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"Post-modernism comes of age" says Charles Jencks

Dezeen Wire: architectural theorist Charles Jencks has written a new article for Blueprint magazine about the resurgence of postmodern architecture over the past twenty years, during which time other commentators claim it has become defunct.

Jencks points to projects from the likes of Frank Gehry, Rem Koolhaas, Herzog & de Meuron and Santiago Calatrava as demonstrative of the continuing influence of postmodern ideas, which he claims have led to "the explosive growth in iconic buildings and landmark sculptures."

The V&A is currently hosting an exhibition of postmodern architecture and design and you can see all of our stories on postmodernism here.
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Alyn Griffiths | 7 November 2011
Furniture

Chidori Furniture by Kengo Kuma and Associates

Traditional Japanese toys inspired this modular furniture by architects Kengo Kuma and Associates for the East Japan Project. More about Chidori Furniture by Kengo Kuma and Associates

Alyn Griffiths | 7 November 2011
News

Critics' reactions to the London 2012 Olympic posters

Dezeen Wire: art and design critics have questioned whether the posters unveiled on Friday to celebrate next year's London Olympics truly represent the best of British creativity. More about Critics' reactions to the London 2012 Olympic posters

Alyn Griffiths | 7 November 2011
Interview

Ulrich Weingärtner at Qubique 2011

In this movie filmed by Dezeen at new Berlin design fair Qubique 2011 last month, Ulrich Weingärtner, architect for organisers Offshow, discusses the design and spatial planning of the former city airport where the show was held. More about Ulrich Weingärtner at Qubique 2011

Amy Frearson | 7 November 2011
Interiors

Sierra Space by Logan Johnson Architecture

A plant-filled stack of timber beams forms the reception desk of an environmental association’s headquarters in San Francisco. More about Sierra Space by Logan Johnson Architecture

Amy Frearson | 7 November 2011
Architecture

Artist Car Park Studio by Edwards Moore

Australian architects Edwards Moore have completed this glowing art studio in a car park. More about Artist Car Park Studio by Edwards Moore

Amy Frearson | 7 November 2011
Promotion

Sleepotel at The Sleep Event

Dezeen promotion: check out the future of hotel design in the Sleepotel conceptual hotel installation at The Sleep Event in London later this month. More about Sleepotel at The Sleep Event

Rose Etherington | 7 November 2011
News

Conran's designs "don't quite communicate the fun he has got out of life"- The Guardian

Dezeen Wire: in his latest article for The Guardian, architecture and design critic Rowan Moore interviews Terence Conran ahead of an exhibition dedicated to his career at the Design Museum, which opens on 16 November.

In the article Moore suggest that Conran's greatest successes have been the businesses he's founded rather than the products or interiors he's designed, which Moore adds are "a little too managed, manipulated, packaged and don't quite communicate the fun he has got out of life, as if constrained by some invisible boundary."
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Alyn Griffiths | 7 November 2011
Architecture

Restaurant and Theatre for La Rive Domain by Nadau Lavergne

Paris architects Nadau Lavergne have completed a round wooden theatre and matching circular restaurant for a campsite in the south of France. More about Restaurant and Theatre for La Rive Domain by Nadau Lavergne

Amy Frearson | 7 November 2011
Design

Blood pack of Santa Claus by Kiseung Lee

Designer Kiseung Lee of Helsinki wants people to fill stockings with more vital gifts this Christmas: donations to the blood bank. More about Blood pack of Santa Claus by Kiseung Lee

Rose Etherington | 6 November 2011
Interiors

Aesop Ginza by Schemata Architecture Office

Japanese architect Jo Nagasaka of Schemata Architecture Office has completed another Tokyo store for skincare brand Aesop, this time in an old shoe shop. More about Aesop Ginza by Schemata Architecture Office

Amy Frearson | 6 November 2011
Architecture

Kyriad Hotel by Kilo Architectures

An assortment of windows are randomly scattered across the timber facade of this budget hotel outside Le Mans, France. More about Kyriad Hotel by Kilo Architectures

Amy Frearson | 6 November 2011
Interiors

Restaurant for CGSH by Roberto Murgia, Fabiola Minas and Simona Oberti

A stripy wall of light glows behind diners at this Milan restaurant by Italian architects Roberto Murgia, Fabiola Minas and Simona Oberti. More about Restaurant for CGSH by Roberto Murgia, Fabiola Minas and Simona Oberti

Amy Frearson | 5 November 2011
Interiors

Worth Abbey by Heatherwick Studio

London designer Thomas Heatherwick has embedded curved threads of ash into dark walnut pews for an abbey in England’s South Downs. More about Worth Abbey by Heatherwick Studio

Amy Frearson | 5 November 2011
One year ago...

This time last year work began on the Maggie's Centre for cancer care in Glasgow by OMA, which opened last month. More about One year ago...

Alyn Griffiths | 5 November 2011
Design

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games posters

Here are twelve posters that have been created by leading British artists to celebrate next year's London Olympic and Paralympic Games. More about London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games posters

Alyn Griffiths | 4 November 2011
News

Media-ICT by Cloud 9 Architects wins World Building of the Year 2011

The Media-ICT office building by Cloud 9 Architects has won the World Building of the Year 2011 at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona.

You can see more information on the winning design here and our previous stories on the World Architecture Festival here, including announcements of all of the category winners.
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Alyn Griffiths | 4 November 2011
News

Art and design graduates are being 'treated as slave labour'

Dezeen Wire: UK broadcaster Channel 4 reports that a backlash is forming against the prevalence of unpaid internships in Britain, which are particularly popular with graduates in the creative industries.

A number of websites have been set up by graduates and campaigners offering advice to those partaking in internships and rallying support for campaigns that call on the government to introduce tighter regulations - Channel 4 News
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Alyn Griffiths | 4 November 2011
This week on Dezeen

This week on Dezeen

This week on Dezeen we reported from the Inside awards in Barcelona, where a hotel in a former Japanese Army headquarters by NHDRO walked away with the top prize. More about This week on Dezeen

Alyn Griffiths | 4 November 2011
Design

UP by Yves Behar for Jawbone

Electronics brand Jawbone have launched a wristband by San Francisco designer Yves Behar that monitors your every move then tells you what to do. More about UP by Yves Behar for Jawbone

Rose Etherington | 4 November 2011