Design
Artek appoints Marianne Goebl as managing director
News: Finnish furniture brand Artek has appointed former Design Miami director Marianne Goebl as its new managing director. More about Artek appoints Marianne Goebl as managing director
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Architecture
Antony Gormley creates a giant metal sculpture you can sleep in
News: British sculptor Antony Gormley has added a crouched figure containing a guest suite to the facade of a London hotel. More about Antony Gormley creates a giant metal sculpture you can sleep in
Technology
Arup unveils its first 3D-printed structural steel building components
News: engineering firm Arup has produced prototype 3D-printed steel construction joints that could be used to create more efficient structures. More about Arup unveils its first 3D-printed structural steel building components
Architecture
David Adjaye's Sugar Hill housing nears completion in Harlem
News: construction is almost complete on a David Adjaye-designed affordable housing complex in New York's Sugar Hill district featuring a facade embossed with floral patterns (+ slideshow). More about David Adjaye's Sugar Hill housing nears completion in Harlem
Architecture
Rem Koolhaas is stating "the end" of his career, says Peter Eisenman
Venice Architecture Biennale 2014: curator Rem Koolhaas has used the biennale to announce the end of his "hegemony" over the profession, according to architect Peter Eisenman (+ interview). More about Rem Koolhaas is stating "the end" of his career, says Peter Eisenman
Architecture
Korea wins Golden Lion for best pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Architecture Biennale 2014: the Korean Pavilion curated by Mass Studies founder Minsuk Cho has been awarded the Golden Lion for best pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014. More about Korea wins Golden Lion for best pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale
Architecture
Critics give verdicts on Rem's Venice Architecture Biennale "without any architecture in sight"
Venice Architecture Biennale 2014: leading international critics and curators have given Dezeen their verdicts on Fundamentals, the architecture biennale curated by Rem Koolhaas, variously describing it as "accomplished", "brilliant" and "taking the piss". More about Critics give verdicts on Rem's Venice Architecture Biennale "without any architecture in sight"
Architecture
David Chipperfield to overhaul London's Selfridges department store
News: department store Selfridges has appointed British architect David Chipperfield to redesign the east side of its flagship store on London's Oxford Street. More about David Chipperfield to overhaul London's Selfridges department store
Architecture
"Scary" Venice Architecture Biennale show has "nothing to do with design" says Koolhaas
Venice Architecture Biennale 2014: this year's biennale avoids contemporary architecture and has "nothing to do with design," curator Rem Koolhaas said yesterday while conducting a preview tour. More about "Scary" Venice Architecture Biennale show has "nothing to do with design" says Koolhaas
Technology
Google enlists Diane von Furstenberg to turn Glass headsets into fashion accessories
News: the latest attempt to shift the "nerdwear" reputation of Google Glass is a collection of headsets by Diane von Furstenberg that look more like traditional eyewear. More about Google enlists Diane von Furstenberg to turn Glass headsets into fashion accessories
Architecture
BIG awarded $335 million to improve Lower Manhattan storm defences
News: Danish studio BIG has been granted $335 million to upgrade Lower Manhattan's storm defences, as one of six winners in the Rebuild by Design initiative to revive parts of the USA struck by Hurricane Sandy (+ slideshow). More about BIG awarded 5 million to improve Lower Manhattan storm defences
Architecture
Rozet cultural centre by Neutelings Riedijk Architects wins Dutch Best Building award
News: a cultural centre in Arnhem covered in a dense pattern of pale concrete mullions by Rotterdam firm Neutelings Riedijk Architects has won the award for the Netherlands' Best Building of the Year 2014. More about Rozet cultural centre by Neutelings Riedijk Architects wins Dutch Best Building award
Architecture
Daniel Libeskind breaks ground on Philippines skyscraper
News: construction is now underway on a 60-storey skyscraper with a segmented pinnacle, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind for Makati, the Philippines. More about Daniel Libeskind breaks ground on Philippines skyscraper
Architecture
Lloyd's of London may quit Richard Rogers building over design "frustrations"
News: insurance company Lloyd's of London could leave its landmark headquarters designed by Richard Rogers, according to today's Sunday Times. More about Lloyd's of London may quit Richard Rogers building over design "frustrations"
Architecture
Students return to Glasgow School of Art as conservation effort begins
News: students returned to the Glasgow School of Art this afternoon, as construction work began on the Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece that was ravaged by fire last week. More about Students return to Glasgow School of Art as conservation effort begins
News
Glass viewing platform on Chicago's tallest building "cracks" under visitors' feet
News: cracked protective coating on the Willis Tower's glass viewing deck, 410 metres above ground level, leads to temporary closure. More about Glass viewing platform on Chicago's tallest building "cracks" under visitors' feet
Technology
Apple buys Beats and plans home- control system to rival Nest
News: tech giant Apple has bought Dr Dre's Beats headphone company for $3 billion in the same week that details emerged of a project that will turn users' iPhones into remote control devices for their homes. More about Apple buys Beats and plans home- control system to rival Nest
News
American video game developer sues Oculus VR over virtual reality headset
News: technology company Oculus VR has said it will defend itself "vigorously" against claims that it used the intellectual property and expertise of ZeniMax Media to develop the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. More about American video game developer sues Oculus VR over virtual reality headset
Design
Land Rover developing sight-activated controls for future vehicles
News: British car brand Jaguar Land Rover is working with researchers at MIT to develop technology for its vehicles, including controls operated by tracking where the driver is looking (+ slideshow). More about Land Rover developing sight-activated controls for future vehicles
Design
Google unveils driverless car prototype
News: Google has revealed footage of a self-driving vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, announcing that it expects to roll out its first pilot scheme on public roads in "the next couple of years". More about Google unveils driverless car prototype