Japanese firm Takeshi Yamagata Architects have squeezed four buildings containing nine apartments onto a small suburban site in Tokyo. More about Apartment in Kamitakada by Takeshi Yamagata Architects
Photographer Nelson Garrido has sent us his photographs of a visitors' centre by Paulo Gomes that's nestled into the rock face at an archaeological site in Murça, Portugal. More about Interpretation Centre by Paulo Gomes
This pavilion with illuminated eaves was designed by Dutch firm MoederscheimMoonen Architects for two football teams in Rotterdam. More about Sports Pavillion by MoederscheimMoonen
The MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts by Zaha Hadid Architects has won this year's RIBA Stirling Prize for the greatest contribution to British architecture in the past year. More about MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts by Zaha Hadid wins RIBA Stirling Prize
In anticipation of tonight's announcement of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2010 winner here are six videos about the shortlisted designs including the bookmaker's favourite, the MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome (above) by Zaha Hadid Architects. More about Movie: RIBA Stirling Prize 2010 shortlist
London studio Doshi Levien have designed this domestic spa for Italian brand Glass Idromassaggio. More about Ananda by Doshi Levien
This holiday home by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld comprises three perpendicular volumes built into a slope in Piracicaba, Brazil. More about Piracicaba House by Isay Weinfeld
Dezeen promotion: business stationery brand Vistaprint are running a design competition that offers cash prizes for winning T-shirt and business card designs. More about Vistaprint Design Challenge
Swedish furniture and homeware brand Ikea have released this 140-page cookbook featuring photographs of ingredients laid out in patterns. More about Homemade is Best by Forsman & Bodenfors, Evelina Bratell and Carl Kleiner for Ikea
London Design Festival 2010: at Variability in London last week designer Simon Donald presented new additions to his Stanley collection, which includes this candle holder with sandpaper for striking matches on. More about Stanley Series by Simon Donald
Dezeen promotion: design brand Luminaire present a lecture and reception with furniture and rug designer Paola Lenti at Outdoor Therapy in Miami on 7 October. More about Paola Lenti lecture with Luminaire at Outdoor Therapy
Round windows in black and red are plugged into the facade of this wood-clad house by Australian firm Judd Lysenko Marshall Architects that sits on the outskirts of Melbourne. More about Ormond Esplanade by Judd Lysenko Marshall Architects
These wooden spectacle frames have been created by Milan designer Matteo Ragni. More about W-eye by Matteo Ragni for MAWOOD
We've teamed up with Milan designer Denis Guidone to offer our readers the chance to win an Ora (il)Legale clock. More about Competition: four Ora (il)Legale clocks by Denis Guidone to be won
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Polish firm Neostudio Architekci have added a timber-clad extension to this farm building in Poland to create a residence. More about Potasze House by Neostudio Architekci
Italian designers LucidiPevere Studio have created this circular kitchen knife for Danish brand Normann Copenhagen. More about Chop by LucidiPevere Studio for Normann Copenhagen
Barcelona studio Dear Design have completed this shop in Valencia with shoes displayed on a metal lattice for Spanish outfitters Munich. More about Munich Fractal Arena by Dear Design for Munich
This four-storey school in Tianjin, China, by Vector Architects has a series of irregularly shaped classrooms protruding from the facade on the first floor. More about County Elementary School by Vector Architects