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This week, readers are discussing a surrealist hotel topped with a 19th-century mansion by Philippe Starck and a 60,000-seat stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects in China.

 

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Philippe Starck reveals surrealist hotel topped with 19th-century mansion

"This is so freaking cool"

Readers are wowed by Philippe Starck's latest project – a surrealist hotel in France topped with a 19th-century-style mansion.

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Printemps department store New York

"What a mess! But a lovely and happy one"

Commenters are split over Laura Gonzalez's design for the US flagship of French department store Printemps in New York City's historic One Wall Street skyscraper

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Zaha Hadid stadium China

"Ambitious and elegant"

Dezeen readers react to the news that architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has released construction photos of the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, a sporting complex with a 60,000-seat stadium nearing completion in China.

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Clay House Victorian terrace London

"Some layout choices are awkward, but what a lovely design"

Readers express mixed feelings about an extension to a Victorian terrace in south London completed by British architecture studio Pensaer using clay wall finishes and oak joinery to add warmth. 

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Apple files patent for foldable Apple Watch with two screens

"Will they be durable enough so to span at least 10 years?"

Commenters have questions about future versions of the Apple Watch, which could feature a foldable display according to a recent patent application by Apple.

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Black gabled house with pool New York

"You might say banal – or is it simple, straightforward and successful?"

US studio Desai Chia Architecture completed a holiday home in Upstate New York featuring charred cedar facades and a crisp silhouette. Readers share their opinions. 

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American diner Albany by Parts and Labor Design

"Design discipline with a pinch of nostalgia"

New York studio Parts and Labor Design has overhauled a diner in Albany, updating nostalgic design tropes with contemporary spins. Readers share their thoughts.

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Yuri Suzuki creates acoustic playground for Shanghai park

"Happy! Joyous! Free!"

Commenters love Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki's sound installation, created for a sculpture park in Shanghai.

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MVRDV exhibition centre Rotterdam

"Stacked shoe boxes, how original, how exciting!"

Readers are debating MVRDV's Portlantis exhibition centre which doubles as a viewing tower overlooking the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

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