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People make mistakes, and some of these mistakes happen on the job. Usually, the incident is corrected and the whole thing can be forgotten in a few minutes. But if it was an architect who messed up, the "hiccup" can be a lot more noticeable.

There's a Facebook group called 'That's It, I'm Architecture Shaming - Burn It to the Ground Edition' and it's dedicated to calling out every building that its members believe shouldn't have seen the light of day.

Of course, if there aren't objective negatives (like structural damage), a lot of it boils down to taste, igniting heated discussions, but it makes scrolling through the content a lot more interesting.

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When You Open Like 8 Tabs By Mistake

When You Open Like 8 Tabs By Mistake

Christopher Edward Report

According to Associate professor Melonie Bayl-Smith from UNSW Built Environment, architecture today suffers from an originality syndrome.

"When architects try to do something completely original, they don’t necessarily produce a better building," she said, adding that originality shouldn’t necessarily be the highest value of an architect.

#3

My Friend Posted This From Vegas… Not Sure The Name Of This Building- I Kinda Dig It- His Comments Were, “It Sure Is Hot In The Desert!”

My Friend Posted This From Vegas… Not Sure The Name Of This Building- I Kinda Dig It- His Comments Were, “It Sure Is Hot In The Desert!”

Jackie Crowder Clark Report

"I see that architecture today, in some cases, has become a very form-based exercise, often at the expense of the quality of space or other crucial aspects of architecture. It doesn’t matter anymore whether it responds to anything to do with site or place or people — apparently, we just want it to look different," Bayl-Smith said.

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#6

Client: What I’m Looking For Is A 1990’s Strip Mall Aesthetic. Think Blockbuster

Client: What I’m Looking For Is A 1990’s Strip Mall Aesthetic. Think Blockbuster

Craig Fisher Report

#7

Everytime I See These Windows I Do A Double Take. Not For A Good Reason

Everytime I See These Windows I Do A Double Take. Not For A Good Reason

Veronica Claussen Report

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T5n
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With the amount of people it took to construct such a monstrosity, you will have to stab quite a few people. That being said:may I please join you in stabbing them?

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grotesqueer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imo the windows aren't the worst part. In fact, they're the only thing that makes this building even a little bit interesting. It's literally a block. The only thing keeping it from being the blockiest block possible is the windows not aligning. :D

Pursuing Peonies
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, but I feel like they could've at least made cool patterns with them, you know? This just looks super haphazard

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Jade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This building triggered every bone in my body and they're all in attack mode. Was it designed in microsoft word?

Rigor Moreno
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its playing tricks on my eyes or its the other way around. Now I'm dizzy...

Riani Kivela
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate this in every bit as much as I hate tile installed in a way that breaks the pattern.

bElLa sTairZz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if all of the windows that are out of line were skewed in the same direction they would make a pretty cool optical illusion.

Sal Paradise
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ugh, I live quite close to this building and every time I drive by I get angry. https://everydaytourist.ca/city-planning-101/calgary-architecture-arks-the-hub-rethinks-the-box

JaimeeJames WD
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be ok if the rows of windows that didn’t match the others at least aligned with each other but this is madness!

Shreeky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The architect musta been tripping like hell when they were designing this s**t😂😂

Alli VanHuysen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend would design this just to give everyone a headache on the way to work...

Talon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS IN THE CITY WHERE I LIVE!! I hate seeing it bc of the windows, it would have been better even if they did a zig zag

Tribal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This had to be an accident. Please tell me this was an accident

Trinity Cottrell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that, kids, is why you never lower your drug standards for your employees. One joint is enough to create this monstrosity that makes you want to commit arson.

Shyla Bouche
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The positioning of the windows is a secret message from our feline overlords. They're saying: more nip, hoomans!

Michelle C
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t think I’m ever going to visit that building, even if I have a reason to do it. I’d rather not take the risk!

Noah Libitsky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I did demolitions because this thing would be nothing but ashes by now

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The professor argued that creating a well-thought-out product is more important than doing something for the sake of its novelty.

"I think we as a profession need to do a better job of recognizing what does work well, and developing and enriching those approaches, whether it’s spatial design, material design, the processes of building assembly, sustainable practices — all the different things that contribute to making a great, long-lasting building," she said. "There are enough poor buildings out there; we don’t need to keep 'inventing' more of them just to try and be 'original'."

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#9

When You Live In Arizona & Hate The Heat, But Love Golf. Here Is The House For You!

When You Live In Arizona & Hate The Heat, But Love Golf. Here Is The House For You!

