In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the renovation and extension of the Saint-Francois Convent on the island of Corsica and debating other top stories.
French studio Amelia Tavella Architectes has renovated and extended a 15th-century convent on the island of Corsica.
The studio looked to preserve the history and essence of the convent, which was built in 1480, by adding a perforated copper extension that adjoined its ruined walls.
"Lovely, gossamer-like qualities"
Commenters are divided. "Beautiful project," said Alfred Hitchock, "but it could be even better if it were built from local natural stone, with a clay tiled roof."
"Nah," replied Scott Chegg, getting numerous upvotes. "Lovely, gossamer-like qualities," continued JZ. "Would love to see it after the copper patinas; what will be lost in the shimmering qualities and gained in the weathered textures."
"My word," said Think, "that is absolutely exquisite."
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Studio Libeskind completes angular Holocaust memorial in Amsterdam
Commenter says "Libeskind remains the master of the architectural metaphor"
Readers are discussing the Dutch Holocaust Memorial of Names, which Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind's studio has completed in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
"Powerful work," said Humbled. "Libeskind remains the master ...