Debate: "As important a time as ever to create affordable access to technology"

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Join the debate! View online This week, readers are discussing shortlisted designs in a competition by Dutch social venture Shift to design "a new wonder of the world" and the approval of plans by Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio to renew the Barbican Centre.   Read on for more and join the debate!     "The MVRDV one is great. Let's build it. Why not?" Readers hotly debate the five shortlisted designs revealed by Dutch social venture Shift in a competition to create "a new wonder of the world" promoting action against climate change. Read the story ›   "It takes Trump to turn something into that level of gaudy" Opposition to Donald Trump's White House expansion plans has focused on the building itself but the implications for the grounds are just as egregious, writes Charles A Birnbaum. Commenters weigh in. Join the debate ›   "Excellent, the Barbican is long overdue with some TLC" Readers are delighted that British architecture studios Allies and Morrison and Asif Khan Studio's plans to renew the Barbican Centre have received planning approval from the City of London Corporation. Have you had your say? › Latest Dezeen Showroom products Moss adds new metallic finishes to its Dune light HIMACS solid surface adds 15 new colourways to its versatile palette Pantry Cupboard by Inglis Hall Bolete chair and armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World     "Interesting design, but I am intrigued as to how they are actually going to build it" Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has unveiled the design for a timber concert hall in Altdorf, Switzerland, which will be located inside a listed historic building. Readers discuss the plans. Share your thoughts ›   "A very pleasant and uncomplicated atmosphere" Australian firm AP Design House has completed a "groundbreaking" Greek restaurant in Sydney defined by stainless steel, concrete and mid-century seating. Join the conversation ›   "I'm curious as to who the actual buyer for this product will be" Readers think a movable modular stadium developed by Nike and creative agency Amsterdam Berlin turns "impromptu football games into a commodity". What do you think? ›     "As important a time as ever to create affordable access to technology" Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, which it describes as its "most affordable laptop ever". Commenters are praising the initiative. Share your thoughts ›   "How many residential units are for low-income people?" Commenters react to news that the Pinnacle SkyTower supertall skyscraper in Toronto, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, has topped out at 106 storeys, marking a milestone in the completion of Canada's tallest building. What do you think? ›   "Surely this is more appropriate for a modern art gallery" Readers are commenting on Vaillo + Irigaray Architects' design for the University of Málaga's Faculty of Tourism, which features gridded exposed concrete volumes around a series of courtyards. What do you reckon? ›   This week's top jobs on Dezeen Jobs Junior photographer/visual production at Raw-Edges Design Studio Registered architect/project architect at Studio DERA Senior interior designer at Perkins & Will Marketing manager at Echlin 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