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If you ever came across a building that sent shivers down your spine and looked like something from a dystopian movie, the chances are you encountered an ‘evil building.’ No, we are not saying it’s possessed or anything, but it probably landed in the most villainous collection of architectural wonders on Reddit.

Welcome to Evil Buildings, a subreddit that celebrates structures, houses and establishments that could easily be home to a super villain or evil corporation. Created in 2016, it now has a whopping 904k members and it’s likely to hit a million some time soon.

So get into the Halloween mood, scroll down and upvote your favorite ones!

#1

This Is A Fire Station In Italy. Hail Hydrant!

This Is A Fire Station In Italy. Hail Hydrant!

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#2

The Bridge That Loki Built

The Bridge That Loki Built

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Katie Lutesinger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those curvy upright thingies must be where they string up the bodies of executed traitors and thieves.

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No wonder there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to evil-looking buildings that has a whopping 904k members. A dystopian architecture has been capturing our imagination for years, especially in movies. Think of Blade Runner’s Tyrell Corporation or Robocop’s Omni Consumer Products, the aesthetics of dystopian capitalism is a staple of many films’ key antagonists.

According to 99percentvisible, what’s fascinating about the evil megacorporation is that its architectural aesthetic has remained virtually unchanged throughout its history: brooding Late Modernist (AKA High-tech or Structural Expressionist) buildings have become a well-worn trope, reaching a peak during the sci-fi smorgasbord of the 80s.

#4

Maybe All These Evil Buildings Are Just Misunderstood

Maybe All These Evil Buildings Are Just Misunderstood

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The Witch's Den

The Witch's Den

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Jihana
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That one is totally amazing, I LOVE it! And I think it's cozy, not scary or evil.

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#6

When A Simple "Do Not Enter" Sign Just Won't Do

When A Simple "Do Not Enter" Sign Just Won't Do

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Keerthi Vardhan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a temple door in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It's Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It had 6 underground vaults that were found in recent history and only this one remains unopened. $22 billion worth of gold was unearthed from other chambers, but only this one could not be opened. It's said that it's locked with 'naga paasam mantra' spell. Only a sage who can recite the Garuda mantra in proper way is fabled to open it.

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When it comes to a specific architectural period, Modernism has always been at the forefront of a sinister movie. Fritz Lang’s Metropolis with its Art Deco styling and Bond villain’s house are great examples. Other architectural periods of evil corporations include Late Modernism as seen in Evil, Inc. which was inspired by architecture between 1960 and 1980.

#7

Boss, The Camouflage Shield Is At 66.6% And Failing!!!

Boss, The Camouflage Shield Is At 66.6% And Failing!!!

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#9

When Your Neighbor Is A Super Villain But Everyone's Ok With It Because- "Look At His Manicured Lawn"

When Your Neighbor Is A Super Villain But Everyone's Ok With It Because- "Look At His Manicured Lawn"

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Serial pacifist
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The plasma-propelled house simply flies off when the owner is off to work, blowing up planets of underdeveloped civilizations, exploiting their resources, and enslaving the population. The house is complete with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, seventeen photon torpedos, and one planet-killer beam.

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#10

Bottomless Pit

Bottomless Pit

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#11

Evil Babies Crawling On A TV Tower In Prague

Evil Babies Crawling On A TV Tower In Prague

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#12

Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

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chi-wei shen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Krestovsky Stadium, also known as Gazprom Arena, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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#13

When Your Church Has Frickin' Lasers

When Your Church Has Frickin' Lasers

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#14

Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand, France

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#15

New Live Action Thomas Looks Intense

New Live Action Thomas Looks Intense

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#18

The Ultimate Game Of Hide And Seek

The Ultimate Game Of Hide And Seek

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Otter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The green-lit tower in the background looks like Bender from "Futurama".

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#19

Evil With A Twist

Evil With A Twist

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Otter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another Star Wars-y building! This one looks like the place where Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine have their IT department and call center.

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#20

When An Architect Walked In On His Wife Having Sex With A Pizza Delivery Man, He Sought Revenge On All Delivery People

When An Architect Walked In On His Wife Having Sex With A Pizza Delivery Man, He Sought Revenge On All Delivery People

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Otter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a pity we can't give captions their own vote of appreciation.

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#21

This Apartment Complex Looks Like A Sci-Fi Prison

This Apartment Complex Looks Like A Sci-Fi Prison

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#22

When Your Character Reaches The Edge Of The Map And Can Not Go Any Further

When Your Character Reaches The Edge Of The Map And Can Not Go Any Further

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#23

Looks Like A Scene From Some Dystopian Movie

Looks Like A Scene From Some Dystopian Movie

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#24

Imagine Seeing This Place With No Prior Knowledge Of Christianity

Imagine Seeing This Place With No Prior Knowledge Of Christianity

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Ian Reynolds
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If Jesus came back to earth, would he be happy to see images of his death everywhere?

