Stuart Weitzman shoe boutique by Zaha Hadid
Here are some more images of Zaha Hadid's Milanese shoe boutique for American footwear designer Stuart Weitzman. More about Stuart Weitzman shoe boutique by Zaha Hadid
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Innovation Tower by Zaha Hadid photographed by Edmon Leong
Here's an exclusive set of images showing the inside of Zaha Hadid's Innovation Tower at the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, sent to us by photographer Edmon Leong (+ slideshow). More about Innovation Tower by Zaha Hadid photographed by Edmon Leong
December chair by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano for Nikari
London Design Festival 2013: British designer Jasper Morrison and Japanese designer Wataru Kumano have designed a self-assembly chair with a linen seat and backrest (+ slideshow). More about December chair by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano for Nikari
Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho for Innermost
London Design Festival 2013: these round stools by Stockholm designer Kyuhyung Cho can be stacked thanks to a ring of holes around the edge of each seat. More about Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho for Innermost
"I tried to create something melting into the green"- Sou Fujimoto
In this movie by film studio Stephenson/Bishop, Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto explains how he tried to combine nature and architecture when designing this year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, which is open for three more weeks in London's Kensington Gardens. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "I tried to create something melting into the green"- Sou Fujimoto
"The Wind Portal tries to grasp and emphasise common emotions and senses"
London Design Festival 2013: Lebanese designer Najla El Zein has sent us this movie showing her 5000 spinning paper windmills being installed in a doorway at the V&A museum in London (+ movie). More about "The Wind Portal tries to grasp and emphasise common emotions and senses"
The Pavilion by Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan
Neon words and symbols embellish the exterior of this temporary wooden pavilion inside the new Library of Birmingham by designers Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan (+ slideshow). More about The Pavilion by Morag Myerscough and Luke Morgan
"Utterly magical" building wins top UK architecture prize - but no cash
News: Stirling Prize judge Tom Dyckhoff has spoken of being "punched in the gut" by the house-inside-a-castle that clinched the award last night, although its architects missed out on the usual £20,000 cash bounty, as organisers RIBA failed to find a sponsor. More about "Utterly magical" building wins top UK architecture prize - but no cash
DP pour Les Trois Garçons by L3G Designs
London Design Festival 2013: the restaurateurs behind east London restaurant Les Trois Garçons have launched a furniture collection in collaboration with Portuguese manufacturer De Pau (+ slideshow). More about DP pour Les Trois Garçons by L3G Designs
Serpentine Sackler Gallery by Zaha Hadid photographed by Luke Hayes
Here's a full set of photographs of Zaha Hadid's new extension to the Serpentine Gallery, which features a glazed restaurant with an undulating fabric roof (+ slideshow). More about Serpentine Sackler Gallery by Zaha Hadid photographed by Luke Hayes
Bloated Shelf by Damien Gernay
London Design Festival 2013: this four-tier shelving unit with bulging leather shelves by Belgium designer Damien Gernay is on display at London's Mint Shop this month (+ slideshow). More about Bloated Shelf by Damien Gernay
Astley Castle renovation wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2013
News: a contemporary house inserted into the twelfth-century ruins of Astley Castle in Warwickshire by Witherford Watson Mann has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2013 for the greatest contribution to British architecture in the last year. More about Astley Castle renovation wins RIBA Stirling Prize 2013
Camerino Collection by Brose~Fogale
London Design Festival 2013: new studio Brose~Fogale has launched a valet stand, dresser and set of mirrors, which were installed in an east London boutique last week (+ slideshow). More about Camerino Collection by Brose~Fogale
"Can these parts go together and kill someone? The answer is yes."
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: in our next movie from the UK capital, senior curator at the V&A Kieran Long explains why the London museum has controversially acquired the world's first 3D-printed gun. Update: this interview is featured in Dezeen Book of Interviews, which is on sale now for £12. More about "Can these parts go together and kill someone? The answer is yes."
Dezeen's London Design Festival 2013 highlights
The London Design Festival is over but we've still got plenty of great content from the event to come. See all our stories so far including our first Dezeen and MINI World Tour movie and read on for our pick festival highlights. More about Dezeen's London Design Festival 2013 highlights
Issue No.1 by Laetitia de Allegri and Eva Feldkamp
London Design Festival 2013: designers Laetitia de Allegri and Eva Feldkamp have created a collection of furniture and products including a magazine holder that resembles a toast rack (+ slideshow). More about Issue No.1 by Laetitia de Allegri and Eva Feldkamp
Serpentine Sackler Gallery by Zaha Hadid
News: Zaha Hadid's extension to the Serpentine Gallery has opened today in London's Kensington Gardens (+ slideshow). More about Serpentine Sackler Gallery by Zaha Hadid
Garden of Russolo by Yuri Suzuki
London Design Festival 2013: sound machines that transform and distort visitors' voices feature in this interactive installation by Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki (+ slideshow + movie). More about Garden of Russolo by Yuri Suzuki
Movie: Bocci 28.280 at the V&A
London Design Festival 2013: Canadian lighting brand Bocci has sent us this movie showing its giant chandelier of colourful glass spheres being installed in the main hall of London's V&A museum. More about Movie: Bocci 28.280 at the V&A
Pelt by Benjamin Hubert for De La Espada
London Design Festival 2013: London designer Benjamin Hubert has expanded his Pelt collection of furniture for De La Espada with two bar stools, a low stool and a shelving system (+ slideshow). More about Pelt by Benjamin Hubert for De La Espada