Architecture
Opera and Cultural Centre by CF Møller
Here is the other winning competition entry for a new opera house and cultural centre in Kristiansund, Norway, by Danish architects CF Møller. More about Opera and Cultural Centre by CF Møller
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Architecture
Opera and Cultural Centre by Brisac Gonzalez and Space Group
London firm Brisac Gonzalez in collaboration with Oslo studio Space Group, have won joint first place in a competition to design an opera and cultural centre in Kristiansund, Norway. More about Opera and Cultural Centre by Brisac Gonzalez and Space Group
Design
Jolly Project by Ian McIntyre
Royal College of Art graduate Ian McIntyre presented his range of tableware at the graduate show last month, including these cups intended for Chai tea. More about Jolly Project by Ian McIntyre
News
Lord Foster quits House of Lords
Dezeenwire: British architect Lord Norman Foster has surrendered his seat in the House of Lords in order to retain his non-resident tax status and avoid paying full British taxes. Foster will be able to retain his title despite his resignation - The Press Association.
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Architecture
Wood Pavillion by Wing Yi Hui and Lap Ming Wong
Architecture students Wing Yi Hui and Lap Ming Wong of the Oslo School of Architecture and Design have completed a domed latticed pavilion as part of a performance-oriented design project. More about Wood Pavillion by Wing Yi Hui and Lap Ming Wong
Architecture
Batumi Aquarium by Henning Larsen Architects
Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects have won a competition to design an aquarium in Batumi, Georgia, resembling a cluster of pebbles. More about Batumi Aquarium by Henning Larsen Architects
Architecture
The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre by Foster + Partners
UK architects Foster + Partners have completed the world's tallest tensile structure in Astana, Kazakhstan. More about The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre by Foster + Partners
Architecture
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Jean Nouvel
Here are the first official photos of the 10th Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in Kensington Gardens, London, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Update: this project is included in Dezeen Book of Ideas, which is on sale now for £12. More about Serpentine Gallery Pavilion by Jean Nouvel
Architecture
Houses by Peter Zumthor, MVRDV and others for Living Architecture
Five holiday homes by architects Peter Zumthor (above), MVRDV, Nord Architecture (below), Hopkins Architects and Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects are nearing completion in England as part of the Living Architecture project initiated by writer Alain de Botton. More about Houses by Peter Zumthor, MVRDV and others for Living Architecture
Competition: five signed copies of Dedon Coming Home to be won
We've teamed up with luxury outdoor furniture brand Dedon to give away five signed copies of Dedon: Coming Home, a limited-edition collection of photographs by American photographer Bruce Weber. More about Competition: five signed copies of Dedon Coming Home to be won
OR² by Orproject
London studio Orproject installed an undulating tree-like structure in the doorway of the Italian Cutural Institute in Belgrave Square for last month's London Festival of Architecture. More about OR² by Orproject
Architecture
Menzies Research Building by Lyons
Melbourne architects Lyon have completed this medical school for the University of Tasmania with a concrete façade punctuated by flowing arches and slanted windows. More about Menzies Research Building by Lyons
The New Décor at Hayward Gallery
Also currently on show at the Hayward Gallery in London is this bed curling round on itself by Cuban artists Los Carpinteros, part of an exhibition of work exploring interior design. More about The New Décor at Hayward Gallery
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News
"Overhaul to England’s school building programme"
Dezeenwire: the UK government has announced it is abandoning plans to build or refurbish 715 schools and scrapping the Building Schools for the Future programme in a £5 billion cost-cutting drive: Department for Education
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Dezeen x Design Association container design competition
Design Competition: once again Dezeen have teamed up with Design Association in Japan to give 10 designers and artists free exhibition space at Tokyo Designers Week Container Exhibition during Tokyo Designers Week 2010 from 29 October to 3 November. More about Dezeen x Design Association container design competition
Interiors
The Edges of the World by Ernesto Neto
Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto has created a series of site specific installations in and around the Hayward Gallery in London, including this domed nylon structure. More about The Edges of the World by Ernesto Neto
Design
Pixel Mould by Julian Bond
Design graduate Julian Bond of the Royal College of Art has created a moulding machine to produce vases, each with its own unique design. More about Pixel Mould by Julian Bond
Furniture
Flex by Georgi Manassiev
Design products graduate Georgi Manassiev presents a chair with the seat and backrest divided in two at the Royal College of Art graduate show in London. More about Flex by Georgi Manassiev
Interiors
Pop-up store for Stella McCartney by Giles Miller
London designer Giles Miller has created a pop-up shop for Stella McCartney, spelling out the fashion designer's name in two metre-high cardboard lettering. More about Pop-up store for Stella McCartney by Giles Miller
Lighting
Funnel by Bevk Perovic Arhitekti for Vertigo Bird
These funnel-shaped lamps for lighting brand Vertigo Bird are by Bevk Perovic Arhitekti of Slovenia. More about Funnel by Bevk Perovic Arhitekti for Vertigo Bird