Update: we’ve added a new set of diagrams and model shots to our story about the New Tamayo Museum by Rojkind Arquitectos and BIG, published yesterday. Read the story here.
Dezeenwire: Norwegian architects Snøhetta have won the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2009, for their Norwegian Opera & Ballet, Oslo. See our story on the building here. See our story on the award shortlist here.
Dezeenwire: Frank Gehry walks off Miami Beach New World Symphony Orchestra project; Jonathan Glancey writes on other famous architect-client rows including Sydney Opera House. The Guardian
Dezeenwire: Reuters reports on the Milan furniture fair, with organisers claiming there are “signs of a small recovery”. Reuters
Nicole Martinelli reports from Milan for the Wall Street Journal and finds the furniture industry is holding up suprisingly well. Wall Street Journal
Michael Cannell on why Tom Dixon is design’s Barack Obama. Fast Company
Amy Cortese on big architectural projects, including Santiago Calatrava’s Chicago Spire and Foster + Partner’s Russian Tower, put on ice due to the credit crunch. New York Times
Alice Rawsthorn previews this year’s Milan furniture fair (above quote from Tom Dixon) New York Times
Architects including Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Herzog & de Mueron attack Prince Charles’ attempts to stop fellow architect Richard Rogers’ redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks in London. Sunday Times
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