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Francis Kéré's construction of an opera house in the heart of one of the poorest countries in the world seeks to uplift the community through arts and culture.

Fabricnation's "Rethinking Fabricnation" is an interwoven textile wall piece that uses fabric scraps to create a unique, pixelated effect.

Combining delicate floral forms with vivid abstract patterns, Potterseed ceramics have a sophisticated African feel about them. We visited the Cape Town studio.

In the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards student category, a notable mention went to Peck by James Wood of Bournemouth University in the UK.

Runner-up in the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards student category is Elephant Tap.

Runner-up in the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards professional category is Wheelchair for Children in Guatemala.

The winner in the social impact category of the 2013 Core77 Design Awards professional category is BioLite HomeStove by BioLite LLC, New York.

Runner-up in the social impact category of the Core77 Design Awards professional category is UNICEF Emergency Response Simulation Game.

Studio Formafantasma have designed a set of playing cards, which serve as a tourist souvenir for the city of Vienna.

Ron Arad's "Last Train" exhibition looks at the strength in diamonds rather than their value and beauty.

From more than 1 000 nomination from 73 countries, the finalists for the 2013 INDEX: Award have been announced.