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As much as we’d all like to believe that we can channel our inner Bob the Builder and accomplish any home improvement project we can dream of, there are some jobs that should strictly be left to the professionals.Whether you’re installing a bathroom sink or building a wheelchair-accessible ramp, it’s important to make sure you really know what you’re doing before getting started. Otherwise, you just might end up being featured on Arquitectura Fail. This Instagram account is dedicated to featuring photos of shocking and hilarious architectural mishaps. So enjoy scrolling through these facepalm-worthy pics, and be sure to upvote the jobs you can’t believe someone got paid to complete!
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Paulsible deniability 10 months ago
All in all, it's just another face in the wall...
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Tomása Mongo 10 months ago
When you want to get rid of that paraplegic kid crippling your life.
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
probably not up to normal code. Trump code, sure. Normal code?... not so much.
Philippa Davies 10 months ago
Imagine if you had to get up during the night to go to the toilet when you’re half asleep…
PokemonPengu 9 months ago
Imagine walking upstairs, tired and trying to go to bed and a door comes and slams you in the face
Do you think you could build a house? If you’re being completely honest with yourself, the answer is probably no. (Unless you work in construction or you’re actually an architect.) But some people seem to overestimate their skills when it comes to projects around the house. Painting an office or tiling a bathroom is one thing, but building a staircase or a patio probably shouldn’t be attempted by someone with absolutely no experience…
At least the people who embark on these projects without any preparation can entertain us, though! The Arquitectura Fail Instagram account has been around since 2018 and has shared over 100 images of painfully bad construction projects. The creators also have a Facebook page under the same name that has amassed an impressive 41K followers who seem to get a kick out of the questionable images shared.
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George Costanza 10 months ago
I have a feeling this wasn't designed that way but instead starting leaning/falling over many years.
Sergio Bicerra 10 months ago
I'll take your word cause as everyone knows George Constanza is an architect / marine biologist 😁
Load More Replies... digitalin 10 months ago
This isn't real. The laundry is hanging perpendicular to the building, not the ground.
Hippopotamuses 10 months ago
You are dead right. I did a reverse image search. Apparently it's a Jordanian meme.
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Bettye McKee 10 months ago
Apartments for mountain goats or humans who have one leg shorter than the other.
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Bewitched One 10 months ago
I wanted to think they were upside down but even that doesn’t work 🤔🤣
HTakeover 10 months ago (edited)
Not even a cr@p builder... the concrete isn't mixed properly, or smoothed, or braced, or anything really. This is Joe Schmoe doing it. Maybe with a form he made himself. Edit: I mean even a cr@p builder would be better than this.
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Gavin Johnson 10 months ago
Duct tape to stop stuff, WD40 for make stuff go, superglue for cuts or when duct tape needs a helping hand and when you are really in a bind it’s time for a welder, a grinder and some spray paint to sort out your ugly welding.
There are some things in life that don’t need to be done perfectly. When I paint my nails, it’s not the end of the world if I smudge a little color onto my fingers. And not every meal I prepare for dinner can be gourmet. But anything that involves the safety of yourself or others should be done extremely well. Trust me, there’s no reason to install your own light fixtures if you’ve never worked with electricity a day in your life.
Architecture is one field where a professional should always be hired. Eastside Design & Construction has broken down some of the benefits of hiring a professional architect on their site, and the first reason they cite is expertise and experience. When you’re designing something as important as your own home or business, you’ll want to have as much information at your disposal as possible. And a seasoned vet will know exactly how to get you the results you’re looking for.
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michael Chock 10 months ago
It's not irrational. It's completely justified.
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
think anyone will notice? Apparently, the inspector(s) turned a blind eye.
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Corvus 10 months ago
Or it was taken with an old and/or cheap phone. Source: mine takes such blurry photos :P
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Sky Render 10 months ago
I've never seen bricks blur before. Looks almost like a bad Photoshop job.
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The Redhead 10 months ago
My cat weighs 5lbs I don't think she could walk up these "stairs" without them collapsing.
Sillywaster Stayalone 10 months ago
Someone wanted a rope bridge, but parents said no, so here is the compromise
Bettye McKee 10 months ago
Did the blueprint (if there was one) include those sticks? Looks like a brother-in-law job.
A professional architect will also be able to bring creative and innovative ideas to life. If you’ve only looked on Pinterest for inspiration, you probably haven’t even seen a fraction of the design options available. But having an expert on your team will be able to present you with choices that you might like even more than what’s mainstream, and they can help you build a home or space that truly feels one of a kind.
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HTakeover 10 months ago
There's already a bunch of gas there... what's a little more? ;p
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Random User 10 months ago
Are you supposed to climb onto the toilet to get upstairs?? Or better yet, slip and fall face-first into it on the way down
MonsterMum 10 months ago
If a man just needs wee, he can stand on the bottom step!
