Zaha Hadid has drawn up plans for a showpiece performing arts and cultural centre in the Jordanian capital of Amman.

London-based practice Muf has been confirmed as curator of the British Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale.

The latest figures from the American Institute of Architects’ monthly billings index show that the profession is still struggling to recover from the downturn.

Two UK firms have been honoured in Europan 10, the international competition for architects under 40.

A team featuring Dutch practice Office for Metropolitan Architecture and local practice Leigh & Orange Architects has won a college campus scheme in Hong Kong.

Spanish architect Rafael Manzano Martos has won the 2010 Driehaus prize for achievements in classical architecture in the contemporary built environment.

Architecture aid agencies are asking practices to help with the relief effort following the huge earthquake which struck Haiti today.

The new company formed by the breakaway partners at Kohn Pederson Fox’s London office is targeting work across the globe as staff numbers hit 75 just four months after being launched.

Foster & Partners has been appointed to design a centre of medical excellence in Mexico City.

Kazuyo Sejima has been appointed director of the 12th Venice Architecture Biennale, which will take place from August 29 to November 21, 2010.