Museums, galleries, exhibitions and installations were in the news this week five years ago, as Coop Himmelb(l)au's extension to the Akron Art Museum opened in Ohio (above) and the winner of a competition to design a museum dedicated to the ice age (below) was announced for Siberia. More about Five years ago...
Dezeen archive: for those wishing to escape a wet summer, here's a round-up of all the holiday houses featured on Dezeen to help you imagine the perfect retreat. See all the stories »
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London studio David Kohn Architects has created an arts venue in a former sweet factory on the edge of the Olympic Park. More about The White Building by David Kohn Architects
Brazilian studio 20.87 has used plastic panels and LED lighting to transform an old house in São Paulo into a giant lamp (+ slideshow). More about Building Tilelamp at Casa do Lado by 20.87
This week last year Dezeen readers were swooning over idyllic houses in Australia, as we featured one overhanging the side of a cliff (above) and one that can be hidden behind a steel curtain (below). More about One year ago...
This week high-profile architects have been making the news, as Frank Gehry completed two homes for hurricane victims (above) and Zaha Hadid revealed designs for a limited edition speedboat (below). More about This week on Dezeen
Dezeen Wire: three senior Design Academy Eindhoven teachers have agreed to return to their posts after claiming victory in their dispute with the school.
Jan Boelen, Joost Grootens and Louise Schouwenberg, the heads of Social Design, Information Design and Contextual Design respectively, resigned two weeks ago but will now return to the school in the new academic year. More about Design Academy Eindhoven "gives in to demands" of departed masters heads
This family of stools by German designer Ellen Heilmann can be used as tables or seats. More about The Royal Family Stools by Ellen Heilmann
London landmarks from Brick Lane to Brixton feature on this hand-drawn poster by graphic designer Jenni Sparks, now available at Dezeen Super Store, 38 Monmouth Street, London WC2. More about London by Hand by Jenni Sparks at Dezeen Super Store
Here are some photographs of the recently completed Coca-Cola Beatbox, a pavilion in the London 2012 Olympic Park that can be played like a musical instrument (+ slideshow). More about Coca-Cola Beatbox by Asif Khan and Pernilla Ohrstedt
New York architect Joel Sanders has overhauled a library at Princeton University by installing interactive technology and colour-coded study areas (+ slideshow). More about Princeton University Julian Street Library by Joel Sanders
Dezeen Wire: Dezeen has been named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012 by the Association of Online Publishers.
Judges of the AOP 2012 Awards described Dezeen as "A smart entrepreneurial brand, with beautifully designed products - from websites to pop-up shops. Strong evidence of experimentation, fast growing revenue and audience". More about Dezeen named Digital Business Publisher of the Year 2012
Dezeen Wire: house music DJ Roger Sanchez has named one of his latest tracks after architect Zaha Hadid. More about Roger Sanchez names techno track after Zaha Hadid
This bowl of candy-coloured glass fruits is a lamp by Japanese designer Hisakazu Shimizu of S&O Design. More about Fruits Table Lamp by Hisakazu Shimizu
Red steel ribbons are parted like curtains to welcome visitors into this museum in northern Japan by Canadian studio Molo (+ slideshow). More about Nebuta House by Molo
Dezeen promotion: vodka brand Ketel One is inviting designers and entrepreneurs to submit innovative ideas for men's lifestyle products and ventures. More about Call for entries to A Gentleman's Call for Ketel One vodka
This 4.5 metre-wide house in Los Angeles by Anonymous Architects was inspired by the narrow residences found in Japanese cities. More about Eel's Nest by Anonymous Architects
Dezeen Wire: the latest RIBA Future Trends Survey has shown that the majority of architects in the UK anticipate a decline in workload over the summer, particularly in the private housing sector.
The survey reports that London practices remain the most optimistic about future workloads, but that architects in the north of England and Northern Ireland expect a downturn in the coming months. More about "Architects becoming more cautious over future workloads" - RIBA Future Trends Survey
Dezeen Wire: work starts today on an affordable housing development in Harlem by architects Adjaye Associates More about Sugar Hill housing by Adjaye Associates
The latest issue of Dezeen Mail features a speedboat designed by Zaha Hadid (above), a shoe inspired by a bird's skull and a proposal to thatch London skyscrapers, plus new jobs, competitions and music.
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