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Belgian Guy Documents Ugly Houses He Sees And They’re So Bad, It’s Hilarious (30 Pics)
Thanks to blogger Hannes Coudenys and, of course, the architects themselves, Belgium has become notorious for its quirky buildings. In 2012, Coudenys decided to begin documenting the peculiarities of Belgian architecture on an Instagram account called 'Ugly Belgian Houses,' and it has drawn the attention of architecture design enthusiasts from all over the world.
But really, how hideously bizarre can a house design really be? Scroll down to check out the list of outrageously weird houses below, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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#1
"Architect: ‘What kind of windows would you like?’ Client: ‘Yes’"
Coudenys had noticed that for some reason, Belgians have a different understanding of what is good architecture and exterior design. So he decided that he had to share it with the world. "Normally, if you like architecture you like good houses, but in Belgium, there’s a lot of ugly houses. So I started taking pictures of it, " he told Bored Panda.
Coudenys explained that when it comes to house ideas, people in Belgium like to go against the flow. "Because regulations are quite liberal and we love to design our own quirky dreamhouse," he said.
#2
"FELIX DA HOUSECAT"
Despite rapidly gaining attention online with so many people left in awe of the uniqueness of the buildings, Coudenys admits that many house-owners were not pleased about their bad design homes facing scrutiny online. "I received emails from lawyers and eventually gave in, stopping the blog altogether. I can understand the negative reactions in a way... It's the house of their dreams and I am demolishing it! " he explained.
Luckily, he decided to relaunch his blog in 2013, although this time he encourages people to contact him directly if they are not pleased with seeing their house on the blog. Scroll below for the design fails of Ugly Belgian Architecture!
#4
"When u wanted to live in a fairytale but you chose to live in Shrek’s Swamp House"
#5
"Textures loading"
#6
"Say Cheese!"
#7
"'No, your other left'"
Phoebe Bean 5 years ago
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who´s the fanciest house of them all??, Oh, me, me!"
#10
"Windows not installed"
#11
"Architect: what do you want
Guy: legs of a lego man
Architect: say no more fam"
Aldhissla VargTimmen 5 years ago
Omg, this is in my hometown, the back of the other half goes into the air as well. They've been building this for years but are having problems and it's still not finished.
#12
"When you have a beautiful Belgian House but you really want to be on my website"
Kim Clarke 5 years ago
Perfect contrast! - Beautiful old architecture Vs We just can't be bovvered 😂
#13
"When you’re on a field trip and you loose the rest of your group"
#18
"Looks like Frodo finally settled down in the suburbs"
Marie-Louise Chenois 5 years ago
That one looks actually pretty nice to me, except the stones taht look a bit dirty and could need a cleaning...It looks a bit sad like that
#21
"For that cosy under the bridge feeling"
#23
"NEIN NEIN NEIN"
#24
"When Belgians move"
Aahzmandus Pervect 5 years ago
There's always that one neighbor that must be different from the others, in a stupid kind of way.
#26
"What did one pyramid say to the other?
– How’s your mummy!"
#27
"Total eclipse of the house"
First.time.in.Space 5 years ago
This is one of those "IS IT UGLY OR IS IT SO F*****G DEEPLY ARTISTIC THAT WE DONT GET IT..? SMILE AND PRETEND YOU GET IT HONEY.."
#29
"Zaha Hadid from the Aldi"
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What do you think ?
Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)
I wouldn't say they're ALL ugly. ____ But they're certainly unique
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I liked quite a few of them. Even ugly is better than cookie cutter boring. Plus they could be spectacular insir.
Myriam Ickx 5 years ago
@Mascha Claessens, I bet you are Dutch and you don't like the Belgians. Right?
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Eli Christman 5 years ago
Headed south on I-95, there was a shoe house on the right hand side in North Carolina, I think it was. It was locally famous and was lived in until the 70s or so by an old woman. It may have become a museum after that because I remember seeing it through the 80s and part of the 90s. I think it may be torn down by this point, but please don't hold me to that. I haven't driven south in years.
Load More Replies... Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)
I wouldn't say they're ALL ugly. ____ But they're certainly unique
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I liked quite a few of them. Even ugly is better than cookie cutter boring. Plus they could be spectacular insir.
Myriam Ickx 5 years ago
@Mascha Claessens, I bet you are Dutch and you don't like the Belgians. Right?
Load More Replies... Eli Christman 5 years ago
Headed south on I-95, there was a shoe house on the right hand side in North Carolina, I think it was. It was locally famous and was lived in until the 70s or so by an old woman. It may have become a museum after that because I remember seeing it through the 80s and part of the 90s. I think it may be torn down by this point, but please don't hold me to that. I haven't driven south in years.
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