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This week, readers are discussing the passing of US architect Robert AM Stern and Hong Kong's devastating high-rise fire.

 

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Daria Sheina Studio designs off-grid British Columbia cabin

"Having the seated mountain view impeded for the sake of a tilted cube feels like a fail"

Readers are reacting The Nest, an off-grid cabin with cedar-wrapped rotated volumes that allow panoramic views of the Howe Sound off the coast of British Columbia by Daria Sheina Studio.

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US architect Robert AM Stern dies aged 86

"An important voice in the architectural discourse"

Commenters are saddened by the passing of US architect Robert AM Stern, who was the long-time dean of Yale University.

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Bamboo scaffolding under scrutiny following devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire

"It's a man-made tragedy, don't blame the bamboos"

Bamboo scaffolding and safety netting have been blamed for contributing to the spread of an enormous high-rise building fire in Hong Kong that has claimed at least 55 lives. Readers hope someone is "held accountable" for the tragedy.

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Performance Review series

"Too much handi-craft, not enough actual design."

With entry-level design jobs receiving hundreds of applications per opening, Cajsa Carlson explores whether there's simply an oversupply of aspiring designers as part of our Performance Review series. Commenters share their thoughts.

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Carbon Cell makes plastic-free alternative to polystyrene

"So happy to see good news!"

British company Carbon Cell has used agricultural waste to make a carbon-negative and compostable alternative to polystyrene packaging. Commenters are pleased by the development.

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Twisting slate roof tops coastal Latvian home by Made

"Beautiful construction quality and execution"

Readers are discussing the Pāvilosta House, an annexe to a home on Latvia's western coast, designed by local studio Made.

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New South unveils muqarna-informed ceramic pavilion

"What a beautiful glaze on these blue tiles"

Readers show enthusiasm for the Muqarnas Pavilion in Saint-Étienne, France, designed by architecture studio New South and informed by sacred Islamic architecture.

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EBBA founder's all-timber London apartment celebrates "alive and imperfect" wood

"Wood at its finest! It all feels in its place."

EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan has renovated his own London apartment in a former tea factory, featuring walls, floors, furniture, and even speakers crafted from Douglas fir. Commenters are in love.

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RSHP among studios to complete stations for Melbourne's Metro Tunnel

"These are mostly hard joyless spaces... sad"

Architecture studios RSHP, Hassell and WW+P Architects have created the five stations for the Metro Tunnel rail network in Melbourne. Readers are underwhelmed.

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