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This week, readers are discussing a colourful London house extension and debating whether or not the architecture profession is overreacting to US president Donald Trump's moves to promote classical architecture.

 

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Office S&M extends Hackney house for "both human and feline residents"

"At once refined and brash"

Readers are assessing a colourful extension to a London house by Office S&M, featuring a cat climbing frame and a cosy window seat.

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XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier in bid for "return of commercial supersonic flight"

"The aviation sector's climate impact is already problematic"

American aircraft company Boom Supersonic has achieved supersonic flight with its XB-1 prototype in a test flight above the Mojave Desert. Commenters react to the development.

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Nendo designs intertwined cottages for Hand in Hand House in Karuizawa

"Fun and frivolous"

Readers weigh in on the lastest project from Japanese studio Nendo – a house comprising six wooden cottages connected by a sinuous swooping roof in Karuizawa, central Japan.

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China to host world's first humans versus robots half marathon

"I wonder if these robots will have there own changing room – or should that be charging room?"

Commenters are enjoying news that humanoid robots have been invited to compete in a Beijing half marathon – against humans!

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Adrian James Architects wraps Copper Bottom house in origami-like shell

"The interior is just as nice as the exterior"

Readers are charmed by this "habitable power station" in Oxford, featuring a green-patinated copper shell topped with solar panels, designed by local studio Adrian James Architects.

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James Turrell reveals "monumental sequence of chambers" for AlUla desert installation

"Overflowing with respectful celebration"

Commenters discuss the sensitive renovation and expansion of the Green House by US studio Schwartz and Architecture, originally designed by Aaron Green, an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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BuroLandschap snakes cycle bridge over lake on former Belgian coal mine

"A simple unobstructive design"

Landscape architect BuroLandschap has designed an S-shaped bridge in Belgium that readers are calling "thoughtful".

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"Modernist architects have to understand the world is not coming to an end" says Justin Shubow

"This isn't about the merits of classical architecture; it's an authoritarian overreach"

The architecture profession is overreacting to US president Donald Trump's moves to promote classical architecture, National Civic Art Society president Justin Shubow told Dezeen. Commenters disagree.

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"New grand entrance" to be added to Musée du Louvre in biggest renovation for 35 years

"The Louvre doesn't need a grand new entrance"

French president Emmanuel Macron has announced major works for the Musée du Louvre in Paris, adding a second entrance and dedicated exhibition space for the Mona Lisa. Readers query the plans.

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ICON completes 3D-printed house with metal roof in Texas