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30 Reasons Someone “Should Have Hired An Architect” For These Buildings (New Pics)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Whether we’re talking about people, flowers, animals or even architecture. But just because a building is someone’s taste doesn’t mean the rest of us aren’t allowed to poke fun at its questionable design decisions. Extremely low ceilings? A startling lack of windows? Stairs that you might break your neck walking down? Sounds great! And you can find all of these amazing things featured in the ‘You Should Have Hired an Architect’ Facebook group.
This group, which has over 50k members at the moment, finds and roasts all of the most ridiculous and concerning architecture fails the world has to offer. Some of these designs are simply acquired tastes, while others should probably be illegal, but they were all fascinating enough to be featured in You Should Have Hired an Architect.
Keep reading to also find any interview with Lucas Gray, creator of Modern ADU Plans, and be sure to upvote the pictures you find most atrocious. Then if you’re interested in viewing even more of these homes and buildings that should have gotten someone fired, you can find Bored Panda’s previous articles on You Should Have Hired an Architect right here and here!
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#1
Makes Me Nervous. That's A Pool!
Uncanny 2 years ago
We had a similar wonky kind of home here in South Oz. Homeowner was murdered and stuffed in his freezer. Just sayin.
Chez2202 2 years ago
That’s terrible! They should have murdered the architect and stuffed them in the freezer.
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Crouching hippo hidden panda 2 years ago
Seriously doubt they managed to achieve this without an architect
Sarah Moeding 2 years ago
Right. Like, this is high design. People at the top of their field were involved.
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Icecream Sarang 2 years ago
I love this. But, I confess to being a fan of contemporary and brutalist architecture.
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
Oh my god I want that! I want to swim in that pool! I want to confuse everyone who tries to visit me by saying "the bathroom's on the second level," but not specifying which second level I mean!
_scarlett_ 2 years ago
I think it looks awesome! As long as it's safe, it would be cool to live there
Cadon Leviner 2 years ago
Very considerate of them to build a cave for Smeagol to live in right under the house. You gotta keep your riddle buddies close.
kelly johnson 2 years ago
I think the pool is level ,it's just the angle at which the picture it taken and the person tilted their phone a little
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#2
They Certainly Committed To The Theme
Khavrinen 2 years ago
Not if you're one of the neighbors. ( And you thought people driving by with their car stereos blasting was annoying! )
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Pinkpanda 2 years ago
Until you realize all the natural light is getting blocked because your windows are recessed in large circles
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Phobrek 2 years ago
I'm hoping it comes with a giant bow you can stick out the window to play that giant violin... hopefully it would sound like an octobass
Christian Fuller 2 years ago
It's where that documentary about Stradivarius was filmed. You know, A History of Violins?
#3
I've Seen Art Deco Style, And Craftsman Style, But Never Thought I Would See Doggy Style
cursed--alien 2 years ago
Looks like a house I would make with my friend in the sims when we were 14 and immature.
We can’t seem to get enough of these hilarious and amusing architectural fails here at Bored Panda, so this isn’t the first time we’ve featured You Should Have Hired an Architect. And lucky for us, we were previously able to get in touch with the Facebook group’s administrator, Allison Beer McKenzie, architect and director of sustainability at SHP Leading Design in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The first time we spoke with Allison, about a year ago, she shared that, “This group is dedicated to examples of why it is a bad idea [to design a building without hiring an architect] with occasional examples of why buildings designed by architects may be superior for variety.”
When it comes to the reasons why people would skip hiring an architect, Allison said, “One is definitely that they are cost-conscious or think they can’t afford an architect. The other, I believe, is they don’t know about or appreciate the value that an architect can bring to their house design.” She continued, “This value can certainly include beautiful design but can also include things like a house that fits seamlessly onto the site it is on and is ideally designed for the climate it’s being built on.”
#4
I Know. It's Beautiful But I'd Break My Neck
Mary w 2 years ago
I can see that, too. But the "stairwell" walls appear to be ribbed, so maybe that can act as a banister?
