In this week's comment update, readers share their thoughts on the feasibility of suspended shelving in a university library and question the aesthetics of an at-home insemination kit.
Novel idea: suspended shelving in this renovated library at Cornell University has Dezeen readers worrying about logistics and making comparisons to well-known retailers.
"I can't imagine how this could be anything but an acoustic nightmare," said Aaron, giving thought to the library's intended use. "A giant hard-surfaced void where every footfall strikes metal grating. Doesn't seem conducive to the quiet focus most strive for in a reading room."
Nivora had the same concern: "It's unfortunate they don't write anything about the acoustics, it's a vital aspect of the function and this building seems hard to create a good comfort for that." "Imagine having to clean that floor underneath," pondered Sim. "Maybe they'll employ those robot hoovers for the floor."
The design reminded Ty-Phoo-Suk of a children's film: "They made the Monsters Inc-door storage scene into a library, even the curvy transport rail made it in."
Thisismattia's comparison, on the other hand, was less magical: "All the warmth of studying in an Amazon warehouse can be yours too at Cornell!"
"Looks like an IKEA warehouse," agreed John.
This reader felt the library's renovation missed its mark:

What does Wolfgang Tschapeller's renovation remind you o...