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This week, readers are discussing Meta's first in-house-designed AI smart glassesΒ and a facade system by Russian studio MeganomΒ comprising more than 200,000 laser-cut aluminium elements.

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Meta's first in-house AI glasses designs include a Kylie Jenner collaboration

"Kylie's design is the first version of these that I think actually looks chic"

Commenters are intrigued by Meta's first in-house-designed AI smart glasses, which the company has touted as more affordable and ergonomic than its previous versions.

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Meganom clads Manhattan skyscraper with thousands of custom aluminium "bricks"

"That's a mighty expensive facade!"

Readers are discussing a facade system by Russian studio Meganom comprising more than 200,000 laser-cut aluminium elements for its in-progress 262 Fifth Avenue skyscraper in Manhattan.

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Abu Dhabi reveals plans for Frank Gehry-designed performing arts venue

"They really are just going for the architectural carnival over there"

Construction has commenced on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi, a performing arts venue designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry before his death, Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has announced. Readers weigh in.

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Jumbo tidal wave cascades through Louis Vuitton show in Paris

"Forgive me if I'm wrong but isn't the world on fire?"

Commenters are confused by Pharrell Williams' 37-metre-wide wave installation for Louis Vuitton's Spring Summer 2027 menswear show, which was powered by water from Paris's aquatic network despite Europe's recent heatwave.

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Aaltos' Paimio Sanatorium set to be turned into "future-oriented" hotel by SnΓΈhetta

"This should be an interesting adaptive re-use of a fantastic Aalto Building"

Readers react to images ofΒ SnΓΈhetta's vision for a hotel in Aino and Alvar Aalto's iconic 1930s sanatorium in Paimio, Finland, which will include turning patient rooms into bedrooms.

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"There has not been cultural change as a result of Grenfell" says ARB CEO Hugh Simpson

"The real reason the culture shift isn't happening is due to low fees and unpaid overtime"

Necessary cultural change within the construction industry is still yet to happen nine years on from the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, the man in charge of the UK architects' regulator tells Dezeen in this interview. Commenters share their thoughts.

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Golf cart, small car and moon buggy meet in electric vehicle Amble One

"At a top speed of 65 kilometres per hour (40 m/h) surprised there are no seatbelts or airbags"

Former Apple designer Julian Hoenig and Forpeople founder Michael Tropper have teamed up to enter the mobility space with Amble One – a doorless electric buggy that they hope will become a lightweight alternative to cars for short trips. Readers are fascinated.

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Hello Wood transforms abandoned railway site in Zurich with "indoor-outdoor cultural hub"

"Great use of pink; the harmony it creates with the beautiful woodwork is lovely"

Commenters praise a "highly functional and very Instagrammable" colourful dining and events complex by architecture studio Hello Wood, built from cross-laminatedΒ timberΒ onΒ a former railway freight yard in Switzerland.

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"There's no point hoping that this RIBA presidential election can make much difference"

"The role of RIBA president is almost ceremonial at this point"

History suggests that the upcoming election of a new RIBA president will do little to address the issues plaguing UK architects, writes Neal Shasore. Readers respond.

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