Koolhaas launches Al Manakh in Dubai
Live from Dubai: Rem Koolhaas has launched Al Manakh, a book described as the first comprehensive guide to architecture and urban design in the The Gulf. More about Koolhaas launches Al Manakh in Dubai
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dezeen in Dubai
We are heading for Dubai today to cover the International Design Forum, which starts on Sunday. We will bring you as much live coverage of the event as we can, plus there will be more to say when we get back no doubt. Keep an eye on our blog for the IDF for updates.
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International Design Forum update
Proposals for a major new design school in the Middle East and the first ever pan-Arab professional design association are two ideas that will be discussed at the International Design Forum, which takes place in Dubai next week. More about International Design Forum update
Zero-carbon city by Foster + Partners
Architects Foster + Partners have announced the Masdar Initiative - a giant urban development in Abu Dhabi which they describe as the world's first "zero carbon, zero waste" city. More about Zero-carbon city by Foster + Partners
Jean Nouvel in Abu Dhabi
Since we are focusing on architecture in the Gulf at the moment, here is a full set of images of Louvre Abu Dhabi by architect Jean Nouvel. More about Jean Nouvel in Abu Dhabi
Dezeen map of architecture in the Gulf
Dezeen has created an interactive map showing the major projects by leading architects in the Gulf states of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. More about Dezeen map of architecture in the Gulf
IDF blog update
We've updated our blog for the International Design Forum with more architectural projects from the Gulf region, including this competition entry for Dubai Marina by architect Michel Rojkind (above), plus a draft version of the conference programme. More about IDF blog update
Jean Nouvel in Doha
As you may have noticed, we're focusing on architecture and design in the Middle East in the run up to the International Design Forum in Dubai next month. More about Jean Nouvel in Doha
OMA to publish study of Gulf urbanism
Office for Metropolitan Architecture has announced details of a new publication that will present research into the growth of new urban centres in the Gulf. More about OMA to publish study of Gulf urbanism
Sheikh Zayed Bridge by Zaha Hadid
Our blog for the International Design Forum has been updated with images, construction shots and a description of the Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi by Zaha Hadid. More about Sheikh Zayed Bridge by Zaha Hadid
Swarovski Crystal Palace 2
Live from Milan: here are more images from the Swarovski Crystal Palace show at Via Savona 56, Milan this week, including chandeliers by Jaime Hayon, Kengo Kuma and the Bouroullec Brothers. More about Swarovski Crystal Palace 2
Marcel Wanders for Quodes
Live from Milan: Marcel Wanders has designed products for the inaugural Milan presentation of new brand Quodes. More about Marcel Wanders for Quodes
Jaime Hayón for Bisazza
Live from Milan: photographer Nienke Klunder has sent us some photos of the giant Pinnochio-style Bisazza installation by Jaime Hayón, taken at Superstudio Più yesterday just before the press preview began. More about Jaime Hayón for Bisazza
dezeen launches IDF blog
Dezeen has launched a new blog in conjunction with the International Design Forum in Dubai, dedicated to architecture and design projects in the Arab world and news about the forum, which takes place in Dubai next month. More about dezeen launches IDF blog
Milan invitation from IDF and dezeen
Milan invitation: join the International Design Forum and dezeen for lunch in Milan on Thursday 19 April, and meet members of the IDF’s design advisory board including Zaha Hadid, Karim Rashid and Marcel Wanders. More about Milan invitation from IDF and dezeen
Dezeen and International Design Forum
Dezeen is pleased to announce a collaboration with the International Design Forum (IDF), which takes place in Dubai from 27 to 29 May 2007. More about Dezeen and International Design Forum