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Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
WTF do architectural "designers" HATE safety features like hand rails?!? You know what's more unsightly than a a hand rail? Someone's broken neck!
Mary w 2 years ago (edited)
This has to be in a different country than the US. My dad was flagged for not having even a temporary rail while his house was being built. This almost looks Swedish? It's giving me that vibe.
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Fantastic Mr Fox 2 years ago
Depending on who lives there. I never use handrails anyhow so I appreciate the clean esthetics.
GreythatEnby 2 years ago (edited)
I’d look at it and think it’s a sculpture- and then try to climb it only to fall.
#5
I Found One! In Some Home & Design Group, It Had The Title "This Is Art"
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Clever idea perhaps, but I'd be forever trying to sweep the leaves off the 'pictures'.....
Analyn Lahr 2 years ago
Drunk me would be trying to crawl through the steps to get to the magic pathway.
Garth Bock 2 years ago
Run fast like Harry Potter did at the train station to go through the stairs..
Currentlylost 2 years ago
Omg this is amazing. I want it in my house! I’m gonna move out, and make this in my new house. All I need is someone with the skills to do it
#6
Has The Ambulance Arrived? Okay, I'll Now Attempt My Shower
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Can you imagine how slick that thing would be with a bit of soap/body wash/shampoo on it? Holy cow, come for a shower stay for the physical therapy.
Panda Bear 2 years ago
I don’t know what’s worse, the fact that the shower is a death trap or the absolute lack of privacy
Magpie 2 years ago
It's part of a retreat in Indonesia called Hartland. None of the houses/rooms seem to have much privacy. I can only image the animals that get inside. It's a beautiful resort though.
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Audrey Borer 2 years ago
Doctor: so how did u break your leg again? me: i slipped in a very big rock in the shower
Marcos Valencia 2 years ago
It seems more like a sacrifice surface, with a very convenient cleaning system.
Connie Martin 2 years ago
Aside from the very obvious safety concerns, you are going to get cold in this shower since the warm water vapor from the hot water isn't contained.
Without having an expert on-site to consult, Allison told Bored Panda that many of the mistakes made when designing structures stem from the fact that most people, who don’t have proper training, have trouble thinking in three dimensions. “This often leads to houses with weird proportions or awkward connections between materials and elements,” she explained.
Sometimes, buildings can turn out fine without an architect. But the chances of something going wrong are quite high, and it’s likely not worth the risk. “Building a house is probably the biggest investment you ever make and is going to require you to make hundreds of decisions in a condensed amount of time,” Allison says. “Having an architect at your side to guide you through decisions ranging from where the house sits on the lot, to room size and location, to what color grout you want for your bathroom floor can help ensure that you end up with a result you love and maintain your sanity!”
#7
A Hotel In Germany Uses 3D Carpets To Prevent Guests From Running In The Passage
David 2 years ago
My grandkids would still run. Except now they would also thump and laugh as they jumped over the 'holes'.
BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
but once you figured out it was flat I'd be fine with running on it ngl
@wanderlustt 2 years ago
Ya that would prevent me from even walking in there
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#8
I Swear That Some People Have Made It Their Life's Mission To Figure Out Ways To Make Stairs Even Deadlier
Megan Lauhon 2 years ago
It's a net? I swore it was metal wire so you get diced on your way down like a boiled egg.
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Pinkpanda 2 years ago
Architecture like this screams "I don't clean my own house"
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If this was a Bond movie you could hit a secret button and all of those steps would tilt a bit to form a ramp.
Ahni Alger 2 years ago
I can definitely see that. And the slide ends with the person landing in a cage suspended over a pool filled with crocodiles. 🐊
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Ahni Alger 2 years ago
I like your paraphrasing of the movie quote. 😂 And you're right. I don't need any hand rails with this particular staircase. I just need an entirely new staircase. A normal one staircase that has a matching hand rail to go with it. That's all.
