In this week's comments update, readers are debating the French Senate's ruling that dictates Notre-Dame Cathedral must be built in the same style as it was before the fire.

Political rivalry: News that the French Senate has passed a bill saying Notre-Dame Cathedral must be rebuilt in its original form has relieved some readers, but not all.
"Thank goodness for that. Some good news at last," said Matthew Hardy.
"They are absolutely right," agreed Pierre Alain Varreon. "A holy historical place cannot be turned into a test bed for architecture."
This reader was also rejoicing:
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Heywood Floyd wasn't convinced though: "Slippery slope, government passing bills to legislate taste."
"For real" Politicians designing a landmark church"" asked Rd. "Dezeen, you can add this to the list with the more outrageous proposals :P" Do you think the Senate has the right to pass the bill" Join the discussion ?

Over the hill: commenters are disappointed by Jean Nouvel's hill-like design for the Stelios Ioannou Learning Resource Centre at the University of Cyprus, which has been revealed in photographs by Yiorgis Yerolymbos.
"Given a choice between a hill and this 'abstract composition of a hill,' I'd take the hill," said Steve.
"The exterior looks like a travelling circus has come to town," added Chris. "While the interior resembles a Dr Evil lair."
Jon had one compliment: "Lovely ...