Architecture
RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist
The six shortlisted buildings for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2008 were announced last week. More about RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist
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Design
Are you the UK’s Young Design Entrepreneur 2008?
Dezeen promotion: the British Council is seeking entries for its inaugural UK Young Design Entrepreneur award, which offers the winner and two runners up the chance to travel to India to learn about the Indian design scene: More about Are you the UK’s Young Design Entrepreneur 2008?
Lighting
Eric Klarenbeek at Selfridges
The Wonder Room at Selfridges department store in London is hosting an exhibition of new work by Dutch designer Eric Klarenbeek. More about Eric Klarenbeek at Selfridges
Architecture
Kielder Observatory by Charles Barclay Architects
Charles Barclay Architects have completed the Kielder Observatory in Northumberland, UK. More about Kielder Observatory by Charles Barclay Architects
Architecture
Mobile performance venue by Various Architects
Oslo-based studio Various Architects have designed a mobile venue for a five-screen cinematic performance, to be set up in different locations around the world. More about Mobile performance venue by Various Architects
Furniture
Maarten Baas at Contrasts Gallery
Shanghai Riddle, an exhibition of new work by Dutch designer Maarten Baas, will open at Contrasts Gallery in Shanghai next month.
Architecture
Toy library in Bonneuil-sur-Marne by LAN Architecture
Paris-based LAN Architecture have renovated a building on a 1960s social housing estate in Bonneuil-sur-Marne, France, to create a toy library for children. More about Toy library in Bonneuil-sur-Marne by LAN Architecture
Design
Veloheld by neongrau.id
German designers neongrau.id have created Veloheld, a pared-down bicycle for cycling in the city. More about Veloheld by neongrau.id
Design
Commedia Dell'Arte Couture Edition figures by Nymphenburg
Porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg has invited 16 fashion designers to "dress" a new edition of its Commedia Dell'Arte figurines, which were originally designed by Franz Anton Bustelli in 1760. More about Commedia Dell'Arte Couture Edition figures by Nymphenburg
Architecture
Feldbalz by Gus Wüstemann
Feldbalz is a new home overlooking Lake Zurich designed by Swiss architect Gus Wüstemann. More about Feldbalz by Gus Wüstemann
Design
Dezeen x Design Association container design competition
Design competition: Dezeen has teamed up with Design Association in Japan to give five designers free exhibition space in Tokyo during Tokyo Designers Week from 30 October to 3 November this year. More about Dezeen x Design Association container design competition
Design
Architectural Jelly Design Competition winners
The news you've all been waiting for: rather belatedly here images of the shortlisted entries for the Architectural Jelly Competition, which was won by Anna Liu of Tonkin Liu architects (see the winning design below). More about Architectural Jelly Design Competition winners
Design
SkipWaste by Oliver Bishop-Young
New Designers 08: Goldsmiths University graduate Oliver Bishop-Young presented two projects about skips at New Designers in London earlier this month. More about SkipWaste by Oliver Bishop-Young
Architecture
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008 by Frank Gehry 2
Here's some more pictures of Frank Gehry's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008, taken by photographer Luke Hayes. Update: this project is included in Dezeen Book of Ideas, which is on sale now for £12. More about Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008 by Frank Gehry 2
Architecture
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008 by Frank Gehry
The Serpentine Gallery in London has published a few photos of the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008, designed by Frank Gehry. More about Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008 by Frank Gehry
Design
Land Rover Sculpture by Gerry Judah
Designer Gerry Judah attached Land Rovers to a 34-metre high steel framework at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England last weekend. More about Land Rover Sculpture by Gerry Judah
Architecture
A farm workers’ cottage in Tipperary by Tierney Haines Architects
Dublin architects Tierney Haines are about to start building this timber cottage in Tipperary. More about A farm workers’ cottage in Tipperary by Tierney Haines Architects
Design
h2o bench by h2o Architectes
More from h2o Architectes: h2o bench is a modular furniture system designed for the main square of Valenciennes in northern France. More about h2o bench by h2o Architectes
Architecture
Chatou by h2o Architectes
Chatou by Paris-based h2o Architectes is a garden pavilion where the furniture forms the entire interior. More about Chatou by h2o Architectes
International Biennial of Graphic Design in Brno
Here are some photos from the 2008 International Biennial of Graphic Design in Brno, Czech Republic. More about International Biennial of Graphic Design in Brno