undulating form of the self-contained residential unit mimics the topography of the surrounding landscape. See the PDF file here.

The controversial 2006 Venice architecture biennale attracted 130,226 visitors, making it the most popular ever, organisers have announced. More about Venice biennale most popular ever

Thomas Heatherwick beach cafe takes shape

Sneak preview: A beach cafe designed by Thomas Heatherwick is taking shape on the seafront at Littlehampton on the south coast of England. Two of the four welded steel components are now on site.

Called East Beach Cafe, the project is due to open in early 2007. More about Thomas Heatherwick beach cafe takes shape

Marc Newson named Designer of the Year

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