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This week, readers are debating architect Shalom Baranes' revised design for the proposed White House ballroom and an AI-powered home robot by electronics brand LG.

 

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HW Studio designs concrete house that "withdraws discreetly" in Mexico

"Gloomy interior... meh!"

Readers are unconvinced by a concrete house on the Pacific coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, designed by architecture practice HW Studio.

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White House considering "one-storey addition to the West Wing" with updated ballroom plans

"It's such a lame proposal, why not build a new tower on the site?"

Commenters are discussing a revised "more-graceful" design of the proposed White House ballroom by architect Shalom Baranes.

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LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"

"Who would pay to bring intrusive surveillance tools like these into their homes?"

Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. Readers share their thoughts.

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Demolished buildings 16 years older in US than in Europe, report finds

"Honestly, I am not surprised"

Researchers have found that buildings demolished during the 21st century in European cities had a shorter lifespan than those in US cities. Commenters say it is "a very strange selection of cities to study".

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"World's first ultrasonic chef's knife" vibrates for easier chopping

"This is a nice idea, but I prefer the steel and workmanship of a 'real' knife"

Readers are debating Seattle Ultrasonics' C-200 ultrasonic knife, unveiled at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas and designed to vibrate more than 30,000 times per second for smoother cuts.

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Trump aide wants Washington NFL stadium to incorporate "neoclassical elements"

"We already have enough parametric stadiums"

National Capital Planning Commission chairman Will Scharf has suggested the planned stadium by HKS for the NFL team Washington Commanders should have a "classical" design. Commenters disagree.

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TDM's Neo headphones twist to become a portable speaker

"We do not need to make it easier for people to play music out loud"

Readers are sceptical of technology brand TDM's "first-of-its-kind" audio device, revealed at this year's CES, which twists from headphones into a Bluetooth speaker.

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Commoncraft uses cantilever to extend "unconventional" Brooklyn building

"It's a very fun form, I'll say that!"

Commoncraft has used a cantilevered volume to curve 545 Metropolitan over its neighbours, navigating the narrow Brooklyn site to provide more floor space. Commenters say it is a "nice application of NYC's single-stair law".

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Cox Architecture and Hassell unveil plans for Brisbane Olympic Stadium

"Maybe a little bit greenwashy, but also a very graceful and smooth building"

Australian studios Cox Architecture and Hassell have released visuals of a stadium in Brisbane set to serve as the main venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Readers weigh in on the plans.

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