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This week readers are debating an affordable housing block for seniors in Brooklyn, New York, by Studio Libeskind and discussing a church in China, designed by architecture studio Inuce. Read on for more...

 

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Inuce designs Mountain Church of Julong as "more than just a place of worship"

"A simple gesture, placed with great sensitivity"

Readers are "blown away" by a church in Julong near Quanzhou, China, designed by architecture studio Inuce to evoke the form of a biblical ark resting on a rock.

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Studio Libeskind unveils social housing that feels "like home" in Brooklyn

"Would Libeskind live in it?"

Daniel Libeskind's architecture firm Studio Libeskind has completed a 190-apartment affordable housing block for seniors in Brooklyn, New York, prompting heated debate among commenters.

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So Architecture adds textured "sanctuary" to cottage in Tasmania

"Beautiful combination of materials"

Readers are captivated by a cottage in Tasmania, expanded by studio So Architecture, which features a vaulted ceiling clad in wooden slats.

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Peris+Toral Arquitectes uses stone for social housing block in Mallorca

"Calm, dignified and timeless"

Spanish studio Peris+Toral Arquitectes has completed a social housing block in Mallorca that commenters think has "lovely materiality".

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Vision Pro a "new era of computing" says Apple design head following D&AD Awards win

"Increasing social isolation for everyone!"

The Apple Vision Pro will "redefine how we connect and create" says Apple's Alan Dye, as its operating system wins top honour at the D&AD Awards. Readers are responding to the announcement.

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Doriza Design transforms stone building into "imperfect" holiday home in Crete

"So many lovely details"

Commenters are discussing a 19th-century stone building which Greek studio Doriza Design converted into a holiday home in Crete.

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Highly sculptural roof defines Raleigh apartment block

"I like the sculptural moments in the roof line"

Readers are fascinated by the exterior of the South E8 housing block in Raleigh, USA, designed by architecture firm LOHA, characterized by metal cladding and an asymmetrical roof.

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Modektura adds sand terrazzo flooring to Kyiv apartment

"Beautiful finishes and detailing"

Commenters debate an apartment renovated by Ukrainian studio Modektura in Kyiv, which features sand terrazzo flooring.

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Riley Hooker creates inflatable seating informed by "slime mold" for collective gathering

"Fun furniture with a sense of humour; much-needed!"

Readers are enjoying a modular and twisting inflatable seating system by local designer Riley Hooker, unveiled at this year's NYCxDesign.

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