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This week, readers are debating the completed Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza and weighing in on the traditional-versus-modernist style architecture debate.

 

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Grand Egyptian Museum reaches completion in Giza

"Monumental, but lifeless"

Readers are debating the highly-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza by Dublin studio Heneghan Peng Architects.

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Do people really prefer traditional architecture?

"I judge architecture as good or bad, not by style"

As Donald Trump's championing of classical architecture resurfaces the traditional-versus-modernist style debate, Lizzie Crook explores what the public wants from the way buildings look. Commenters react.

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Robbie Williams ventures into furniture design with The Introvert Chair

"Wouldn’t a chair for an introvert envelop and protect you? "

Readers are pleasantly surprised by Robbie Williams' chair for Dutch furniture brand Moooi, designed with a padded seat that aims to mimic the feeling of a hug.

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Buildings become "dance partners" at Snøhetta's Dartmouth arts centre extension

"This is really an exceptionally detailed and beautifully executed project"

International architecture studio Snøhetta has completed an "elegant" expansion to the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College, fitting two new cubic volumes onto an existing 1960s building.

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Landmark report finds "blatant and uncompromising sexism" in UK architecture

"Perfect absurdity"

US president Donald Trump has fired the six remaining members of independent federal agency the Commission of Fine Arts, a group of architects and urban planners meant to review projects such as the planned triumphal arch. Readers are reacting to the news.

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Tadao Ando unveils twisting design for Dubai Museum of Art

"His early work was so good"

Commenters are rating Japanese architect Tadao Ando's design for an art museum in Dubai, which will be housed in a rounded, twisting building overlooking the emirate's natural saltwater creek.

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Adjaye Associates-designed Princeton University Art Museum opens

"Are you sure this wasn’t built 50 years ago?"

The concrete-clad Princeton University Art Museum has opened in New Jersey, USA, the first major project designed by architect David Adjaye to open since he was accused of sexual misconduct. Readers aren't keen on the dated design.

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"We want love stories between architects and Albania" says prime minister Edi Rama

"Despite the intent, Tirana looks like a very bad version of a very bad city"

Albania's prime minister Edi Rama explains why he is paying so much attention to architecture in this exclusive interview. Commenters share their thoughts.

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RSHP transforms "Sydney's back door into a new front door" with Barangaroo masterplan

"Looks very elegant, with a finesse in finishes"

British studio RSHP has completed the Barangaroo South masterplan in Sydney, transforming an abandoned container port into a harbourside commercial and residential district. Readers are praising the plans.

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