Tributes have been flooding in from readers on hearing the news that Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has died in Rio de Janeiro aged 104, and Norman Foster has paid testament to his "hero". Read the messages »

Apple’s Jonathan Ive, fashion designer Stella McCartney and designers Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby have all given their support to the growing campaign against the UK government’s plans to remove design and other creative subjects from the school curriculum, following Neville Brody's comments that the plans were "insanity". Find out more here »

SANAA and Imrey Culbert's design of the new Musée du Louvre outpost, which opens next week, has sparked a debate about whether museums should have an "intimate atmosphere" or evoke "purity and simplicity". Read the story and comments »

While many readers are worried about the amount of money spent on Madrid's Christmas lights, commenter Mr. Jinkles is more concerned that they will distract road users. Read the full story and comments »

The latest version of the VOID V03 watch by David Ericsson features an alarm and date function and comes with a leather strap. The watch is available in two colours: white (above) and black. Get yours here »

Our Dezeen Watch Store elves are beavering away to ship every watch order in time for Christmas. To ensure delivery before Christmas Day, please place orders by the following dates:

► International and EU orders by Monday 17 December
► UK orders by Thursday 20 December

Don’t forget we’re currently offering free shipping on all orders!

What appears to be transulcent marble covering this music library in Essen is actually a series of huge photographic prints, though readers think the real thing might have looked better. Read the full story and comments »

These Sneaker Speakers have incited outrage, as everyone seems already fed up with listening to other people's music in public. Read the full story and comments »

A few readers love this swirling complex propsed for Belgrade by Zaha Hadid Architects, but many are tiring of the studio's projects and think they are "seemingly designed in isolation". Read the full story and comments »

Welcome to our A-Zdvent calendar! As we count down to Christmas we’ll be showcasing a house named after every letter of the alphabet. See all the windows opened so far »

Plans to solve Vietnam's housing crisis by introducing modular homes made of inexpensive local materials has been applauded by many, though commenter Duong suggests it would be "cheaper to build a one-storey building with mortar and bricks". Read the full story and comments »

Our Dark Noon collection by Japanese designers Nendo now includes two new versions, Numbers (above) and Chrono. Get yours with free shipping worldwide »

Commenters agree that the first-class cabins by Priestmangoode for Brazilian airline TAM look much more comfortable than usual plane interiors, but lament that they can't afford to fly in them. Read the full story and comments »

Unsure what to ask Santa for? We’ve made a new Pinterest board full of suggestions for Christmas presents and stocking fillers. Check out Dezeen’s Christmas list on Pinterest »

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