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This week, readers admired a gabled house in Slovakia and said goodbye to influential graphic designer Milton Glaser. Read on for more...

 

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Martin Skoček contrasts contemporary facade of House V with rustic brick interiors

"I worry about the shower: water everywhere!"

The time-worn bricks that line the interiors of this gabled house have won over readers, but one commenter has a practical concern.

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Milton Glaser, designer of the "I ♥ New York" logo, dies aged 91

"Cheers Milton Glaser!"

Milton Glaser, the influential American graphic designer best known for the iconic "I ♥ New York" logo, died this week on his 91st birthday.

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Seven Santorini island retreats by Kapsimalis Architects

"Beautiful conversion of existing structures"

Readers are impressed by the ingenuity of the seven Santorini architecture projects that feature in our round up.

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Safdie Architects reveals "horizontal skyscraper" at Raffles City Chongqing

"This, to me, is just odd looking"

Safdie Architects' Crystal skybridge at the Raffles City Chongqing complex in China has connected four skyscrapers, but divided readers.

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NASA releases decade-long time lapse of the sun

"Such amazing and extraordinary footage"

NASA has compiled over 87,000 high-resolution images of the sun from the past decade to create an incredibly detailed time-lapse movie.

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Offices after pandemic will "balance physical and virtual work" says Perkins and Will interior design director

"A balance of physical and virtual work experiences will become the norm"

Perkins and Will interior designer Meena Krenek has developed proposals to rethink the purpose of the workplace after coronavirus.

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Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter Group reveals pavilion spun by 17,532 silkworms

"Complicated and crude at the same time"

Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter Group used silkworms as construction workers and designers in the creation of a pavilion in Italy.

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Bloco Arquitetos reconfigures 1960s Brasília apartment with translucent walls

"Very tasteful renovation"

Readers have applauded Bloco Arquitetos' renovation of a 1960s apartment for being authentic to the building's heritage.

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Chunky limestone walls feature in California residence Atherton Contemporary

"Nice. I'll take two."

One reader would like to take this split-cut limestone house by Pacific Peninsula Architecture and Leverone Design home.

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Aino and Alvar Aalto's Savoy restaurant in Helsinki restored after 80 years

"I'm not sure what impresses me more"

Commenters are pleased by Artek's renovation of Helsinki restaurant Savoy but feel the eatery's age is also worthy of congratulations.

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Mas-aqui uses multiple levels to open up Yurikago House in Barcelona

"The overall vibe is pretty cool"

Mas-aqui has revamped the interior of a Barcelona apartment with new half-levels, receiving mixed reviews from commenters.

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I/thee builds prototype papier-mache home on Texas cattle farm

"What happens if it rains?"

Readers are wondering how well I/thee and Roundhouse's papier-mache domes will withstand the elements.

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David Chipperfield unveils Würth art gallery in southern Germany

"Looks like something out of a horror movie"

David Chipperfield Architects has built an art gallery and conference hall in Künzelsau, Germany, which some readers find frightening.

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Pulleys open wood shutters covering Wyoming house by Olson Kundig

"Pretty damn nice chalet"

Olson Kundig has installed large wooden shutters across the front of a house in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, impressing readers.

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