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#25

Mahanakhon Tower, Bangkok, Thailand

Mahanakhon Tower, Bangkok, Thailand

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Otter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It just doesn't look safe. Pixels just don't have enough load-bearing capacity for a 100-story building.

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#28

This Is A Cult Classic

This Is A Cult Classic

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#29

The Many Faced God Of Luna Park

The Many Faced God Of Luna Park

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#30

Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Iceland

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#32

This Is Where Downvotes Are Made And Distributed To Redditors Worldwide

This Is Where Downvotes Are Made And Distributed To Redditors Worldwide

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#34

Everyday Is Leg Day

Everyday Is Leg Day

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#35

Former Research Institute For Experimental Medicine, Berlin, Germany

Former Research Institute For Experimental Medicine, Berlin, Germany

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#36

Гостиница Means Hotel In Russian ...i Think I'm Gonna Pass!

Гостиница Means Hotel In Russian ...i Think I'm Gonna Pass!

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#37

The Tallest Unoccupied Building In The World, The North Korean Ryugyong Hotel, Often Called The “Hotel Of Doom”

The Tallest Unoccupied Building In The World, The North Korean Ryugyong Hotel, Often Called The “Hotel Of Doom”

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Otter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Betcha about 90% of it is empty space, with nothing inside but girders.

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#38

Constructing A Building This High Up In The Mountains Is An Immediate Red Flag For Super Villain Lair

Constructing A Building This High Up In The Mountains Is An Immediate Red Flag For Super Villain Lair

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Aiguille du Midi, near Chamonix, France.

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#39

Every Evilbuilding Should Have A Quick Getaway Like The Dragon Slide You See Here

Every Evilbuilding Should Have A Quick Getaway Like The Dragon Slide You See Here

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#41

Bahnhof Office Built Into A Former Anti-Atomic Shelter, Stockholm, Sweden

Bahnhof Office Built Into A Former Anti-Atomic Shelter, Stockholm, Sweden

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#42

First Mass Starts At 6:66 Am

First Mass Starts At 6:66 Am

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#43

Dc Tower I, Vienna, Austria

Dc Tower I, Vienna, Austria

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#44

What Scares You More- Fire Or Falling?

What Scares You More- Fire Or Falling?

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I I
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the EXERCISE you'd get is scaring me , no way id do all those stairs , just leave me ffs

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#46

Teen Titans Go!

Teen Titans Go!

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Bacony Cakes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Notice: Any ship left here for more than 24 hours will be towed and then dumped into a black hole.

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#47

The Maze Tower, Dubai, Uae

The Maze Tower, Dubai, Uae

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#48

Gas Pump Jawas Protect A Nuclear Reactor

Gas Pump Jawas Protect A Nuclear Reactor

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Brian Brown
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two different source of energy, each at the opposite ends of the spectrum... This is deep.

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#49

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Katie Lutesinger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With a terrible juddering which spread down into the earth itself, the massive laser shot a lurid green beam into the atmosphere. Dirk and his friends had arrived too late! They watched helplessly as the moon exploded into a million pieces, killing everyone in the lunar colonies. Dr Diabolik's mad scheme had finally succeeded. Soon, the world would be his.

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#50

Say What You Want About The Guy, There's No Political Bullsh*t Here This Is Just Prime R/Evilbuildings Material

Say What You Want About The Guy, There's No Political Bullsh*t Here This Is Just Prime R/Evilbuildings Material

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#51

Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, USA

Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, USA

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#52

Just Saw This 30 Storey Building In NYC Without Any Windows

Just Saw This 30 Storey Building In NYC Without Any Windows

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#53

Good Ol’ Russia

Good Ol’ Russia

"Half life? Skyrim? No, it's Saint Petersburg"

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#54

Finally, A Peak Inside One Of The Evil Buildings

Finally, A Peak Inside One Of The Evil Buildings

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#55

If This Gets 5k Upvotes, R/Evilbuildings Will Start Doing Stalenhag Saturdays

If This Gets 5k Upvotes, R/Evilbuildings Will Start Doing Stalenhag Saturdays

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#56

I Kept Dreaming Of A World I Thought I'd Never See. And Then, One Day I Got In...

I Kept Dreaming Of A World I Thought I'd Never See. And Then, One Day I Got In...

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#57

Oakley Headquarters, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, USA

Oakley Headquarters, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, USA

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#58

Tonight’s Airbnb Is Making Me Feel Uneasy

Tonight’s Airbnb Is Making Me Feel Uneasy

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky. They're altogether ooky. The Addams Family. Their house is a museum. When people come to see 'em. They really are a scream. The Addams Family. [snap twice] (Neat) [snap twice] (Sweet) [snap twice] (Petite) So get a witch's shawl on. A broomstick you can crawl on. We're gonna pay a call on. The Addams Family.

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#60

Gamers Agree, This Is The Most Evilbuilding In Existence

Gamers Agree, This Is The Most Evilbuilding In Existence

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#61

Brutalist Fountain

Brutalist Fountain

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Jihana
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like something an inmate of some dystopian prison will escape from.

