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Readers are in awe of this concrete, oak and travertine house and poolhouse overlooking Lake Zurich, but some question how comfortable it would be to live in. Read the story and comments »
Although many think this wooden concept bike looks amazing, some think that it may not perform very well, with commenter Markdev saying: "There is a reason professional road bikes are made from carbon fibre and not wood". Read the story and comments »
A tower of books encased inside a glass pyramid at this Dutch public library has been very popular, though readers hope that intense sunlight won't damage the collection. Read the story and comments »
This silicone rubber jewellery collection containing fleshy earrings, nipple brooches and sanitary pads has readers squirming, but one commenter mentioned that they'd be "great for Halloween". Read the story and comments »
The three-storey bookshelf that runs through the middle of this Rotterdam townhouse caused one reader to contemplate how digital e-readers don't look quite as impressive in interior design as bound volumes. Read the story and comments »
Designs for a 220-storey skyscraper to be built with ready made 'Meccano' pieces in just seven months has sparked a debate as to whether this speedy construction method is "just a technical exercise" or "an engineering and production truth that should really be explored". Read the story and comments »
Commenter Jon thinks that this Japanese apartment block fronted with a grid of chunky balconies could provide the backdrop for a scene from a thriller film. Read the story and comments »
One reader thinks that this mechanical contraption which wakes you up by chirping like a bird would be "irritatingly repetitive", while commenter Zazous suggests opening a window to "listen to real birds instead". Read the story and comments »
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A Chinese firm's plans to construct the world's tallest building in just seven months received the most comments »
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