Dezeen Wire: the Royal Institute of British Architects has joined the campaign to promote the architects and engineers who designed buildings for the London 2012 Olympic games but have been unable to promote their work because of a marketing agreement with the event organisers. More about RIBA joins protest against Olympic marketing rules
Dezeen Wire: in an article for Domus magazine, design critic Justin McGuirk examines the social and physical decline of London's social housing, discussing the part played by luxury real-estate developers and how architects have been held accountable. More about "The market cannot solve the housing crisis" - Justin McGuirk
Zaha Hadid has completed a streamlined concrete and glass building for three government departments in Montpellier, France (+ slideshow). More about Pierres Vives by Zaha Hadid
Movie: architect Piers Gough of CZWG and structural engineer Hanif Kara explain their design for Canada Water Library, a bronzed, hexagonal building on a constrained site in south London, in this movie by filmmakers Living Projects. More about Movie: Canada Water Library by CZWG
Here are some photos of a scale model of the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick, which has now been added to the ongoing exhibition of his work at the V&A museum, plus drawings from the designer. More about London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick: model and drawings
Google's new London headquarters by designers Penson features Union Jack flags, balcony gardens and allotments where staff can grow vegetables (+ slideshow). More about Google Super HQ by Penson
Dezeen Wire: after a spectacular unveiling on Friday, the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick is proving controversial. Detractors complain that it's hidden out of sight for most visitors to the Olympic Park, only on show for those with tickets to events inside the main stadium, and last night the Cauldron had to be extinguished while it was moved aside to make way for sporting events.
Read more about the Cauldron's design in our earlier story here and see all our stories about the London 2012 Olympics here.
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Dezeen Wire: the seminar programme for 100% Design in London this September has been announced and features a series of live shows curated by Dezeen and talks by designers including Ross Lovegrove and Yves Behar (above). More about 100% Design 2012 seminar programme announced
Japanese designer Morie Nishimura has made a series of hinged brass mirrors that look like butterflies when mounted on a wall. More about A Quiet Celebration by Morie Nishimura
Thomas Heatherwick's design for the Olympic Cauldron stole the show at the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. Here's a round-up of all our stories about Heatherwick; highlights include our video interviews with him about the cauldron, about his "hairy" UK pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010; and the new London double-decker bus.
Click here to see all our stories about Thomas Heatherwick
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The second of two new libraries in Washington DC by architects Adjaye Associates comprises grey concrete blocks with yellow timber fins. More about The William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library by Adjaye Associates
Dezeen Wire: here are the first images of the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron designed by Thomas Heatherwick, unveiled at the opening ceremony of the games tonight. More about London 2012 Olympic Cauldron by Thomas Heatherwick
A chequered facade of timber and glass surrounds one of two new neighbourhood libraries by Adjaye Associates to open in Washington DC. More about The Francis Gregory Library by Adjaye Associates
The 2012 Olympic games begin today and this latticed timber hut on stilts by Hackney architects Studio Weave now marks the direct route from the City of London to the Olympic Park. More about Paleys upon Pilers by Studio Weave
Dezeen Wire: the Design Museum in London has been awarded £4.6 million towards developing the museum’s new home in south London by the Heritage Lottery Fund. More about Design Museum awarded £4.6 million from Heritage Lottery Fund
Dezeen Wire: architect Zaha Hadid has denied her design for the London 2012 Aquatics Centre is to blame for the 600 tickets sold to Olympic spectators unaware they'll have a restricted view of the top diving events. More about Zaha Hadid denies blame for restricted views at London 2012 Aquatics Centre
Dezeen Wire: British architect David Adjaye and American artist Doug Aitken have revealed designs for a bitumen-coated pavilion that will be constructed at the Tate Liverpool gallery this autumn. More about Pavilion for Tate Liverpool by David Adjaye and Doug Aitken
This table lamp by Royal College of Art graduate Amanda Buckley has a ring of LEDs tucked under the rim of the shade to reflect a diffused glow from the empty shade. More about Empty Light by Amanda Buckley
Perforated steel doors fold open like the wings of a butterfly at the backstreet entrance to this London house by architects Teatum+Teatum. More about Hidden House by Teatum+Teatum
Dezeen Wire: a New York gallery by Foster + Partners (above) is one of four buildings shortlisted for this year's RIBA Lubetkin Prize, which is awarded annually to the best new building outside Europe by an RIBA member. More about 2012 RIBA Lubetkin Prize shortlist announced