"Another one will be needed on the Canada border to prevent people fleeing"
Reader reactions to a provocative visualisation of the border wall proposed by Donald Trump lead this week's comments update.
Against the wall: Estudio 3.14 has responded to Trump's controversial plan to build a wall along the Mexico-USA border, visualising a pink structure inspired by Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
"Looks like something from Christo," wrote Ruby.
Meanwhile Kobi was impressed with the suggestion that the wall could integrate a detention centre for illegal immigrants.
"The idea of the enclosed prison is genius," they wrote. "Let's hope Trump isn't a Dezeen reader."
Another reader speculated that a Trump victory could cause a different immigration issue:
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BIG teaser video reveals Hyperloop plans for Abu Dhabi and Dubai
BIG news: ahead of its unveiling next month, Bjarke Ingels' firm has released a teaser movie revealing plans for a Hyperloop high-speed transportation system between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
"It's phenomenal how quickly this is going from imagination to reality," wrote James Briano.
"It seems the primary intent of advanced technology is to make a statement and be in direct contrast with its surroundings," added Cliff.
What commenters did agree on was that futuristic technology will soon change the entire makeup of our cities:
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Erbar Mattes adds pale brick extension to Edwardian house in north London
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