"Wait, this wasn't a joke?" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing drone footage that has revealed The Line megacity is under construction in Saudi Arabia. More about "Wait, this wasn't a joke?" says commenter
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"A fantastic way to apply architectural history to a modern structure" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Mexican architecture firm Estudio MMX's recently completed Progreso Museum of Geology and other top architecture and design stories. More about "A fantastic way to apply architectural history to a modern structure" says commenter
"Not as stupid as an air-conditioned stadium in Qatar" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers have had lots to say about Saudi Arabia's plan to host the Asian Winter Games "in the heart of the desert". More about "Not as stupid as an air-conditioned stadium in Qatar" says commenter
"Fantastic! And I love the feet" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers have had strong reactions to Studio Job's surreal stained glass screen for a Dutch art institute, in the Netherlands. More about "Fantastic! And I love the feet" says commenter
"Unsettling yet splendid" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are dissecting a pair of inclined skyscrapers in Paris, designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel. More about "Unsettling yet splendid" says commenter
"Charles spoke for the majority" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the impact King Charles III had on British architecture while he was the Prince of Wales. More about "Charles spoke for the majority" says commenter
"People should start living differently" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Kate Treggiden's opinion piece on solar and renewable energy and other top architecture and design stories. More about "People should start living differently" says commenter
"Paint out that green" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating David Kohn's Red House in Dorset, which celebrates English eccentricities. More about "Paint out that green" says commenter
"Build one of these nightmares in order to see it fail" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating architecture studio ZN Era's proposal for a skyscraper called Downtown Circle, which would be built around the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai. More about "Build one of these nightmares in order to see it fail" says commenter
"The world at large doesn't value architecture in the slightest" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating Andrew Daley's opinion piece which argued that "architects must reject the 'follow your passion' narrative and see themselves as workers". More about "The world at large doesn't value architecture in the slightest" says commenter
"Limiting any experimental city model is a mistake" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating two stories we published further exploring plans for the 170-kilometre-long Saudi city The Line. More about "Limiting any experimental city model is a mistake" says commenter
"Nothing about skyscrapers has anything to do with nature" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a proposal for a London skyscraper designed by Arney Fender Katsalidis, which the studio said "takes inspiration from nature". More about "Nothing about skyscrapers has anything to do with nature" says commenter
"Humanity isn't a guinea pig" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a video of The Line, a 500-metre-tall, mirror-clad skyscraper that was designed to house nine million people in Saudi Arabia and other top stories. More about "Humanity isn't a guinea pig" says commenter
"If this gets built I will eat everybody's hat" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the recently unveiled visuals of a 500-metre-tall linear city named The Line, which will be built in Saudi Arabia and other top stories. More about "If this gets built I will eat everybody's hat" says commenter
"This is the craziest thing I've ever heard," says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the Happy Cow collection of conceptual sex toys as well as other top architecture and design stories. More about "This is the craziest thing I've ever heard," says commenter
"Fake fruit is just as absurd as fake meat" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a low-impact alternative to "unsustainable" avocados and other top stories. More about "Fake fruit is just as absurd as fake meat" says commenter
Marcus Fairs was a "true visionary and will be sadly missed" say commenters
In this week's comments update, readers are paying tribute to Dezeen's founder Marcus Fairs following his unexpected death last week, as well as discussing top architecture and design stories. More about Marcus Fairs was a "true visionary and will be sadly missed" say commenters
"Burger King must be talking to Brad Pitt as we speak," says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Kanye West's redesign of fast-food chain McDonald's packaging and other top stories. More about "Burger King must be talking to Brad Pitt as we speak," says commenter
Commenter calls proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements to UK "utter madness"
In this week's comments update, readers are talking about the UK government's proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements and other top stories. More about Commenter calls proposal to reintroduce imperial measurements to UK "utter madness"
"Architectural education has always been contentious" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are talking about the culture of harassment at the Bartlett School of Architecture and other top stories. More about "Architectural education has always been contentious" says commenter