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Kieran Long reviews Perspectives by John Pawson

Dezeen Wire: architect John Pawson talks to critic Kieran Long about his installation at St Paul’s Cathedral, which features a large mirror reflecting the interior of a helical staircase. The minimal but technically complex installation is open from 19-23 September as part of the London Design Festival - London Evening Standard

See all our stories about John Pawson on Dezeen here and listen to our podcast interview with the architect here.

See all stories about this year's London Design Festival here.

Architecture

Architecture

Sonic Seascape Terrace by Decoster-Taivalkoski, Haaslahti and Montes de Oca

When you stand inside one of these riverside pavilions in Turku, Finland, you can hear what’s going on beneath the water’s surface. More about Sonic Seascape Terrace by Decoster-Taivalkoski, Haaslahti and Montes de Oca

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100th issue of Icon magazine out now

Dezeen Wire: architecture and design magazine Icon has published its 100th issue, featuring a cover designed by Rem Koolhaas’ practice OMA, an exploded cake made by food designers Blanch & Shock and birthday cards from previous cover stars.

The magazine also includes a review of the new extension to the High Line park in New York, a profile of design gallerist Libby Sellers, a behind-the-scenes look at OMA's Rotterdam headquarters and a feature on the playful and conceptual work of designer Dominic Wilcox.

Icon will be on sale at Dezeen Space, 54 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3QN from 17 September to 16 October.

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Westfield Stratford City: "Uplifting or a vision of hell?"

Dezeen Wire: architecture critic Jonathan Glancey reports from the opening of Westfield Stratford City, describing it as "a hermetic citadel of commercial seduction" - The Guardian

See a previous story on Westfield Stratford City by Rowan Moore of The Observer here.

Competition: five books and magazines from Brownbook to be won

Competition: we've teamed up with Brownbook magazine to give away five copies of their latest issue plus five copies of their recently published book Evolving Spaces. More about Competition: five books and magazines from Brownbook to be won

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RIBA report highlights "shameful shoe box homes"

Dezeen Wire: the Royal Institute of British Architects has released a report stating that house builders are failing to meet minimum space requirements for new homes. The Case for Space report claims that customers are not being provided with necessary information about the size of space they are purchasing. The report is part of the RIBA's HomeWise campaign that demands better information from estate agents and house builders and provides an online resource for house buyers. More about RIBA report highlights "shameful shoe box homes"

Design

Design

Cut it Out by Noma Bar at Outline Editions

London Design Festival 2011: visitors to Outline Editions gallery in London next week will be able to stamp out Noma Bar's graphic artworks by feeding sheets of rubber and paper into the maws of a giant hole-punch shaped like a dog. More about Cut it Out by Noma Bar at Outline Editions

Design

Design

Water=Life by Arik Levy

Designer Arik Levy presents a pebble-shaped device for opening water bottles at Maison&Objet in Paris this week. More about Water=Life by Arik Levy

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"Has postmodernist design eaten itself?" - The Guardian

Dezeen Wire: Justin McGuirk of The Guardian is the latest critic to write about the kitsch revival of postmodernism, which he says remains popular with consumers - The Guardian

A retrospective about the postmodern movement opens at the Victoria & Albert museum on 24 September. See recent articles on postmodernism by Alice Rawsthorn for The New York Times and Rowan Moore in The Observer.

Read all our Dezeen Wire stories about Justin McGuirk

Architecture

Architecture

Duncan Terrace by DOSarchitects

One half of an extension to a house in north London is surrounded by frameless glass, whilst the other half is encased in slatted timber. More about Duncan Terrace by DOSarchitects