Architecture
Private residence by Archiplan
Nothing but a four metre-high door penetrates the plain facade of this house in northern Italy. More about Private residence by Archiplan
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Architecture
Observation Tower by UNStudio
Dutch architects UNStudio have designed a concrete observation tower to cantilever into the sky above a nature reserve in the Netherlands. More about Observation Tower by UNStudio
Dezeen Space
Today at Dezeen Platform: mode:lina
Dezeen Platform: visitors to Dezeen Space today can listen to the ambient sounds of the local area through a tangle of corrugated plastic tubes, courtesy of Polish studio mode:lina at Dezeen Platform. More about Today at Dezeen Platform: mode:lina
Furniture
Series Two by Another Country
London Design Festival 2011: British company Another Country presents its second range of furniture together with a new chair and collection of accessories at designjunction this week. More about Series Two by Another Country
Furniture
Companions by Studioilse for De La Espada
London Design Festival 2011: London designer Ilse Crawford presents a new collection of furniture for manufacturer and distributor De La Espada at Tramshed this week. More about Companions by Studioilse for De La Espada
Furniture
Rewrite and Etagère de Coin at Ligne Roset Westend
In this movie filmed by Dezeen at the Telling Tales exhibition at the Ligne Roset Westend showroom, central London owner of Ligne Roset Robert Hasty talks about two pieces in the new collection: the Rewrite desk by GamFratesi and Etagère de Coin cabinet by Marie Dessuant (above). More about Rewrite and Etagère de Coin at Ligne Roset Westend
This week on Dezeen
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
Architecture
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
Design
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
News
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
More about Sagrada Família to be completed between 2026 and 2028
Dezeen Space
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
Architecture
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
Furniture
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
Architecture
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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News
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 
Dezeen Space
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
Design
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
Design
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
Interiors
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
Furniture
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