{"id":8337,"date":"2026-05-22T08:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/?p=8337"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T15:08:25","slug":"welcome-to-our-brave-new-world-i-suppose-says-commenter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/welcome-to-our-brave-new-world-i-suppose-says-commenter\/","title":{"rendered":"“Welcome to our brave new world, I suppose” says commenter"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Gensler<\/div>\n

In this week’s comments update, readers are discussing the Stratos Hyperscale Data Center in Utah, designed by Gensler<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set to be one of the largest data centres in the world, the complex is set to contain 60 data centres on a 10,000-acre site.<\/p>\n

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First images of Gensler-designed 60-building data centre development in Utah revealed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“People belly-aching about data centres online is hilarious”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Readers were on the same page, openly stating their indignation.<\/p>\n

“Heat island effects and water consumption are huge concerns for me,” said Ken Steffes<\/a>, preoccupied with the project’s environmental consequences.<\/p>\n

“Why aren’t they putting these data centres underground,” asked Danzee<\/a>. “It’s pretty hot out there, and seems like they could save a lot of money for air conditioning costs that would make up for the extra construction fees.”<\/p>\n

Other commenters were more scathing. “Still evil, still intrusive, still ugly, still unnecessary,” wrote Erik Bergdahl<\/a>. “There’s no positive spin here, none of it should be built, plain and simple.”<\/p>\n

Benjamin<\/a> agreed, “This is\u2026 sad.”<\/p>\n

For those who live nearby, feelings ran even lower. “Light pollution is a huge concern of mine,” wrote Utah_1<\/a>. “I have spent a year and a lot of money so I could look at the stars with telescopes.”<\/p>\n

Reader Heywood Floyd<\/a> pointed out the irony in the situation. “People belly-aching about data centres online is hilarious.”<\/p>\n

“Welcome to our brave new world, I suppose,” JZ<\/a> added resignedly.<\/p>\n

What do you think? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"MAD<\/a>
MAD clads bulbous science museum with silver-toned polymer panels in China<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“It is not easy for an opaque, rigid object to be graceful”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another project garnering attention from commenters this week was the spiralling Hainan Science Museum<\/a>, designed by studio MAD in Haikou, China.<\/p>\n

Some readers expressed their approval of the museum. “I love the international lineage of this compelling parti,” said David Chase Martin<\/a>. “Perhaps it’s my naivete, but it feels so hopeful.”<\/p>\n

“Less cringe-worthy than it should have been,” agreed Heywood Floyd<\/a>, while Mann Amaz<\/a> wrote, “It is not easy for an opaque, rigid object to be graceful.”<\/p>\n

“It does evoke the Guggenheim,” said Mina F<\/a>. “I do like the use as a science museum: instead of teaching facts, teach how to ask the questions.”<\/p>\n

Other readers were less impressed by the rounded structure.<\/p>\n

“The Guggenheim sits well in the New York City fabric, but this one is a parachuted alien,” wrote Marius<\/a>. “It is highway architecture.”<\/p>\n

Tom Roberts<\/a> was on the same page. “I am so sick of exhibitionistic isolated architecture,” he said.<\/p>\n

Have you had your say yet? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Bedding<\/a>
Floating community space in Copenhagen by Arcgency and MAST “makes water an active part of everyday life”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“What a waste of decent timber”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also causing a stir in the comments was a floating community space and guesthouse in Copenhagen<\/a> by Danish practices Arcgency and MAST.<\/p>\n

“The architectural intent is clearly stated, clearly carried out, and contextually pertinent,” wrote Jb<\/a>, congratulating the design.<\/p>\n

Guest<\/a> showed similar interest. “Residential buildings in the background look very interesting and technologically advanced for a rainy climate,” they said.<\/p>\n

Other readers were less convinced. “What a waste of decent timber,” wrote Colin MacGillivray<\/a> of the angular timber supports framing the structure. “They are completely redundant \u2013 apart from their visual aspect.”<\/p>\n

Commenter Jb<\/a> offered a measured response to this. “The inclusion of the ‘redundant structure’\u00a0is part of what makes this an architectural response.”<\/p>\n

Supplying another perspective, Dr Sh\u00f6mer Ervin<\/a> wrote, “What about children in the deep water? Children need free places to play and take part in movement.”<\/p>\n

What’s your take? Join the discussion \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Comments update<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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