This week, the world reflected on the legacy of IM Pei
This week on Dezeen, the world paid tribute to the "incredible life" of Chinese-American architect IM Pei, who passed away on Thursday aged 102.
Referred to by Li Xioadong as "a true master", Pritzker Prize-winning Pei was known for his bold modernist style, and illustrious portfolio of museums, libraries and civic centres.
Among his most significant works is the iconic glass-and-steel pyramid at the Musée du Louvre in Paris and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.
Bjarke Ingels makes surprise cameo in Game of Thrones
Elsewhere, Danish architect Bjarke Ingels was in the spotlight after he made a cameo appearance in HBO's fantasy epic Game of Thrones.
Ingels revealed the news on Instagram, where he posted a behind-the-scenes picture of himself in full costume along with personal friend Coster-Waldau, who stars as Jaime Lannister in the hit television show. The Barbican dives deep into artificial intelligence with More Than Human exhibition
In the design world, The Barbican began its exploration of artificial intelligence at the launch of its More Than Human exhibition, which features installations by Es Devlin and Lawrence Lek.
Meanwhile at the V&A, the museum's latest exhibition named Food: Bigger than the Plate also opened, taking visitors on a tour through of the food cycle from compost to plate.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro creating new five-kilometre-long park in London's Greenwich
Architecture news this week included Diller Scofidio + Renfro's comple...
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