Massimo Vignelli dies aged 83
News: Massimo Vignelli – the prolific Modernist designer who created New York's subway signage and the American Airlines identity – has died in New York. More about Massimo Vignelli dies aged 83
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Photography studio by Input Creative Studio features a turquoise playhouse
Input Creative Studio has created a New York studio for a children's portrait photographer with a playhouse-shaped niche in one wall (+ slideshow). More about Photography studio by Input Creative Studio features a turquoise playhouse
Glasgow School of Art fire "unbelievably tragic", says Steven Holl
News: the international architecture community is in mourning for Mackintosh's masterpiece as tributes pour in for "immeasurably" influential building. More about Glasgow School of Art fire "unbelievably tragic", says Steven Holl
Daniel Libeskind designs Milan Expo pavilion for Chinese developer Vanke
Milan Expo 2015: New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind has proposed a twisted reptilian structure for the first ever expo pavilion for a stand-alone Chinese company (+ movie). More about Daniel Libeskind designs Milan Expo pavilion for Chinese developer Vanke
Frank Gehry sets the scene for LACMA's Alexander Calder exhibition
Frank Gehry has created curvy alcoves and boxy podiums for this exhibition dedicated to the work of American sculptor Alexander Calder, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (+ slideshow). More about Frank Gehry sets the scene for LACMA's Alexander Calder exhibition
Snøhetta architect says 9/11 attacks led to "a reawakening of architecture in New York"
News: rebuilding the World Trade Center site has revitalised the architectural scene in New York according to architect Craig Dykers of Snøhetta, who designed a recently opened pavilion on the memorial site (+ interview). More about Snøhetta architect says 9/11 attacks led to "a reawakening of architecture in New York"
"Tech companies are being left to make all the decisions"
Opinion: the success of wearable technology depends on aesthetics, but with designers failing to grasp the baton can Apple make a difference with its acquisition of Beats headphones and partnership with Nike, asks Alex Wiltshire. More about "Tech companies are being left to make all the decisions"
Emeco's eco-friendly stool by Nendo is "a system rather than a single piece of furniture"
Milan 2014: Oki Sato of Nendo explains the concept behind the SU stool, which is based on American furniture company Emeco's iconic Navy Chair and features interchangeable seats made from recycled and reclaimed materials (+ movie). More about Emeco's eco-friendly stool by Nendo is "a system rather than a single piece of furniture"
Libeskind and Meier attack UK architects over Israel boycott
News: US architects including Richard Meier and Daniel Libeskind have attacked British proposals to suspend Israeli architects from architecture's international governing body over the construction of settlements in the West Bank. More about Libeskind and Meier attack UK architects over Israel boycott
Philippe Starck adds stools made from recycled materials to his Broom collection for Emeco
Milan 2014: Philippe Starck has developed a counter stool and bar stool to complement the Broom Chair he designed for American furniture brand Emeco using a material predominantly made from industrial waste. More about Philippe Starck adds stools made from recycled materials to his Broom collection for Emeco
"Not all design is for the general good," says MoMA's Paola Antonelli
News: the creation of the first 3D-printed gun has upturned the notion of design as a force for good, according to Paola Antonelli, senior curator of design at New York's Museum of Modern Art (+ interview). More about "Not all design is for the general good," says MoMA's Paola Antonelli
National September 11 Memorial Museum completed in New York
News: a Snøhetta-designed pavilion marks the entrance to the memorial museum at the World Trade Centre site in New York, which will be inaugurated by US president Barack Obama tomorrow (+ slideshow). More about National September 11 Memorial Museum completed in New York
MoMA Design Store presents Kickstarter-funded products at New York Design Week
New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Design Store is showcasing a selection of products originally funded via crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, including a tiny slide projector and pen that draws in 3D, as part of the city's design week. More about MoMA Design Store presents Kickstarter-funded products at New York Design Week
Libeskind trumps Adjaye in Canada's National Holocaust Monument contest
News: a design team featuring architect Daniel Libeskind and artist Edward Burtynsky has triumphed in a competition to design a National Holocaust Monument for Ottawa, Canada. More about Libeskind trumps Adjaye in Canada's National Holocaust Monument contest
New York Public Library abandons Foster's contentious renovation plans
News: Foster + Partners' controversial proposal for a $300 million (£208 million) overhaul of New York Public Library's flagship branch on Fifth Avenue has been dropped following an onslaught of criticism. More about New York Public Library abandons Foster's contentious renovation plans
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt announces National Design Awards winners 2014
News: the winners of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum's 15th annual National Design Awards have been announced, with Brooks + Scarpa taking the prize for Architecture Design. More about Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt announces National Design Awards winners 2014
MIT Media Lab's shape-shifting table top is "equivalent to the invention of painting"
Dezeen and MINI Frontiers: computer scientist Hiroshi Ishii claims MIT Media Lab's Transform project consisting of thousands of physical, motorised "pixels" should be considered a completely new creative medium. More about MIT Media Lab's shape-shifting table top is "equivalent to the invention of painting"
Sagmeister & Walsh uses "sacred geometry" to rebrand New York's Jewish Museum
American design firm Sagmeister & Walsh has created a new brand identity for New York's Jewish Museum based on traditional shapes used in Judaic symbolism (+ movies). More about Sagmeister & Walsh uses "sacred geometry" to rebrand New York's Jewish Museum
Court approves demolition of Foster's ill-fated Las Vegas hotel
News: a court ruling has paved the way for demolition of the Foster + Partners-designed Harmon Hotel in Las Vegas – a half-finished building that never opened. More about Court approves demolition of Foster's ill-fated Las Vegas hotel
MVRDV-designed penthouse will feature a private elevator for cars
News: Dutch firm MVRDV has become the latest architect to design a penthouse apartment featuring a car elevator, offering residents the ultimate luxury: the ability to drive straight into their home. More about MVRDV-designed penthouse will feature a private elevator for cars