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This week, readers are debating the Shanghai Grand Opera House by Snøhetta and discussing Ribena's rebrand by design consultancy Elmwood.

 

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Videos reveal spiral staircase roof nearing completion at Snøhetta's Shanghai opera house

"This is probably the most beautiful public stair design I have seen"

Snøhetta has released photos and videos of the Shanghai Grand Opera House, which features a dramatic spiral staircase that extends to the roof, as it nears completion. Readers weigh in on the design.

What do you think? ›

 

Ribena receives subtle but "juicy" rebrand

"Ah, my ultimate dream: being the person who does all of these rebrands..."

Commenters react to Ribena's rebrand by design consultancy Elmwood, which aimed to preserve the nostalgic familiarity of the British squash brand while amplifying its most recognisable qualities.

Do you agree? ›

 

Tadao Ando creates subterranean concrete dome for Antony Gormley installation

"A sensual space with a powerful form and lovely combination of both raw and rich materials"

Readers are hotly debating a cave-like concrete gallery designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando to house a permanent Antony Gormley installation at Museum SAN in Wonju, South Korea.

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Foster + Partners reveals photos of Shenzhen supertall skyscraper ahead of completion

"Like the design or not, China is kicking our mutual asses in architecture and so much more"

Commenters weigh in on new photos of the illuminated geometric facade at China Merchants Bank Headquarters in Shenzhen, designed by Foster + Partners and nearing completion.

What do you think? ›

 

Pangolin seating changes colour like a mood ring in response to touch

"Fun and yummy!"

London designer and Central Saint Martins graduate Jacob Wall has created a heat-reactive seating collection that’s inspired readers.

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Lo Design slots metal buildings into brownstone backyard in Philadelphia

"Really nice usage of the narrow plot"

A "simple yet elegant" condominium building in Philadelphia, featuring a bevelled roofline and interior courtyards, has sparked lively discussion among commenters.

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Mike and Maaike creates rolling bar cart from four congruent circles

"Designed to become an icon fixture in the school books"

Readers celebrate the Rolly bar cart by San Francisco studio Mike and Maaike, which combines wood and metal to embody "geometric purity" and a sense of fun in furniture design.

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Floating sauna made from shipping containers installed in California

"Nice enough, but not elevated design"

California architect Nick Polansky clad a barge in redwood decking and topped it with recycled shipping containers to create the Fjord floating sauna in San Francisco Bay – but commenters remain unconvinced.

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Sou Fujimoto tops coastal holiday home in Japan with sloping green roof

"Underwhelming from Sou.."

Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has nestled a curved holiday home beneath a planted garden on Ishigaki Island, Japan, for hotelier Not A Hotel – but readers find it disappointing coming from the architect.

What do you think? ›

 

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