"A true gentleman of architecture"

This week's best stories and comments from Dezeen View online This week, the world paid tribute to architect IM Pei but ridiculed the shape of a new stadium in Qatar. With one week to go until entries close, Dezeen Awards judges share what a winning entry looks like. Read on for more...      "It's hard to take seriously" The Al Wakrah Stadium in Qatar has hosted its first match, but the attention of our readers is on the design's yonic shape. Read more ›   "A true gentleman of architecture" The architecture world commemorates the work and life of IM Pei, who has passed away aged 102.  Read more ›   "Design that is not only beautiful, but also clever" As the deadline for entries edges closer, our Dezeen Awards 2019 judges tell readers what they'll be looking for in this year's winners. Read more ›     "A missed opportunity for the creatives of the world" Commenters disagree on the interpretation of this year's Met Gala theme, in response to trend forecaster Li Edelkoort's criticism of the vanity of the event. Read more ›   "Retro baby" Coca-Cola's repackaged mixers are throwing commenters back to the time of the product's first release in the 1890s. Read more ›   "I find this quite beautiful" Casa Z in a Mexican beach town has one reader doing a U-turn on their previous dislike of luxury holiday homes. Read more ›   "I can imagine drifting off – to sleep that is" The Sarco self-administering death pod has one commenter wanting one for their garden, but only if it comes with a sound system. Read more ›   "Literally the thin end of the wedge" After five years of legal battles, Herzog & de Meuron's Tour Triangle will tower over Paris, but commenters think it will be an eyesore. Read more ›   "An elegant solution" Readers applaud Joe Doucet's motorcycle helmet design with integrated lights, but wonder if it provides adequate protection. Read more ›   "Beautiful" Interiors of Ben Thompson's new Hampshire hotel are appealling to commenters as a possible new aesthetic for English country houses. Read more ›     "An elaborate way of clearing snow" A moving terrace that follows the sun, designed by Robert Konieczny, could have other uses say commenters. Read more ›   "Enhances products' design and colour" Commenters think the simple surfaces of Milan's Valextra store by John Pawson provide a suitable backdrop for the brightly hued bags. Read more ›   "Colourful Scandinavian minimalism" Reform's newest customisation of IKEA kitchens with mix-and-match coloured doors are brightening our readers' days. Read more ›   "The pictures are breathtaking" Our selection of interior designers featured in Elle Decoration China's annual book has readers mesmorised. Read more ›   This week's top jobs on Dezeen Jobs 3D visualiser at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners in London, UK Architectural designer at Matt Fajkus Architecture in Austin, USA Junior/mid-level architect at Aedas in China Package architect at Wilkinson Eyre in London, UK Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Weekly. Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise