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This week, readers are debating Saudi Arabia's plans for a stadium being built as part of the Neom project and commenting on a skyscraper in Toronto, Canada, by Pei Architects. Read on for more...

 

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Skyscraper by Pei Architects follows "Toronto's rich tradition of concrete"

"Toronto seems to be where architecture goes to die"

Readers aren't convinced by a skyscraper in Toronto, Canada, wrapped in precast concrete balconies by New York studio Pei Architects.

What do you think? ›

 

Saudi Arabia reveals all 15 stadiums for the 2034 World Cup

"How many of these ideas will ever be built as extravagantly as envisioned?"

Commenters are discussing the recently unveiled Saudi Arabian stadiums that are set to host the 2034 football World Cup.

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David/Nicolas balances classic and contemporary in renovated Gio Ponti apartment

"An elegant melange and a triumph of design sensitivity"

Readers are captivated by an apartment in Milan refurbished by French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas.

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Saudi Arabia unveils 2034 World Cup stadium on The Line at Neom

"The programme gets more fantastical with every new accretion"

Commenters debate Saudi Arabia's plans for a stadium 350 metres above the ground, as part of Neom's megacity project The Line.

Do you agree? ›

 

Wearable Friend device aims to fight loneliness with AI companionship

"Digital band-aids for real-world problems will have the opposite of the intended effect"

Readers react to US start-up Friend's plans to launch an AI-powered necklace wearable, which promises "constant companionship".

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Khan Bonshek arranges east London home around brick "spine wall"

"Lots of details to enjoy on this one"

Readers are praising a terraced house in East London, remodelled by architecture studio Khan Bonshek around a central brick wall.

Which is your favourite detail? ›

 

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Erbar Mattes creates "expansive feel" for brick house in London

"Minimalism is like meditation"

Commenters are divided over a calm and neutral timber-framed house in Wimbledon by London studio Erbar Mattes.

What's minimalism to you? ›

 

"World's first powered pants" by Arc'teryx and Skip give hikers a boost as they walk

"This product would make people not use their own muscles"

Readers have concerns about a pair of hiking trousers with a built-in exoskeleton by outdoor brand Arc'teryx and Google spinoff Skip.

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