Dezeenwire: architect Alessandro Mendini returns as editor-in-chief of Domus magazine, 30 years after he first edited the Italian architecture and design title. He is to edit eleven issues, commencing with April 2010. See press release below. (more…)
Dezeenwire: former Evening Standard architecture writer Rowan Moore has replaced Stephen Bayley as The Observer’s architecture critic, starting off with a review of SANAA’s Rolex Learning Centre in Lausanne – The Observer. See Dezeen’s story about the building here.
Dezeenwire: Design Academy Eindhoven is collaborating with auction house Sotheby’s to present its first exhibition of graduate work in the UK. (more…)
Dezeenwire: Dutch designer Jurgen Bey has been appointed as director of the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam. He is due to take up the post from 1 September 2010 – Sandberg Institute
Dezeenwire: a documentary film about the life and work of architect Norman Foster has premiered at the International Film Festival Berlin – see press release below. (more…)
Dezeenwire: Alice Rawsthorn reviews the newly-opened VitraHaus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, by architects Herzog & de Meuron – New York Times
Dezeenwire: Alice Rawsthorn interviews Dutch designer Hella Jongerius about her use of colour and her work for design brand Vitra – New York Times
Dezeenwire: London firm Zaha Hadid Architects have seen a 69% decrease in profit from just over £5 million in 2008 to £1.6 million in the year to March 2009 – Building Design
Dezeenwire: fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at his home in London – BBC
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