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This week, readers are discussing James Turrells' plans for an installation in Saudi Arabia's AlUla desert and designs for a trio of mixed-use skyscrapers in Tirana, Albania, by Valerio Olgiati.

 

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Herzog & de Meuron completes blocky high-rise laboratories in Basel

"Very crisp, sculptural and Swiss"

The Pharma Research and Early Development building in Basel, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, has been described by commenters as "appropriately sterile".

What do you think? ›

 

James Turrell reveals "monumental sequence of chambers" for AlUla desert installation

"Franchising the schtick really undermines the preciousness of the original"

Readers are hotly debating James Turrells' plans for one of his signature installations in Saudi Arabia's AlUla desert – and whether or not the American artist is "cashing in".

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Zaha Hadid Architects designs 520 homes for former diesel depot in Bristol

"Efficient and compliant, but is it architecture? I doubt it"

Commenters are discussing housing plans by Zaha Hadid Architects for Bristol, UK, that lack the practice's renowned deconstructivist style – "every firm has its bread and butter jobs!"

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"As architectural drama The Brutalist does not wholly convince"

"With architecture, there's this glorification of suffering"

The Brutalist may have garnered Oscar nominations but as a film about architecture it's a little underwhelming, writes Will Wiles. Commenters consider the challenges of filmmaking on the subject.

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Valerio Olgiati reveals plans for trio of concrete skyscrapers in Tirana

"Tirana is in need of respect"

Readers are unsure about the latest plans for more skyscrapers in Albanian capital Tirana, designed by Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati.

What do you think? ›

 

Archer + Braun adds "modernist extension" to Limestone House in Edinburgh

"A lovely transition from the existing space"

Readers are divided over a listed home in Edinburgh, renovated by architecture studio Archer + Braun, which features a limestone-clad extension with expansive glazing.

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Sigla Studio restores original features inside 1900s Barcelona apartment

"Delicate, sensitive and restrained"

Original mosaic floors and decorative mouldings have been restored in this early 20th-century apartment renovation in Barcelona by local practice Sigla Studio, earning praise from readers.

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CLB Architects converts former Kmart building into manufacturing facility

"Materiality, design, repurposing – bravo"

A headquarters in Wyoming, adapted by American studio CLB Architects from a former Kmart department store, has been described as "magnificent" by commenters.

What do you think? ›

 

Apple Park by Foster + Partners was the most significant building of 2017

"This may be the best example of 'workplace as a selling point' for recruiting"

We continue our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series with a look at Apple Park by Foster + Partners, the most recognisable office of the past 25 years. Readers share their thoughts.

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