Jennifer Doorenbos Report

#11

I Can Smell The Mold From Here

I Can Smell The Mold From Here

Christopher Edward Report

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𝕜𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕚𝕥
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I lived there I'd just always feel like the house would collapse into the lake. Love everything else abt it tho

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There are a few basic architectural concepts that explain why some buildings just look off. First, we need to look looking at their mass.

"The primary mass is the largest shape in the building block. The secondary masses are the additional shapes that form the facade of a building." So if there are too many of them, the house has no concept and looks bizarre. Also, buildings need balance. Good-looking houses are usually symmetrical or asymmetrical. Any other way of designing them could result in conflicting rooflines and other architectural elements.

#12

The Hills Have Eyes. And So Does This Hilton Head Condo

The Hills Have Eyes. And So Does This Hilton Head Condo

Dianne Butler Report

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Riani Kivela
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who has lived in houses with too few windows, I don't hate this as much as I should.

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#13

A Greenhouse In Lafayette, LA. I Love It And Hate It At The Same Time. Weird Feeling. What Do You Think Of It. (Yes It's Old And I Hear It May Not Be Around Much Longer)

A Greenhouse In Lafayette, LA. I Love It And Hate It At The Same Time. Weird Feeling. What Do You Think Of It. (Yes It's Old And I Hear It May Not Be Around Much Longer)

Layne Derouen Report

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#14

I Found This Just North Of Petersburg

I Found This Just North Of Petersburg

Tiffany Prine Report

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T5n
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t know why, but seeing bright pink(which is a perfectly fine color) shutters on a muted-color house, just makes me instantly angry.

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#15

Losing My Mind At This

Losing My Mind At This

Catherine Digman Report

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Wilf
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called "facadism". It's a massive problem in London. Perfectly good historic buildings get pulled down and replaced with horrible modern structures simply because it's more profitable for a developer to do that than make an old building work for them. As a concession to the planners they retain just the facade. Not only is it cultural vandalism in pursuit of greed, but it is also a disaster for the environment- destroying perfectly good buildings releases the building's embodied carbon and requires vast quantities of carbon-emitting steel and concrete production.

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Even though today we have countless tools to make a design work, a few mistakes still end up getting made quite too often. According to Build It, it's not a good idea to save some money on parts of construction that will be difficult to upgrade later, like bricks or roof tiles. Also, employing too many different materials could be one of the reasons a house turns out wrong. It can make it seem overly "busy" and distract from other features.

#17

Spotted In Vancouver. Windows Look Funny That’s Not Just Me Right

Spotted In Vancouver. Windows Look Funny That’s Not Just Me Right

Cooki Pi Report

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Architects have the power to make our lives much easier and new buildings and public spaces need to accommodate and protect society, not confuse us.

After all, a report by the United Nations (U.N.) stated that 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas today. A number that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050. Our environments are changing at an incredible rate, so designers, urban planners, and architects have to face the challenges to ensure they serve the people who live there.

#20

A Lot Going On Here

A Lot Going On Here

"Nothing says rural Kerry like Velux windows in a thatched roof."

Catherine Digman Report

#21

Was There A Half-Off Sale On Shutters?

Was There A Half-Off Sale On Shutters?

Gary Salata Report

#22

The International Bank Of Settlements In Basel, Switzerland. With All That Cash Flowing Through, One Would Think They Could Skim Some To At Least Give It A Good Paint Job Or Make The Windows Consistent

The International Bank Of Settlements In Basel, Switzerland. With All That Cash Flowing Through, One Would Think They Could Skim Some To At Least Give It A Good Paint Job Or Make The Windows Consistent

Tony Gillman Report

#23

All I Know Is It’s In LA County And Has Been Under Construction For More Than 5 Years

All I Know Is It’s In LA County And Has Been Under Construction For More Than 5 Years

Paul Moore-Northrop Report

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#24

So I Was On Google Maps... Our Lady Of Fátima Church, San Jose De Costa Rica

So I Was On Google Maps... Our Lady Of Fátima Church, San Jose De Costa Rica

Olaf Reinhard Weyer Report

#25

Architecture Shaming

Architecture Shaming

Christopher Edward Report

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Architecture Shaming

Architecture Shaming

Christopher Edward Report

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Bob Bobbs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's from mcmansionhell.com isn't it? Where I learned what dormers are.

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#27

Windows Shmindows

Windows Shmindows

Christopher Edward Report

#28

My BF Sent Me This

My BF Sent Me This

Jewls Keene Report

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Jack Holt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, it's some poor guy's budget. It doesn't look that bad really. A lick of paint would help

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#29

Architecture Shaming

Architecture Shaming

https://mcmansionhell.com/ , Christopher Edward Report

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T5n
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve never heard someone describe a house as having a prion disease but somehow their description makes sense

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