In this week's comments update, readers ridicule Herzog & de Meuron's renderings of two "horizontal skyscrapers" on stilts by the Moscow River.
Lack of support: the Swiss firm recently revealed visualisations of two apartment blocks on stilts, set to form part of its redevelopment of an abandoned brewery in Moscow, and suffered the wrath of sarcastic commenters as a result.
"I like how they're referring to regular buildings as 'horizontal skyscrapers'," said Luis Spinola.
"How nice, buildings that don't cast shadows!" added Pierre.
Miles Teg wasn't impressed by the plants shown in the visuals: "I'm sure a forest can thrive under the shadow of a 'horizontal skyscraper' just like in the renderings."
Igloo also wasn't a fan. "The building cores are rendered almost invisible, naturally because their presence completely destroys the effect they are going for. Once built it will look a mess." However HeywoodFloyd was more optimistic: "Crazy enough that it just might work."
The plans reminded this reader of a popular childhood game.
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