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This week, readers are debating plans for a new city in the United Arab Emirates designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and remembering the architect and theorist Léon Krier, who has passed away aged 79.

 

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Charred timber and exposed concrete defines conjoined houses in Germany by Buero Wagner

"A sharp and inspiring take on suburban densification"

Dezeen readers discuss the charred timber cladding and exposed concrete interiors of conjoined homes in Germany by Buero Wagner.

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"Where does the water come from?"

Commenters have questions about Zaha Hadid Architects' plans for a new city on the outskirts of Sharjah, UAE, designed for environmental management company Beeah Group and set to be built in the desert.

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MAD installs draping Chinese Paper Umbrella at Venice Architecture Biennale

"Wonderful atmosphere! Bravo!"

Readers applaud an installation created by architecture studio MAD for this year's Venice Architecture Biennale.

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Simone Brewster mimics ancient architecture for colourful London pavilion

"Beautiful and thoughtful work"

Readers are admiring a series of large sculptural fragments which make up this architectural folly created by artist Simone Brewster.

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Poundbury planner Léon Krier dies aged 79

"He will be appreciated long after current fads are over"

Commenters were saddened to hear news of the death of well-known critic of modernism and Poundbury architect Léon Krier.

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Martin Binder designs seesaw bench to encourage "more playfulness and less polarisation"

"A great idea – I'd be thrilled to see this in my neighbourhood"

Berlin-based artist Martin Binder has installed a bench in Einbeck, Germany, which acts like a seesaw. Readers are inspired by the design.

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Sustainable construction organisation HouseEurope! wins Obel Award 2025

"Design cannot save the world but it can make a world worth saving"

Readers react to an opinion piece by Smith Mordak which argues that, under capitalism, we cannot make ethical products affordable.

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Grand Palais fully reopens following Chatillon Architectes restoration

"Wonderful to see such a respectful renovation"

Readers are amazed by the final phase of French studio Chatillon Architectes' renovation of the historic Grand Palais in Paris.

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Hotel Wuxi MGallery Collection informed by historical poet's home

"Both poetic and sensitive to its location"

Commenters agree this new boutique hotel in Wuxi, China, evokes the sense of poetic tranquility that the designers say they were aiming for.

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