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Dezeen readers debate Hollaway Studio's Dungeness cottage and parametricism

architecture-design · 2026-05-08

In this week’s Dezeen commentary, readers shared their thoughts on three subjects: Hollaway Studio's Westview Cottage in Dungeness, a new look at parametricism, and Gensler's Trump Tower Tbilisi design. Clarus commented that Westview Cottage seems so fragile it could be blown away, while Milton Welch doubted its authenticity as a cottage. Dwg called it a "missed opportunity," though Chewie liked the "white-stained timber cladding" and overall form. Chris D noted the lack of solar panels. As for parametricism, Frank Lloyd Wrong found it "beautiful and sublime," but David Chase Martin labeled it "un-human." Welch was glad about high construction costs, and Ejle felt the neoliberal connection was weak. For Trump Tower Tbilisi, Frank praised its "lacy lingerie facade," while others wanted better integration with Central Park, and The Truth jokingly suggested a bigger Trump sign.

Key facts

  • Westview Cottage is located in Dungeness, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
  • The cottage's design by Hollaway Studio follows strict guidelines echoing the previous building's footprint.
  • Commenter Clarus said the cottage 'looks like a stiff breeze could blow it all away.'
  • Dezeen launched a new series on parametricism on May 5, 2026.
  • Parametricism is described as the architecture 'of neoliberalism itself.'
  • Trump Tower Tbilisi is designed by Gensler.
  • Commenter The Truth suggested the Trump sign should be 'at least three times bigger.'
  • The Institute of Urban Technology commented on the rooftop greenspace and proximity to Central Park.

Entities

Institutions

  • Hollaway Studio
  • Dezeen
  • Gensler
  • The Institute of Urban Technology

Locations

  • Dungeness
  • United Kingdom
  • Tbilisi
  • Georgia

Sources