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Rebecca Taylor 9 months ago
radiator nothing what if you leave the lid up and someone comes down those stares
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Brandy McNamee 7 months ago
Saw something similar to this on Seconds From Disaster. It did not end well.
Richard Smith 10 months ago
As long as you plaster over that conduit so no one knows you cut the rebar it's fine...
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If you want to get the most out of your space, make sure you have an architect on your team. They’ll know exactly how to utilize small spaces efficiently and how to create functional layouts that will allow you to squeeze in everything you need without feeling cramped. Designing rooms can be a lot more complicated than you might expect, but an architect will be able to guide you through the process and ensure you don’t make any choices you’ll later regret.
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Margaret H 9 months ago
It reminds me of those spider webs made when the spider was as high as a kite.
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Bill Swallow 10 months ago
Bonus points for successfully making it into the garage during an ice storm. At night.
Lester the Space Duck 10 months ago
The worst is you would have to either back in, or out. Which is probably why the car is parked off to the left. Lol
Bill Swallow 9 months ago
... UNLESS (and hear me out) you put a TURNTABLE in the garage!
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Bettye McKee 10 months ago
If you require complete privacy, take a look at our penthouse suite.
We all know that construction projects can quickly become much more expensive and time consuming than initially anticipated. But a seasoned architect can help manage your budget and keep your expectations realistic. They’ll know which expensive materials are worth splurging on and which ones to pass. Plus, they might know about less expensive high-quality options that you may not have heard of before.
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David 10 months ago
This is a three-for. 1. The stonework that required the cutaway. 2. The cutaway on the shutters could possibly be avoided by reversing the hinge direction between the two panels so the panel that currently has the cutaway could sort of tuck under the stone work. 3. That coat rack that is apparently supposed to be a safety rail.
pb 10 months ago
Uh, no? This is likely a historical building, so it is not unlikely that the idea of putting shutters on the window is a newfangled idea from a later century. Reversing the hinge direction works worse, because then you don't have a panel that "tucks under" the stonework but 2 left side (our left) panels, disjointed, with a missing central strip and which cannot bé fully opened. 3 that coat rack is probably a 1970 addition to make the height of the windowsill legal (in the last century the legal heigh has risen at various times for over 20 cm)
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
I can imagine the first time somebody realized that this adaptation would be necessary.
Michelle Carlson 10 months ago
I think the point here is that the cut is too high for the rail
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
gotta ask yourself, which is more important. Drain or support? Seems amazing someone felt they needed to circle this in the photo.
Richard Smith 10 months ago
I like that cool violet highlighted circle! It distracts from the mayhem.
DC 10 months ago
Sometimes, they design buildings to be able to take structural weakening in order to enable later modifications. But ... but, you never just assume so and proceed anyway, you check this double and triple, and make sure to document every calculation, everything really, that may be questioned later. As this doesn't look like a single beam being compromised, but likely a succession of a few, it doesn't look anything like that. Also, usually, visibility of such is avoided at almost all cost, as it wouldn't look different to a layman, so they'd for sure assume it's dangerous, regardless of it truly being so or not.
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alireza asgari 10 months ago
Does not look like architecture failure, but structure failure, maybe due to earthquake
Amused panda 10 months ago
Possibly architecture fail, though, if the design didn't include appropriate earthquake-proof measures.
Load More Replies... Bettye McKee 10 months ago
No problem, ma'am, we'll just paint over it and it'll be good as new.
And, of course, one of the main reasons why we should look to the professionals when it comes to building and home improvement projects is: safety. Cleary Safety has written about some of the most common safety issues that arise in domestic construction projects. To avoid these problems, they first note the importance of having proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This might include wearing a hard hat, a mask, steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses and more.
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Panda-sized Potato 10 months ago
The old stairs were too steep, so they built a new one with the old one as support.
Charles McChristy 10 months ago
Lol, those old steps aren't supporting anything.
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Lester the Space Duck 10 months ago
Probably didn't want to pay to have the old steps removed.
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2rc7jxyxbp 10 months ago
I'm especially fond of the brick "footing"....time to call the engineer!
Max Robitzsch 10 months ago
The bricks seem to have just been to support the shutter, though.
Load More Replies... Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
kinda looks like this dude thinks he's the one going to get fired from this f-up
Electrical hazards are also extremely important to be aware of during construction projects. Cleary Safety warns anyone embarking on a home improvement project to ensure their “electrical systems are grounded correctly and all wires and cables are adequately insulated.” If you’ll be using a ladder, make sure you use it as it's intended and only trust a ladder that's standing on solid, level ground. And when it comes to using power tools, do not use any tools that you haven’t been properly trained on.
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Ozymandias73 10 months ago
Just a smidge too low I'm afraid, Doesn't help that there's a table set up right in front as well.
Bettye McKee 10 months ago
The message is "We don't want handicapped people in our establishment."