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#62

Basque Health Department Headquarters In Bilbao, Spain

Basque Health Department Headquarters In Bilbao, Spain

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Riddhi⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of the transition into the parallel dimension from Dr.Strange🤔🤔

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#63

These Imperial Guards, I Swear, Think They Can Park Their Star Cruisers Just Anywhere

These Imperial Guards, I Swear, Think They Can Park Their Star Cruisers Just Anywhere

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#64

Thomas Isn't Looking So Good These Days

Thomas Isn't Looking So Good These Days

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#65

Buzludzha, Bulgaria

Buzludzha, Bulgaria

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Eva Chausheva
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a former headquarters of the socialist party in Bulgaria. The building is going under reconstruction and adaptation works. It will reopen as a museum. More than 60 artist have been working in the original construction phases to complete the mosaics and other details inside.

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#68

Headquarters Of The Frog People

Headquarters Of The Frog People

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#69

Polygone Riviera, France

Polygone Riviera, France

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Mikk Punning
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A monument to what I feel after drinking and making wrong choices.

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#71

I Know They’re The Good Guys, But The Us Air Force Academy Chapel Looks...

I Know They’re The Good Guys, But The Us Air Force Academy Chapel Looks...

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#72

Ever Desired To Live In A Fully Renovated Nuclear Bunker?

Ever Desired To Live In A Fully Renovated Nuclear Bunker?

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#73

Ferrari World Looks Like A Virus Infecting The Earth

Ferrari World Looks Like A Virus Infecting The Earth

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#74

What A View!

What A View!

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Simon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the Ironbridge power station in the West Midlands, UK. It was demolished a couple of years ago

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#75

When R/Evilbuildings Meets R/Marijuanaenthusiasts

When R/Evilbuildings Meets R/Marijuanaenthusiasts

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Caro Caro
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this. (from reddit: This is part of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, a cutting-edge horticultural mega project featuring 50-meter high solar-powered “super trees”)

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#76

Moscow, Probably The Closest Thing To Dystopian I've Seen

Moscow, Probably The Closest Thing To Dystopian I've Seen

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Kitti B.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

London has very similar building and you wouldn't call it evil. You are biased.

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#77

Fort Alexander (Plague Fort), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Fort Alexander (Plague Fort), Saint Petersburg, Russia

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#78

Temppeliaukion Church, Helsinki, Finland

Temppeliaukion Church, Helsinki, Finland

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#79

When R/Evilbuildings Meets R/Cozyplaces

When R/Evilbuildings Meets R/Cozyplaces

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#80

Expiatori Del Sagrat Cor, Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain

Expiatori Del Sagrat Cor, Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain

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#81

The National Library Of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus

The National Library Of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus

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#83

“Former” Cult Meeting Place. In My Home Town

“Former” Cult Meeting Place. In My Home Town

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#84

Modern Day Castle In Miami Dade Equipped With A Mosquito Moat

Modern Day Castle In Miami Dade Equipped With A Mosquito Moat

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#85

"Boss, It Might Look A Little Eerie At Night Time." - I Don't Give A Sh*t! Blood Red Lights Throughout The Factory!

"Boss, It Might Look A Little Eerie At Night Time." - I Don't Give A Sh*t! Blood Red Lights Throughout The Factory!

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#86

This Is Joel Osteen's Megachurch. Thanks For Your Help This Week Ass**le!

This Is Joel Osteen's Megachurch. Thanks For Your Help This Week Ass**le!

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#87

Chinese Communist Party Headquarters In Hong Kong

Chinese Communist Party Headquarters In Hong Kong

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#88

"Boss, Our Invisibility Shield Is Only At 50%. What Should We Do?"

"Boss, Our Invisibility Shield Is Only At 50%. What Should We Do?"

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Jihana
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of mixing old architecture with new one, but this one I like.

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#89

Not Exactly A Building, But My GF Took This At The Rammstein Concert In Munich

Not Exactly A Building, But My GF Took This At The Rammstein Concert In Munich

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#92

Happy New Year From The Original Evil Building- Taipei 101

Happy New Year From The Original Evil Building- Taipei 101

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asdrubale
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why evil? it is actually a great building and always flushed with colourful lights

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#93

This Church Looks Straight From Saints Row

This Church Looks Straight From Saints Row

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#94

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Are You Ready For Some Football?

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#95

The View From My Hotel Room. Apparently It’s One Of The Largest Pyramids In The World.

The View From My Hotel Room. Apparently It’s One Of The Largest Pyramids In The World.

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David Mitchell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is in Memphis, TN. It’s an old arena that was basically unused after the Grizzlies moved to the FedEx Forum. Bass Pro and the city of Memphis renovated it and turned it into their flagship store. I’m not one for Bass Pro but it’s pretty cool what they did to it.

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#96

Aiguille Du Midi, French Alps

Aiguille Du Midi, French Alps

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#97

A Cult Classic

A Cult Classic

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