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Challenge Accepted. I will now attempt to get down these Deth Stairs in one go ☠
#9
Imagine The Acoustics
Reinaldo Fuentes 2 years ago
Please, someone who knows about these things, please tell me why the toilet/staircase seems to be such a popular choice for bizarre construction anomalies. I've seen lots of listicles like this one, and the toilet/staircase combo typically has at least three different versions of itself on display. WHY???
Mary w 2 years ago
Must be a REALLY busy person who doesn't have time to run to the restroom on their way out of the house!
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Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
Well you see, Doctor, I tripped on the stairs and landed in the toilet...
Random Toad 2 years ago
What is up with these toilets being placed in the most inconvenient and uncomfortable places?
Phobrek 2 years ago
1) how does one attach the toilet paper roll to its holder? 2) is that a handheld showerhead on the wall? 3) is it intended to be used as a messy bidet?? 4) WTF
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We also spoke with Allison about 7 months ago, the last time we featured You Should Have Hired an Architect. She shared that the group receives so many ridiculous posts that it’s hard to choose any favorites. “They range from technically poor design to spaces that function terribly to things that just look ridiculous," she told Bored Panda. "We also get quite a few enjoyable posts about houses that are just over the top or very taste specific. My personal favorites are when people share [what the heck] moments from their own homes, so that we can all share their pain."
#10
I Like It, But Having To Explain The Need For All Those Discontinuous Load Paths To The Structural Engineer Would Give Me Nightmares
Reyes 2 years ago
Oh, I remember this! This is near my house. It’s called the Interlace in Singapore
MadamGreenIce 2 years ago
It's also near my office. It's ugly to start with. It got creepy after I learned the suicide a few years back.
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AK to LV 2 years ago
The apts facing out would :) some just look at other apts.
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Joe Reaves 2 years ago
I really like this but I feel they probably need to do a weekly sweep for lost delivery drivers.
Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
Yeah this kinda seems like it is more about developer $$ than anything else. I am interested to hear what residents think of living there. If it is a giant, ugly PITA or actually works
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Seizure Inducing
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
That roll of toilet paper is a beacon of light and hope.
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Magpie 2 years ago
The scales(?) look much smaller on the left and bigger on the right. Would that make it look like it's moving?
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Gladys Hayes Southerland 2 years ago
🥴 i can tell you no 2y/o potty training is going to even go in there
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I Would Have A Perpetual Concussion
Almostfoxlike 2 years ago
It LOOKS cool, but as someone who's bedroom is a loft, people will absolutely bang their heads
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Random Girl 2 years ago
The beams are a bit much, but if they were reduced this would be beautiful.
To gain more insight on this topic, we reached out to Lucas Gray, creator of Modern ADU Plans. First, we asked Lucas where his enthusiasm for architecture came from. “I've always been fascinated by the built environment and never really considered other professions,” he told Bored Panda. “That being said, I never actually made it to becoming a licensed architect despite two architecture degrees and over 15 years practicing architecture and design.”
“Instead, I've worked at architecture firms in 3 continents, joined marketing teams at a firm in the US, started an architecture studio with a couple of partners, worked as an artist, led community design workshops in Japan, write about architecture on blogs and magazines, and now work as a business consultant for architecture firms,” Lucas shared. “My career is interwoven with the profession of architecture, but I didn't follow the traditional path to licensure.”
#13
Good Dog
Gareth Hart 2 years ago
It's not a house. It's a business in a town full of such buildings in NZ
cursed--alien 2 years ago
Why is this a fail? It's literally just eccentric, not like the actual hazards and privacy-free toilets on this list.
#14
I Think The Saying Is “Lipstick On A Pig” Rural Nc
Marcellus II 2 years ago
"Give a monkey a ring (it remains an ugly thing)" in Dutch.
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Post title not wrong. But at least now we know how to make a Walmart look classy.
Linda T 2 years ago
Walmart will still provide crippled shopping carts, though.
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Sterling McKinney 2 years ago
Looks like a huge body preparation facility. With a charming parlor and viewing rooms.
Hoodoo 2 years ago
"Putting lipstick on a pig" Tryin' to take something inherently ugly & pretty it up.
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#15
Tell Me You Really Like Spicy Food Without Telling Me You Like Spicy Food
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
If there were a gas leak, it wouldn't be hard to figure out where it was coming from!
SweetBananaHeartz 2 years ago
They don’t like spicy food, they like spicy juice, must’ve had a lot before they made this decision
We also asked Lucas why it’s important to hire a skilled architect for every building project. “The value architects bring is similar to a conductor of an orchestra or the director of a film,” he explained. “Architects are skilled at bringing together a wide range of stakeholders and experts and facilitate collaboration to deliver creative solutions to complicated problems. Whether it is designing a custom home or a large commercial development, there are thousands of decisions and dozens of people that need to coordinate their work in order to achieve success. Architects help give projects a creative vision, interpret clients goals and ideas, develop solutions that meet codes and regulations, and craft beautiful spaces that are safe, functional, and inspiring. Not every building is required to have an architect, but every project would benefit from having one leading the team.”
#16
I Know Stairs Have Been Done, A Lot. But Seriously, These Are Terrifying
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Imagine if you were elderly, or have one leg/hip weaker. Normally you go up (or down) on your good leg, (one step up, use good leg again) so if it were your left leg that's good up or down, you'd be utterly stuffed. I note this because that is how I get up the stairs - this is RUBBISH.
Linda T 2 years ago
Don't wear socks, crocks, or flip-flops on these kinds of stairs. I speak from experience.
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Amour Doctrina 2 years ago
No children allowed ... nor elders or feeble or pregnant women ... nor farsighted or top heavy ... nor pets. Only 'MARVEL Characters' allowed.👍
Neir Lucan 2 years ago
I would automatically try to ascend right foot first and proceed to break my neck
#17
Better Make Sure Everyone Has Up To Date Life Insurance Policies
Marcellus II 2 years ago
She's the one who will collect on his policy. She's just not looking forward to the paperwork, "whaddaymean it was a foreseeable event?!".
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Wadofbees 2 years ago (edited)
Are the stairs made of glass?! WHY IS THE FIRST STEP SO GODDAMN HIGH UP. WHY DOES THIS MAKE ME SO UNREASONABLY ANGRY AND NERVOUS.
Jaaawn 2 years ago
'I've tried 12 times to go up these stairs this morning and I still cannot do it.'- Her face.
Magpie 2 years ago
Nah, he's a bit pleased with himself, and she knew she shouldn't have agreed to let him pick out their new house.
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xolitaire 2 years ago
"Look how cool we are, all we own is an unusable set of stairs, a chair and a plant."
#18
Skateboard Heaven
Mickysixxx 2 years ago (edited)
You dont want to see what they did with the bathroom and the backwards toilets
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Serial pacifist 2 years ago (edited)
It's upside-down. The cars, the bike and the ladder are actually glued to the ceiling.
Megan White 2 years ago
My thoughts EXACTLY! Especially using concrete?!?!?!
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We were also curious about any of the worst examples of architecture Lucas has ever seen. “The worst examples of architecture are typically when no one was in charge, there was no vision or plan, or there were incompetent people executing the project,” he told Bored Panda. “I also feel that architecture fails when the buildings weren't designed for how humans interact with the city. A beautiful building designed by a starchitect that doesn't interact with the streetfront is just terrible as an ugly building with no design quality. Good architecture needs to both be attractive and functional as an individual object yet also needs to positively impact the community around it.”
#19
For When The Floors Are Lava. Duh
Sharon Morrow 2 years ago
The stairs are to enter & leave thru the window. duh . . . the floor is lava. What about lava do you not understand?
Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
Exactly. In case of zombie apocalypse conveniently placed stairs so you can run up them and out the window
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Bradley Hart 2 years ago
I have seen a few different pics of this one the stairs are dual purpose shelves and hide the fixtures that jut out of the wall
Bubbles and sparks 2 years ago
The bath isn't even deep nor comfortable enough to enjoy a long soak.. Just file under "Failed it instead of nailed it" 🤣
#20
In Case You Like To Cook With A Harness And A Latex Mask
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
They were out of stock at the B D S M store
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Lola Atkinson 2 years ago
I'd expect a large drain in the floor, for those Day-to-day horror movie reenactments.
crowspectre (he/they) 2 years ago
I genuinely have no idea what's wrong with this. Like it's not my type of thing, I don't love the red and black, but the others are way stranger
#21
Nope. I Do Not Trust That Top Bed Framing One Bit
Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
When you want to side hustle on AirBnB but live in a one space bedsit
When it comes to some of the most common mistakes architects make, Lucas shared, “Too often architects focus on the image vs the messiness of life within their creations. They want the pristine rendering or money shot to show on their portfolio or on Instagram, and sometimes this comes at the cost of making spaces that engage the street, are pleasant places for people to occupy, or creating efficient functional interiors. Form too often dominates function when it comes to the architecture that is most celebrated.”
“I have grown to be much more fond of relatively understated designs that are simple yet elegant solutions to complex problems,” Lucas continued. “I love buildings that use simple material pallets but in new and creative ways. More architects should ask how their buildings feel for their occupants, how the building interacts with the city or landscape around it, and how they can have a positive impact on the world.”
#22
Ooooo A Private Balcony................. For The Birds
RusLily JC 2 years ago
Well. Doors only available upon special request. It's an add on so it's separate cost.😂
#23
Ok…. Ummmm…. Yeah I Got Nothing For This
Lola Atkinson 2 years ago
Looks like a fancy petrol (gas) station. Very strange and unflattering combination of materials.
Marcellus II 2 years ago
It's made from free samples collected in all nearby building yards, over a few years.
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Icecream Sarang 2 years ago
The description of the “popular” building in The Fountainhead comes to mind here.
Robert Duran 2 years ago
Those columns need to be on the corners and the problem is mostly fixed.
#24
No Words . .
Angela Bailey-Graflage 2 years ago
The handy, cross-shaped handle for the prayer that no one accidentally opens the door....
Katherine Bridgerton 2 years ago
When the door is closed you can pass little notes through the hole lol
Mohammad Rahman 2 years ago
I used one like this at a friend's place in East London... Never thought would see another one!
Sparkysheep 2 years ago
Im pretty sure my friends old house was like this too XD West Coast US ;P
Load More Replies...“Too often people think about architects when they see large scale projects like museums, airports, commercial office towers, or maybe government or institutional projects,” Lucas told Bored Panda. “Yet even very small projects can benefit from great design. I've focused a lot of my design career on very small-scale projects from parklets (street seats), installations, small retail projects, and especially residential projects like custom homes, renovations and additions, and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units).”
“I like being able to design spaces that people call home. Good design has immense power to impact how people live and how they feel in their home. This is what I love about designing,” Lucas shared. “It is also why I started Modern ADU Plans. The goal is to make good design more affordable for all homeowners. I'd love to see every residential property have an ADU in the backyard, adding much needed housing while densifying our neighborhoods in a sustainable way. ADUs are small projects but can have big impacts, and good design is an important ingredient in that recipe.”
If you'd like to learn more about Lucas' ADUs, be sure to visit Modern ADU Plans' website right here!
#25
I Have To Imagine The Second Floor Is… Dark?
Analyn Lahr 2 years ago
Looks like law offices? By the scale on the sign. Maybe they're vampire lawyers and they sleep upstairs.
