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This week, readers aren't convinced about a proposal to re-freeze sea water in the Arctic, but are delighted with the seesaws that have been installed on the US-Mexico border wall. We also announced the launch of our conference Dezeen Day. Read on for more...

 

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Iceberg-making submarine aims to tackle global warming by re-freezing the Arctic

"Cashing in on the climate change myth"

Readers are mocking a proposal to use a submarine-like vessel to re-freeze sea water in the Arctic in a bid to combat climate change.

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Rael San Fratell slots pink seesaws into US-Mexico border wall

"We need more of this and less venom"

Seesaws have been installed between the metal slats of the US-Mexico border wall so that children in both countries can play together.

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Dezeen to host first ever Dezeen Day design conference

"Dezeen Day will put our editorial values on a stage"

Dezeen has announced its first architecture, interiors and design conference, which will be held in London on 30 October.

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Gensler designs Pavillon Notre-Dame as temporary worship space

"I have seen more creativity on peanut packaging"

Readers aren't keen on Gensler's design for a temporary pavilion to be used as a place of worship following the fire at Notre-Dame

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Running brand On creates zero-impact mountain hut in Swiss Alps

"On and off"

Running brand On has created a temporary mountain cabin in the Swiss Alps to mark the launch of its latest collection.

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Six outdoor urinals for when you need to wee in the wild

"When you've gotta go, you've gotta go"

From female urinals for festivals to public toilets on the streets of Paris, we have rounded-up six of the freshest outdoor urinal designs.

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Nook Architects favours living space over bedrooms in Barcelona flat revamp

"I'm a big fan of cosy corners"

Nook Architects reduced the size of the bedrooms in a Barcelona flat to make room for a versatile new living and dining space. 

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Lotus Evija is the first fully electric hypercar from the British car maker

"I'd give my eye teeth for one of these"

Readers are keen to get behind the wheel of the Lotus Evija, the first all-electric supercar created by a British manufacturer.

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FORM/Kouichi Kimura designs Slender House in suburban Japan

"Cool house"

A stack of concrete and metal cuboids combine to create this long, narrow home in Japan by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects.

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Ewa Nowak's anti-AI mask protects wearers from mass surveillance

"No one would ever notice you"

Commenters are struggling to take a mask designed to make the wearer's face undetectable to facial recognition algorithms seriously.

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Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio proposes cantilevering glass pool over Norwegian fjord

"Natural beauty should be off-limits to intervention"

Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio has designed a concept for a hotel within a cliff edge in Norway, much to the dismay of readers. 

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Olympic committee unveils 2020 medals made from recycled smartphones

"I expected better from Japan"

Readers are disappointed by Junichi Kawanishi's Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals, despite them being crafted from recycled smartphones.

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Hackney House features black joinery and a back-garden sauna

"I like the floors"

This London home boasts a glazed extension, black timber decor and a garden sauna, but it's the floor that's caught one commenter's eye.

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