Pylon for the Future competition shortlist announced
The six shortlisted entries in the RIBA competition to design new electricity pylons for the UK have been announced. More about Pylon for the Future competition shortlist announced
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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 StandardSee 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.
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Telling Tales at Ligne Roset Westend
London Design Festival 2011: Ligne Roset Westend hosts an exhibition of their latest collection called Telling Tales to coincide with the London Design Festival. More about Telling Tales at Ligne Roset Westend
Pecha Kucha at designjunction
London Design Festival 2011: Dezeen and designjunction invite you to a party at designjunction, Victoria House Basement, 37 – 63 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4DA from 7.30pm on Friday 23 September. The evening will include www.pechakucha.com organised by Modus, with designers Shin Azumi, Luke Pearson, Dominic Wilcox, Dezeen's Marcus Fairs and more. See you there!
Read more about designjunction here and more about the London Design Festival here.
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Dezeen and Paul Cocksedge present Change the Record at Concrete
London Design Festival 2011: Dezeen and east London venue Concrete have teamed up to host Change the Record, a live performance by designer Paul Cocksedge on Tuesday 20 September. More about Dezeen and Paul Cocksedge present Change the Record at Concrete
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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" 
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
Furniture by Resident at designjunction
London Design Festival 2011: New Zealand furniture brand Resident have launched their inaugural collection at designjunction during the London Design Festival. More about Furniture by Resident at designjunction
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
BFI Master Film Store by Edward Cullinan
London studio Edward Cullinan Architects have completed a concrete and steel bunker to store the British Film Institute's entire film collection. More about BFI Master Film Store by Edward Cullinan
Moscow School of Management Skolkovo by Adjaye Associates
Here are some photographs of the Moscow School of Management by architect David Adjaye, where four buildings precariously cantilever over a large circular base. More about Moscow School of Management Skolkovo by Adjaye Associates
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David Adjaye announced as Design Miami Designer of the Year 2011
Dezeen Wire: architect David Adjaye has been announced as this year's Design Miami Designer of the Year. More about David Adjaye announced as Design Miami Designer of the Year 2011 
Rocksalt by Guy Hollaway Architects
Charred larch clads the curved walls of a seafood restaurant that projects towards the harbour in Folkestone, England. More about Rocksalt by Guy Hollaway Architects
Power of Making at the V&A
London Design Festival 2011: cakes decorated like creepily realistic babies and pencils with the alphabet painstakingly carved into their tips are among the exhibits at power of Making, which opened at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London yesterday. More about Power of Making at the V&A
Design Department Store at SCP
London Design Festival 2011: British design retailer SCP will host new product launches and a seven metre-high installation by Michael Marriott at their east London store as part of Shoreditch Design Triangle during the London Design Festival this month. More about Design Department Store at SCP
Shoreditch Design Triangle map and guide
London Design Festival 2011: over 30 east London shops, galleries and exhibitions will come together for Shoreditch Design Triangle during the London Design Festival this month, including Dezeen Space at 54 Rivington Street. Dezeen is media partner to the event, which is coordinated by SCP.
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Thirty young and upcoming designers selected for Dezeen Platform exhibition
London Design Festival 2011: Dezeen has selected 30 designers to showcase their talents at Dezeen Space, Dezeen's month-long residency in Shoreditch during London Design Festival, London Fashion Week and Frieze Art Fair. More about Thirty young and upcoming designers selected for Dezeen Platform exhibition
Roundles by H2 Architecture
Continuing our special feature about swimming pools, here's a timber pool house with limestone walls beside a farmhouse in Surrey, England.
movie by London photographer Logan MacDougall Pope More about Roundles by H2 Architecture
Brush Hooks by Dominic Wilcox
London Design Festival 2011: London designer Dominic Wilcox claims he meant to leave these paint brushes unwashed so they would harden into coat hooks. More about Brush Hooks by Dominic Wilcox
3013 Installation at the Architectural Association
Students at the Architectural Association in London have constructed leaf-like sculptures that curl down from a fourth-floor roof terrace to a ground level courtyard. More about 3013 Installation at the Architectural Association
