MAST set to transform abandoned Milanese sand quarry into floating park
Copenhagen-based architecture studio MAST has unveiled plans to create a park with floating buildings and islands called Centroparco in an abandoned sand quarry on the outskirts of Milan. More about MAST set to transform abandoned Milanese sand quarry into floating park
"The exterior walls will make an excellent canvas for Banksy" says commenter
In this week's comments update readers discussed a monolithic home in Mexico created as a haven for the residents and other top architecture and design stories. More about "The exterior walls will make an excellent canvas for Banksy" says commenter
"Finally some warm colours in this neoliberal dystopia" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers discussed a block-long timber truss bridge that connects Manhattan's High Line to the renovated Penn Station and other top architecture and design stories. More about "Finally some warm colours in this neoliberal dystopia" says commenter
"What happened to the concept of human beings collaborating on a design" asks commenter
In this week's comments update, readers discussed Tilly Talbot, a designer powered by artificial intelligence, as well as other top architecture and design stories. More about "What happened to the concept of human beings collaborating on a design" asks commenter
"Appropriate playground for future generations" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing New Zealand artist Mike Hewson's public playground, which contains 24 massive rough-hewn bluestone boulders. More about "Appropriate playground for future generations" says commenter
Commenter thinks BIG's Calgary skyscraper has "more a wine bottle than feminine shape"
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Danish architecture studio BIG's 222-metre-high Telus Sky Tower in Calgary and other top architecture and design stories. More about Commenter thinks BIG's Calgary skyscraper has "more a wine bottle than feminine shape"
Timber bridge offers visitors 360-degree views of Belgian heathland and forest
Architecture studios Maat-Ontwerpers and Bart Lens have created a cycle path called Cycling Through the Heathland as part of a tourism cycling network through the Belgium province of Limburg. More about Timber bridge offers visitors 360-degree views of Belgian heathland and forest
"Thor's Hammer flattens another 13-storey parking ramp" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing North Carolina architecture studio Duda Paine's 405 Colorado office building in Austin and other top architecture and design stories. More about "Thor's Hammer flattens another 13-storey parking ramp" says commenter
Studio Egret West unveils Manchester's first city centre park for 100 years
London-based Studio Egret West has designed Mayfield Park in Manchester, which is said to be the city's first new central park in more than 100 years. More about Studio Egret West unveils Manchester's first city centre park for 100 years
"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
"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
"Shiny buildings are always a bad idea" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating the newly revealed visuals of Frank Gehry's tallest-ever residential skyscrapers and other top stories. More about "Shiny buildings are always a bad idea" says commenter
DSDHA creates public square above the tracks of Liverpool Street Station
Architecture studio DSDHA has created the public Exchange Square in the City of London alongside Liverpool Street Station. More about DSDHA creates public square above the tracks of Liverpool Street Station