Debate: "Rich, layered, while eccentrically energetic in and out"

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This week's best comments from Dezeen View online This week, readers are discussing an affordable housing complex in California by Brooks + Scarpa and a church in the UK designed by architecture studio ShedKM. Read on for more...     "Why does "affordable housing" always look like affordable housing?" Commenters are discussing an all-electric, affordable housing complex in Santa Monica by architecture studio Brooks + Scarpa, called 1819 Pico. Share your thoughts ›   "What happened to the time when churches were joyous, mystical, ecclesiastical spaces" Architecture studio ShedKM has created a church in Merseyside, UK, which is accessible from two parallel streets and has a transparent facade designed to glow at night. Readers aren't sold. What's your take? ›   "A delightful gossamer sleeve" Commenters are intrigued by an "innovative" trio of whisky blends by alcohol brand Mortlach, designed by Philippe Starck, and presented in metallic, 3D-printed cases. Join the debate › Latest Dezeen Showroom products La-De-Da pendant light by Nightworks Studio Truffle pouf by NaughtOne Elements flooring by Bolon Wave acoustic panels by Nital Patel for Arturel     "Sounds great but... will insurers accept it?" US researchers working with SHoP Architects have created a potential alternative to steel and concrete as a structural floor material: recyclable panels made entirely from bioplastic and wood flour. Readers are reacting to the initiative. Have your say ›   "Rich, layered, while eccentrically energetic in and out" Commenters are praising the "eccentrically energetic" Student Pavilion at the University of Melbourne, designed by US studio KoningEizenberg. Join the discussion ›   "Not sure I'd like to stay the night there for long but a great folly" Commenters are debating a "fun" holiday home in the Netherlands, characterised by angular, matte-black forms reminiscent of stealth aircraft, designed by local studios Sander van Schaik and Robert-Jan de Kort Architectuur. Join the debate ›     "Shouldn't we work towards a society in which different personalities get equal chances?" With UK architecture failing to make progress on closing its gender pay gap, what more can be done? Nat Barker reports. Readers share their views on the findings. What do you think? ›   "Ouf, I love this!" Commenters are in love with a collection of skeletal furniture by Swiss designer Fabio Hendry, inspired by the reinforcing steel used in construction, which was showcased at Cromwell Place during the London Design Festival. Read more ›   "This almost blends into the rock surroundings. It is very nicely done" Vancouver-based design firm Campos Studio has created a "perfect" sculptural white house with a large cantilever on the rocky coastline of Los Zacatitos to celebrate both the sea and the sky in Baja California, Mexico. What do you think? ›   This week's top jobs on Dezeen Jobs Part 2 architectural assistant at Jo Cowen Architects Director of marketing at Hariri Pontarini Architects Part 3 architects/Part 2 architectural assistants at Benedetti Architects Architectural design supervisor at RSHP Architects Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Debate, which was formerly called Dezeen Weekly. Update your preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise