In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio's skyscraper in Singapore and sharing their views on other top stories.
Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a 20-storey residential skyscraper named EDEN, which was designed to be "a counterpoint to ubiquitous glass and steel towers".
The apartment building sits in the Newton district of Singapore and comprises a vertical stack of homes that each have a garden.
"I'd live there for sure"
But readers are divided. "I'd live there for sure," said Bill H, on one hand.
"A breath of fresh air," continued A Breath Of Fresh Air. "Especially when most high-rise architecture is just facades of glass."
"Plants are great but not here," said Zea Newland, on the other hand. "It would have been better if the plants framed the view from the living room instead of blocking daylight and views." Leo was also unsure: "This thing is outrageous. Among all those balconies, they don't care to provide a window for the maid."
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