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This week, readers are commenting on space tourism company Space Perspective's test capsule for its Neptune spacecraft and discussing the Beijing City Library in China by Snøhetta. Read on for more...

 

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Medprostor tops 12th-century church in Slovenia with folding roof

"Effective solution for such a ruin"

Local studio Medprostor has covered and partially repaired a 900-year-old Romanesque church in Slovenia, placing an operable roof on top of the open structure. Commenters are applauding the remodel.

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Space Perspective completes capsule for balloon-powered "journey to the edge of space"

"When will we stop using all our natural resources when our habitation here on earth is so terrible?"

Space tourism company Space Perspective has unveiled a test capsule for its Neptune spacecraft that, buoyed by a giant balloon, could carry tourists into the stratosphere next year. Readers remain unconvinced.

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Snøhetta creates library to emulate feeling of "sitting under a tree"

"Books appear to be the least important item"

Commenters are critiquing the Beijing City Library, a glass-lined building in China filled with towering tree-like columns and tiered seating, completed by international studio Snøhetta.

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Scientists develop hybrid "beef rice" as future meat alternative

"What is wrong with real meat?"

Scientists from South Korea's Yonsei University have invented what they believe to be a sustainable, high-protein food in the form of "beef rice", made by growing cow cells in grains of rice. Readers aren't sure.

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Álvaro Siza expands his Serralves Museum in Porto with angular gallery

"Looking forward to seeing the latest on what is absolutely his finest museum"

Commenters are engaged in a debate over Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza's extension of his 1999 Serralves Museum project in Porto

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BIG unveils visual identity for Denmark's 3 Days of Design festival 2024

"The letter spacing is all over the place"

Readers are reacting to the graphics that define the identity of this year's 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen, which were designed by Danish architecture firm BIG.

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Peter Pichler Architecture encloses geometric office block with pleated facades

"That's quite a landmark. I love it"

Peter Pichler Architecture has designed headquarters for manufacturer Bonfiglioli, in Bologna, with a slanted roof covered in pleated mesh. Commenters think the building has "no bad edges".

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The Royal Mint releases collectable George Michael coin

"Royal Mint should be above producing dross like this"

Readers are underwhelmed by a collectable coin featuring singer George Michael, unveiled by The British Royal Mint, that comes in a variety of colours and finishes.

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BIG completes interlocking EPIQ skyscraper in Quito designed as "buildings within a building"

"They used to design from the essence, now they are more inclined to gimmicks"

Danish architecture studio BIG has completed the EPIQ tower in Ecuador, which consists of L-shaped stacked blocks that curve as they meet at the structure's centre. Commenters share their thoughts.

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SILO creates Steel Louise house for Charlotte neighbourhood with "dramatic contradictions"

"Those cacti are great. I'd get one if I had space and the spare cash"

Readers are discussing the set for the Bottega Veneta show at Milan Fashion Week which featured a special edition of Le Corbusier's LC14 Cabanon stool and Murano glass giant flowering cacti.

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James Turrell installs illuminated skylight at New York City school

"If the installation can inspire even one student to be creative – it is worth it"

James Turrell has created an illuminated skylight and seating chamber at a New York City private school, which allows viewers to have "a unique and personal experience of the sky". Commenters respond.

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Surman Weston self-builds "characterful family home" with three gardens in London

"Compelling relationships of form, material and plan"

Readers are commenting on a self-build project by architecture studio Surman Weston in London which features hit-and-miss brickwork.

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