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 10 months ago
For the inevitable "THAT'S THE UK" posts. It almost certainly ISN'T. Legislation does not allow sockets that close to a water source (contrary to what some people think, you can have them in a suitably large bathroom). Many former colonies (that I've listed elsewhere) also use these sockets, and it's much, much more likely to be one of those places than the UK.
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Panda-sized Potato 10 months ago
You have to find the key to turn the screw, so you can lower that bridge. Then you can move on to the next area.
Edith 10 months ago
To increase your adrenaline and rush during fire escape.. why not..
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Bettye McKee 10 months ago
If you're in good shape, perhaps you can grab the window and work your way over to the other fire escape.
Fire safety is another important factor to consider in all spaces, but especially when working on a construction site. You should always know how to safely and quickly get to an exit, and be careful never to leave fire hazards out. In the same vein, be prepared for emergencies. Have a First Aid kit on hand and a plan in place in case something goes wrong. Always make sure that someone knows where you are, and have your cell phone charged in case you ever need to call for help.
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
is this the same place as the one previously? At least they did not try to circle this one.
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Bill Swallow 10 months ago
... I seem to remember seeing this in a similar thread recently. Only that one had a hammock slung hanging under that highest overhang.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 10 months ago
wow. HOW is this still standing? Hope they are only using the upper floor as a pigeon coup.
Lester the Space Duck 10 months ago
It's cantilevered. Must have been designed by Frank Lloyd Wrong.
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Lester the Space Duck 10 months ago
I'm not sure which is worst, the lack of clearance on the stairs, or that the upper level appears to be supported by nothing but jack posts.
We hope you’re enjoying these shockingly bad examples of architecture fails, pandas. Keep upvoting the ones you find particularly hilarious, and then let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever seen a job that deserves a place on this list. Then, if you’re looking for even more facepalm-worthy photos of architectural fails, we recommend reading this Bored Panda list next!
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Richard Smith 10 months ago
Use that magic red circle to actually tie in that support beam and your all set.
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E Menendez 10 months ago
Glad there was an arrow. Otherwise I never would have known there was an issue.
Bettye McKee 10 months ago
That can be fixed with weather stripping. The bricks on the left have no mortar.
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Ozymandias73 10 months ago
Just make sure you don't have any eggs or open liquid containers in the car on the way in.
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Nicole Weymann 10 months ago
I think it translates to "God exists. He's Latino. He is at this moment busy securing/holding up this balcony floor"
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Charles McChristy 10 months ago
Jesus, what's even worse is there is no rebar in those supports.
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Bill Swallow 10 months ago (edited)
Ok, granted the treads (and, optionally) risers haven't been installed yet. But either way, I want to see that designer ascend those stairs and successfully negotiate that landing. As it is, this is usable only for cats.
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jeffrey champion 10 months ago
This looks like they planned to put on a lift, but decided it wasn't worth It 😔
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Sillywaster Stayalone 10 months ago
Once the toddlers is out, there is no way in until allowed
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Agfox 10 months ago
This a still from a video (no spoilers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIItq0mpcf0
HeavyMetalHeart 10 months ago
That may be the most inappropriate background music I’ve ever heard.
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Bill Swallow 10 months ago
Compared to the rest of this list, this one is fine. (Granted, that's a *very* low bar...)
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Bi.Felicia 10 months ago
Yea, but it can only be used on either side and not in front, like it was designed to be utilized, due to the metal contraption in front of the sink.
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Carl Roberts 10 months ago (edited)
How is this an architectural failure? An OSHA failure, on the other hand.....
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Ece Cenker 10 months ago
You need to change the title of this post. This is exactly what you get when architects and structural engineers are NOT involved.
For All Pedernity 10 months ago
None of these have anything to do with architecture. They're all about bad/lacking maintenance, workmanship, materials, funds and structural knowledge.
Mabel Maney 10 months ago
These pictures show why regulations are necessary. America’s new king wants to do away with regulations regarding building, medicine, and food, safety, among others.
Hippopotamuses 10 months ago
If you want to destroy the wonder of looking at posts like this, run the pictures through Google image search. Almost all of these ones are questionable, and a large number of them are fake and have been photoshopped for memes.
Ece Cenker 10 months ago
You need to change the title of this post. This is exactly what you get when architects and structural engineers are NOT involved.
For All Pedernity 10 months ago
None of these have anything to do with architecture. They're all about bad/lacking maintenance, workmanship, materials, funds and structural knowledge.
Mabel Maney 10 months ago
These pictures show why regulations are necessary. America’s new king wants to do away with regulations regarding building, medicine, and food, safety, among others.
Hippopotamuses 10 months ago
If you want to destroy the wonder of looking at posts like this, run the pictures through Google image search. Almost all of these ones are questionable, and a large number of them are fake and have been photoshopped for memes.
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