Suad Amiry, the Palestinian architect, author and founder-director of the Riwaq Center for Architectural Conservation in Ramallah was presented with the Viareggio Literature Prize for International Writing, one of the most prestigious in Italy. Daily Star View full entry

Even with the flight of Ken the Pen, it seems like Lord Foster's ship is plotting as steady a course as ever before. Foster gets attention non-stop from the profession and the media; he skis, flies a chopper and gets to design gargantuan airports, but his favorite moment of the day? - taking the... View full entry

Architecture: New buildings use design and technology to reduce environmental impact, cut costs and provide better places to work - The Economist View full entry

Their practice has designed the showpiece grounds of the world's next three biggest sports competitions. The Financial Times touches on the architects passion for Football. View full entry

Speaking of Miami, the NYTimes says: Add to that list (of top-name architects building in Miami) Chad Oppenheim, a 33-year-old local architect, who is attracting attention for his retooling of Miami modernism. Read View full entry

Art Basel in Miami Beach kicks off and logically that means the architects come down to party (scroll down past the Lindsay Lohan gossip). Philippe Starck's new Icon condos will be open for tours and Terry Riley will host a panel on "architecture for art". NYTimes View full entry

First it was south...now it's north: Frank Gehry was going to build a new home in Venice, Ca, but new reports say the architect is moving to Canada BECAUSE OF BUSH'S VICTORY. Gehry could be one of the first intellectuals in the US to bail. Stay Tuned for Update... View full entry

Chris Cornelius's work aims to translate Native American culture into forms that re-assert the meaning of architecture and culture beyond the stereotypes which have dominated our popular views of Native American traditions. - (continue) Business Journal View full entry

A new issue of Lex features PLOT, a Biennale award winner for their Concert Hall | Related View full entry

Mike Reynolds' earthships back in the British media. What a load of rubbish. Previously on Archinect: earthship goes full steam ahead View full entry

Miralles project won't be completed as originally approved back in 2ooo due to urban discrepancies. The last minute change will discard a pergola that extends towards Via Laietana. Additional info at La Vanguardia. Pics and translator View full entry

Amidst the MoMA overbuzz, Taniguchi's Harvard connection has been unstated. How these GSD roots overseen by legendarydean Josep Luis Sert served this architect...from the Boston Globe View full entry

This time it's not a physical one, but a book called Place. Terry Farrell has been derided for having no signature style. But far from being a weakness, versatility is his greatest strength, says Jay Merrick in the Independent. View full entry

As Ludwig mentioned, Lacaton & Vassel are making an entrance with an exhibition @ AA. More from bd_online. View full entry

Lars Spuybroek (NOX) is re-emerging from behind the 'digi-blob' label to find himself with built work, a new book, and something to say (Sydney, 12/3). View full entry