This week on Dezeen, architecture studio Opposite Office envisioned fortifying the US Capitol in response to the invasion of the building by Donald Trump supporters.
The provocative architecture studio created the concept, named Capitol Castle, as a comment on how democracy is increasingly under threat.
"It's tongue-in-cheek, but the question behind it is relevant: how can we protect our democracy"" Opposite Office founder Benedikt Hartl told Dezeen.
"Democracy is not for free. Most of us living in the USA, or in Europe, know of no other form of government than democracy."
Rebrand takes Burger King back to "when it looked at its best" says designer
In design news, fast-food chain Burger King unveiled a new logo as part of its first major rebrand for 20 years. The logo was a reworking of a previous design sued by the restaurant during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. "We explored a lot of different design territories, but kept coming back to the brand's original iconic logo from 1969 and 1994 when Burger King looked at its best,"  its designer Lisa Smith, executive creative director at Jones Knowles Ritchie, told Dezeen.
New York announces High Line extension to connect to Penn Station
In New York, the governor Andrew Cuomo revealed plans to extend the High Line elevated walkway from near the Hudson Yards development to the recently extended Penn Station.
The centrepiece of the Hudson Yards development, the 16-storey Vessel viewpoint desig...