"Dystopian ugly" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a cluster of seven staggered housing blocks in Abu Dhabi by Dutch studio MVRDV. More about "Dystopian ugly" says commenter
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"Like a concrete shipping container" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a house in Japan with thick walls of exposed concrete, completed by Studio Cochi Architects. More about "Like a concrete shipping container" says commenter
"Kan-ye not?" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has gutted a Tadao Ando-designed home in California. More about "Kan-ye not?" asks commenter
"Thank God for the sexy cabinets" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an apartment in Porto with graphic metal facades, curving glass-brick walls and bespoke black and white cabinets. More about "Thank God for the sexy cabinets" says commenter
"Just another out-of-scale, look-at-me, ego-trip design" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that Oklahoma City Council has approved an "unlimited height" for Legends Tower. More about "Just another out-of-scale, look-at-me, ego-trip design" says commenter
"If it's ludicrously expensive then it must be good" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a report exploring the growing phenomenon of luxury car brands building skyscrapers. More about "If it's ludicrously expensive then it must be good" says commenter
"Heatherwick naysayers are missing the point" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign is developing a master's degree at Loughborough University. More about "Heatherwick naysayers are missing the point" says commenter
"That roof structure looks delicious" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a rammed-earth public toilet in Japan designed by local studio Tono Mirai Architects. More about "That roof structure looks delicious" says commenter
"Powerful demonstration of architecture at its best" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a selection of brutalist and modernist churches captured by photographer Jamie McGregor Smith in his book Sacred Modernity. More about "Powerful demonstration of architecture at its best" says commenter
"Doing more with less is always commendable" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a skinny house with exposed concrete walls in Japan, designed by local studio IGArchitects. More about "Doing more with less is always commendable" says commenter
"Did I wake up in the wrong multiverse today?" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign, which reimagines "boring" versions of UK landmarks including The Tower of London and Edinburgh Castle. More about "Did I wake up in the wrong multiverse today?" asks commenter
"All this money and look what it leads to" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing renderings released by Dolce & Gabbana of a supertall skyscraper in Miami, which will be the brand's first residential tower. More about "All this money and look what it leads to" says commenter
"A crazy bit of architecture" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio's design for its first building in South America, which was informed by indigenous weaving practices. More about "A crazy bit of architecture" says commenter
"Skyscrapers are irrelevant to architecture" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a black-clad, "modernist" skyscraper completed in downtown Los Angeles by architecture studio Marmol Radziner. More about "Skyscrapers are irrelevant to architecture" says commenter
"Why can't we have nice architecture in Miami?" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, commenters were left unimpressed by car brand Mercedes-Benz' plans for its first branded skyscraper in North America. More about "Why can't we have nice architecture in Miami?" asks commenter
"The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a trio of incomplete skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles that have been covered in graffiti. More about "The graffiti rather improves the aesthetics" says commenter
"Interesting, but aesthetically it's already dated" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Danish architecture studio BIG's recently completed skyscraper in Texas. More about "Interesting, but aesthetically it's already dated" says commenter
"Some of the most interesting work published these days" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a monolithic concrete concert hall in the coastal resort of Aranya in Qinhuangdao, completed by Chinese studio Vector Architects. More about "Some of the most interesting work published these days" says commenter
"The buffet must be epic" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that the world's largest cruise ship has set off on its maiden voyage amid controversy over the environmental impact of its new fuel. More about "The buffet must be epic" says commenter
"Beautiful structure in the perfect location" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a mirrored cafe pavilion and courtyard at the site of The Old War Office in Whitehall, London. More about "Beautiful structure in the perfect location" says commenter