"Go hug somebody"

This week's best stories and comments from Dezeen View online This week, readers are defending the future of architecture amidst advancements in artificial intelligence and sharing opinions on what's caused a decline in profits at London's Design Museum. Read on for more...     "He clearly doesn't know what architects do" Sebastian Errazuriz has angered readers by predicting ninety per cent of architects will lose their jobs as AI takes over the design process. Read more ›   "Go hug somebody" Commenters are suggesting alternative solutions to a lack of intimacy in response to artist Lucy McRae's hugging machine. Read more ›   "The location is not ideal" Falling attendances at London's Design Museum contributed to a cash crisis earlier this year, and commenters are sharing theories on why. Read more ›   Dezeen Day is sold out All tickets for our agenda-setting architecture and design conference have now been sold. We look forward to seeing you there! View Dezeen Day schedule ›     "Zero long-term commitment to pink" Barbie's Malibu beach house appeared on Airbnb this week, opening up debate on gendered colour schemes. Read more ›   "Very peaceful" The vaulted forms and underground caves of an old house on a Greek island have been converted into a holiday home complex. Read more ›   "He is, as they say at golf tournaments, da man!" Banksy has set up an online shop for fans to buy merchandise, splitting commenters' opinions on what constitutes "selling out". Read more ›   "They should name it the 'Pray-bit'" Commenters are questionning the need for a wearable technology bracelet from the Vatican that tracks and supports users' worship. Read more ›   "High marks for not attempting to disguise the design" Readers are impressed with design studio Doone Silver Kerr's use of shipping containers to create a hotel and wine bar. Read more ›     "Evokes a feeling of security and serenity" Architect and designer Sergey Makhno has built his family a home in Ukraine with a thick thatched roof and ceramics-filled interiors. Read more ›   "Would be nice to see elderly people actually using it" Commenters are puzzled by the youthfulness of models for an exoskeleton chair designed to allow elderly users to enjoy activities. Read more ›   "Nice little project" A conservatory extension in London, which features a faceted timber and glass roof that casts a zigzag shadow, has impressed readers. Read more ›   "A Haussmannian apartment modernized" Two homes built during Haussmann's major reconstruction of Paris have been combined and modernised with colour-blocking interiors. Read more ›   "That rough floor is going to claim some toe victims" A "surf haven" in Bali made up of three villas has impressed readers with its use of natural materials, but led one to worry about footwear. Read more ›   This week's top jobs on Dezeen Jobs Part 2/3 architect at Theis + Khan in Kent, UK Landscape director at BIG in Copenhagen, Denmark Industrial designers at Apple in California, USA Part 2 architectural assistant at Lipton Plant Architects London, UK Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Weekly. Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise