{"id":9562,"date":"2026-06-19T08:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/angesfinanciers.org\/?p=9562"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:09:29","slug":"this-is-the-best-thing-hdm-has-done-says-commenter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/angesfinanciers.org\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/this-is-the-best-thing-hdm-has-done-says-commenter\/","title":{"rendered":"“This is the best thing H&dM has done” says commenter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing Herzog & de Meuron’s transformation of the Titlis Tower in the Alps into a sculptural tourist attraction<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The studio transformed the former telecommunications tower, which was built in the mid-1980s at 3,000 metres above sea level, into\u00a0a panoramic viewpoint<\/a>, and readers opinions were split.<\/p>\n

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Herzog & de Meuron transforms mountain antenna tower into “iconic sculpture”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Dope af, everybody knows it”<\/strong><\/p>\n

“That’s such a great project,” said Operacreep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jb<\/a> agreed, saying, “this is the best thing H&dM has done \u2013 contextually respectful and structurally artistic.”<\/p>\n

“Dope af, everybody knows it,” added Ben<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Dream project,” added Heywood Floyd<\/a>. “I think the blurred distinction between architectural and structural design is actually a testament to the high quality of both.”<\/p>\n

“I have been snowboarding there, and if I recall correctly there wasn’t even a toilet at the top station, and no way to get a 360 view from the mountain.” wrote Rd<\/a> from personal experience. “They did seriously add functionality to that place.”<\/p>\n

Other commenters weren’t so positive. “This big eyesore should have been dismantled and removed from the site,” said Bbob<\/a> displeased.<\/p>\n

“It certainly isn’t a beauty,” wrote Alfred Hitchcock<\/a>, similarly unimpressed. “Rather like an oil drilling platform.”<\/p>\n

“Science fiction has now landed on top of Earth architecture,” joked Pa Varreon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have you had your say yet? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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MRTN Architects extends Melbourne home with cluster of red-brick volumes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The awkward junctions and clashes here are delicious”<\/strong><\/p>\n

One project which readers could agree on was the red-toned extension of a Victorian terrace in Melbourne<\/a> by Australian studio MRTN Architects.<\/p>\n

“Gorgeous palette,” wrote JZ<\/a>. “The interconnection to the courtyard, even just visually, is the cherry on top.”<\/p>\n

“Lovely spaces, materials, colours and details,” said Alfred Hitchcock<\/a> also dazzled by the design.<\/p>\n

With nothing but praise, Jb<\/a> wrote, “This is architecture first, functionality second \u2013 as it should be for architects. The awkward junctions and clashes here are delicious.”<\/p>\n

Though brief, Nicholas<\/a> praised it as “stunning!” and Souji<\/a> called it “crisp!”<\/p>\n

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What do you think? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n
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Garden walls conceal compact London house by Inglis Badrashi Loddo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Lovely little project”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also stoking debate this week was the completion of the Walled Courtyard house in south London by local studio Inglis Badrashi Loddo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Though largely positive, readers offered critiques alongside their applause.<\/p>\n

“Remarkable what they’ve done in the space available,” said Chris D<\/a>, to which Chris Rogers<\/a> replied, “agreed, though I’d also LOVE some colour and texture please \u2013 this feels very cold and clinical.”<\/p>\n

Also showing support, Jkkajs<\/a> wrote, “nicely detailed house, and good spaces given the very tight site.”<\/p>\n

“Lovely little project,” said Whateverandeverman<\/a> before adding, “The location of the AHU gives me pause though.”<\/p>\n

“It no doubt satisfies the brief, but it does so without architecture,” said Jb<\/a> who wasn’t as smitten. In response, Radiohedgefund<\/a> wrote, “sometimes no design can be the design though.”<\/p>\n

“My concern with the property would be how well the flat roof deals with rainfall,” Radiohedgefund<\/a> added later.<\/p>\n

What’s your take? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Comments update<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dezeen is the world’s most commented architecture and design magazine, receiving thousands of comments each month from readers. Keep up to date on the latest discussions on our comments page<\/a> and subscribe to our weekly Debate newsletter<\/a>, where we feature the best reader comments from stories in the past seven days.<\/em><\/p>\n

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