In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a submerged concrete and glass house in California, designed by local studio Donaldson + Partners.
Seven years in the making, the circular structure features large concrete parabolic arches and was envisioned as a "house for the twenty-first century".
Donaldson + Partners created the arched house "for the twenty-first century"
"Those views, yet the house is so introverted"

Commenters were split. "The architecture itself is very compelling ? good spatial sequence, interesting vistas and integration of landscaping," wrote Franky four fingers. "It gives off a cool Bond villain vibe," they added.
Other commenters weren't so keen. "Seven years in the making, 14,000 square foot, several million in cost, yet it has the feel and look of a parking lot on acid on the outside and an abandoned 70s art gallery on the inside," ridiculed Souji. BBOB was in the same boat. "That much money and time spent and you didn't get a single comfortable space or beautiful piece of architecture to admire," they observed.
Chris D was similarly incensed, arguing "this is awful". "Those views, yet the house is so introverted," they added. "Those warm landscape colours, yet the house is so cold and dreary."
Meanwhile, Kemarino put forward "I don't much like it as a home, but it's a near-perfect party venue".
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