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This week we celebrated the work of Antoni Gaudí

This week on Dezeen, we launched our Gaudí Centenary series marking 100 years since the death of Catalonia's most famous architect.

We kicked off the series with an introduction that looked at the key moments and buildings from Antoni Gaudí's life and career.

The main tower of the Sagrada Familia was inaugurated this week

As the central tower on Gaudí's most famous work, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, was inaugurated by Pope Leo XIV, we spoke to a lead architect working at the cathedral, Mauricio Cortés.

"I've read a few headlines that said that, this year, the Sagrada Familia will be completed," Cortés told Dezeen. "However, the case is that the central towers will be completed with the Jesus tower, but then there are future challenges ahead."

We also interviewed the author of the book God's Architect, who said that canonising Gaudí as a saint would disregard his internal struggles in pursuit of divine perfection.

Highlights of 3 Days of Design included 3D-printed cutlery

In Copenhagen, the city is hosting the latest edition of the 3 Days of Design festival.

Highlights included 3D-printed futuristic cutlery, furniture made from electronic waste and coffee shells and products that explore bathing culture.

Oki Sato stepped down

Also in design news, the founder of design studio Nendo, Oki Sato, announced that he was stepping down.

Sato announced that he would be handing over the leadership baton to managing director Akihiro Ito and his role as chief designer to "talented young designers".

We rounded up the World Cup stadiums

With the World Cup kicking off in the USA, Mexico and Canada, we took a look at the 16 stadiums hosting games at this year's tournament.

In the US, stadiums that are usually home to American football teams, including SoFi Stadium (pictured), will host games, while in Mexico, the Estadio Azteca will be hosting its third World Cup.

A contemporary suburban house was one of this week's most popular projects

Popular projects this week included a contemporary take on a suburban house in west London, a self-designed studio in Camber Sands and a mile-long convention centre in China.

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