Richard Thomas 2 years ago
This desperately needs a pediment, please don't half*** classical architecture
#26
I See Fear. Death Stairs And A Ladder Beneath The Toilet? At Least They Added Some Flowers To Make It More Inviting
Shark Lady 2 years ago
That bit of wood by the stairs is a hatch you can close to get to the toilet. The ladder like thing is shelves.
Chez2202 2 years ago
I also was aware that it’s a platform which can be lifted up when not in use what I don’t understand is WTF a toilet is doing half way up the stairs with no door or a sink to wash your hands in. What kind of redneck hillbillies are these people?
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Marcellus II 2 years ago
Feature creep. Throughout the building process, the owner keeps demanding things they forgot/refused earlier. A lot of software is like this underneath!
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Ouma Sharon 2 years ago
No the flowers are just advanced wreath for when you fall off and break your neck
#27
I Have Many Questions
cursed--alien 2 years ago
My sims houses did always fall apart once I start trying to add roofs...
Turd Ferguson 2 years ago
It's legal for first cousins to marry there, yes? Or is that West Virginia?
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Anonymous Panda She/Her/Hers 2 years ago
Makes me think of the way hobbit houses are described in The Hobbit. They're described as being very similar to the Hobbit holes with low sloped roofs and short walls.
Are you suddenly feeling like your own home is actually a lot more impressive than you previously thought? If it’s sturdy and doesn’t get roasted online for looking ridiculous, great job! We hope you’re getting a kick out of these architectural fails; keep upvoting your favorites and let us know in the comments what the worst building design you’ve ever witnessed was. Then, if you still haven’t checked out our previous articles featuring You Should Have Hired an Architect, you can find them right here and here!
#28
Bathrooms The Make You Say Wth?!?!
RusLily JC 2 years ago
Warning: Concussion prone area! Always wear safety helmet getting in & out of the tub! Wait! Is that a tub or a huge floor trap?😂
Rebekah 2 years ago
I dearly want to know what's behind the horizontal drawer next to the tub.
#29
Not Great
Stephanie A Mutti 2 years ago
It's in a hotel. I'd be ticked off to get to my room and see this is the bathroom.
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 2 years ago (edited)
Welp. I wouldn't be able to get near that sink. Not to mention the Kleenex box 🤷🏼♀️
#30
Entropy In The Bathroom!
Lola Atkinson 2 years ago
I guess the black mould spray isn't going to cut it. You could produce blue cheese in this bathroom.
David 2 years ago
You mean there right? Not just showering in general. lol
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Vintage_Misery_Business 2 years ago
you've heard of panic! at the disco, now get ready for entropy! in the bathroom.
cursed--alien 2 years ago
Is that insulation? Asbestos? Mold? Either way, this is clearly a hazard.
JLBigboote 2 years ago
It's natural stone. The house was cut into it, and used as one side of the house from the looks of it.
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Architecture Of Social Responsibility. Soviet Brutalism
Phobrek 2 years ago
Is that black square a solar energy thing, or just a void to suck your soul into oblivion?
Two_rolling_black_eyes 2 years ago
I've seen this one in other posts. Its an early cold war nuclear research lab. A particle accelerator goes down it's long axis and they built offices around it.
Cadon Leviner 2 years ago
I actually think the structure is quite impressive. Much of Soviet brutalist architecture revolves around using just one or two materials and using it in a simplistic but beautiful manner. They wanted efficiency, but also tried to put a spin on it to make it look less like a bunch of boxes. The curved Soviet buildings with semi-circular balconys are particularly impressive looking.
CGZ 2 years ago
It doesn't please me but I'll have to give this one a pass. Brutalism is its own creature.
Chiara Lago 2 years ago
It's such an great example of this type of architecture.
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Populus tremuloides(they/them) 2 years ago
Maybe an atypical antipsychotic too
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Lola Atkinson 2 years ago
You gotta enjoy the suppressed urge to sob every time you 'come home'.
#32
This Is Some Sort Of Death Trap For Adventurous Kids (And Perhaps Adults), Right?
Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago
How would you even get a vacuum to the level with the fake palm tree? Throwing a Roomba like a discus and hoping for the best?
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Bruhwhydothat 2 years ago
I could imagine a kid jumping from the third to second floor balcony and wondering what's next
fair_weather_rose 2 years ago
Obstacle course! Last one to get to the fake palm tree has to clean the rock covered toilet monstrosity!
#33
Not Sure Anyone Let Alone A Architect Could Save This
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
And to sit on! Must be the most uncomfortable toilet ever
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Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Yeah, give grandma a hot glue gun for Christmas, how much trouble can THAT cause?
#34
I'm A Real Estate Photographer And Ran Into This Less Than Ideal Placement. Anything Larger Than A Child's Hand Cannot Flush
Cat enthusiast 2 years ago
Just don’t poop. If it’s yellow let it mellow! (Which I have not done once in my life)
#35
Finally. A Dust Ledge Put To Good Use
foofoofloofy 2 years ago
The dinosaur head kind of makes up for that, though.
Load More Replies... Populus tremuloides(they/them) 2 years ago
Climb up on top of the door. Or a portable ladder. Idk
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Marcellus II 2 years ago
"Dust ledge" makes it sound like it has a feature. "Keeps the dust off your floor by storing it neatly".
#36
Pitched Roof’s Invention!
#37
Apparently The Glass Frosts When You Lock The Door, But I Still Ask, Why?
foofoofloofy 2 years ago
Is nobody going to mention the fact that there's CANDY wallpaper in a BATHROOM?
Zoe Vokes 2 years ago
There’s ice cream wallpaper in the bathroom. The candy wallpaper is in the public space outside, looking inside. 😬
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Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
If the glass frosts when the door locks I would definitely want a "p00p alone - p00p with friends" notice by the locking mechanism
TheFloydist 2 years ago
I had to research the technology behind this because I was worried about what state it would end up in if the power goes out. Luckily it looks like it is normally in the "Frosted glass" state when power is removed.
666Slay.Com 2 years ago
It's to pink..I would have to run OUT of the bathroom to throw up instead of vice versa
foryouwhynot IB 2 years ago
Real answer? Art installation of some sort. Fun answer? To make it easy to know if the bathroom is occupied, or to give parents the ability to potty train without being in the room?
#38
I Would Actually Love To Live In A House With A Live Roof. But What Could Go Wrong?
rob 2 years ago
This actually has lots of advantages as well. Good insulation and good at absorbing rain water which can be a big problem in urban areas leading to flooding of the streets. And cleans the air in cities. I hope we see more of this in the future.
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Do the neighbors gripe when you have dandelions?
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You mean all of the amazing, natural wildlife that constitutes the base of the ecosystem, thus allowing all the birds and other nature to thrive? Oh noes! How terrible.
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Christof Irran 2 years ago (edited)
"But What Could Go Wrong?" A lot, if you do that to your existing roof. This design adds a very large weight increase to what your roof will have to bear. The sod is able hold a very large amount of water, and grass will be able to hold more snow longer than more traditional roofing designs. So, if the engineers have already planned this weight increase into any new construction, there are virtually no disadvantages to a green roof like this. Weeds maybe, and the occasional grasshopper going down your chimney...
Amanda B Bench 2 years ago
I imagine the whole inside of the house smelling like wet dirt though, or mildew...
#39
It's Certainly Unique. I Wish The Listing Had Interior Photos!
Ovata Acronicta 2 years ago
The layout must be fascinating. I wish any of my building games let me use such roundness so I could play with the idea.
#40
Rental In Toronto ... This Is The Kitchen Pic. Seriously, Wtf
foofoofloofy 2 years ago (edited)
They're like tinfoil hats! After all, we can't have the aliens finding out what's inside of those cupboards.
Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
I am hoping this is a for sale and not a rental so you can fix this issue. I sometimes think with some of the kitchens in rental properties I see that the European idea of BYO kitchen and very long term (decades) rental agreements where you can make changes like painting walls etc, that you have to repaint to original when you leave, would be a possible solution and allow renters to have some housing security and comfort without landlords leaving properties in this condition because they do not GAF
#41
Someone Forgot To Coordinate The Window Height
Tim Anderson 2 years ago
Must be. The horizontal lines of the window don't match the vanishing point of the horizontal lines of the wall.
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Another one that reminds me of how I mess up when I build sims houses...
CGZ 2 years ago
Even how they faceted the arched window opening. It should have been a half circle, with wood trim to take up the difference. This is the difference between a reasonably good designer and an average installer/contractor who doesn't have the background and has to invent everything as if it's never been done before.
#42
An Igloo In Eastern Pa? Does Seem To Be A Home
Christian Fuller 2 years ago
I've seen lots of homes that are geodesic domes. This is the first I've seen that was raised up from ground level.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 years ago
They were popular back in the 70s. We had one in my home town. They came as a big kit and snapped together like Lego.
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Ocean County, Nj
Amanda B Bench 2 years ago
I would assume this is the back of the house, but then the mailbox... wth?
#44
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!
Kaniwani 2 years ago
I'm guessing maybe storage space? That's the only somewhat logical explanation I can come up with.
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foryouwhynot IB 2 years ago
Looks like one of those tiny houses, so betting it’s storage for whatever bathroom things, like towels and spare tp maybe?
Rabbit Lord 2 years ago
Uh, isn't that one of these 8 square metre Arpartments you can rent for a few hundred bucks/month in London or NYC?
#45
At Least They Have A View. And Trust Me, The View On The Other Side Is Beautiful Overlooking Lake Michigan North Of Traverse City By An Hour Or So. This Side…. Not So Much
Michelle Carlson 2 years ago
That property, despite the house, is worth millions. Traverse City is for $$$ folks
#46
They Hired A Cabinet Maker To Design The Heliodome
#47
I Have No Words
Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
Lived in a place that had not 1 but 2 in-floor tubs, just separate to other typical bathroom facilities, but right near huge windows overlooking the property. It was an eccentrically designed house with 3 floors (allegedly). One was basically the roof space as a giant room and a huge "cellar" that had been renovations done by the landlord. None of it was council approved as we found out and the lady that owned it was an artist and full-on crunchy granola old school hippie naturist and chose us to live there because she felt our auras fitted the house. There were a lot of other out there conditions that went with it but the rent was cheap and she had wild stories and lived in a yurt on the land and it was in a rainforest area so super gorgeous with zero neighbours so you could do whatever you wanted without disturbing anyone
Gwen LeMay 2 years ago
there is no way people are going to safely get in and out of infloor tubs!
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Looks like the bathtub broke through the floor and the owner said screw it, we'll make it work.
Gin. No tonic 2 years ago
I have a feeling they bought one of those no-sode-panel baths and didn't know what to do. Instead of making matching tile sides they lowered the whole tub, which must've been a lot of work!
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Seabeast 2 years ago
Exactly. Plus, not all buildings are designed by licensed architects. In many places you can come up with a rough design for your house, hand it over to someone with a residential architectural drafting certificate, and get whatever you want. There are also people who screw up their own houses with no help from anyone.
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censorshipsucks 2 years ago
the lopsided building with the pool verandah thingy was awesome, totally would buy.
liam newton-harding 2 years ago
Welp, this is THE most mistitled post ever. 1/3 of these ARE architectural designs, 1/3 of these are bad interior design, the rest is bad construction.
Kevin J. Henning 2 years ago
We ate in a classic car themed restaurant. Hanging suspended above several of the tables and booths were full size cars minus the engines and transmissions. My only thought was, if that thing falls on us how will they write up the death certificate?
Gladys Hayes Southerland 2 years ago
I can't sit under the cars or engines. It's too distracting bc I'm thinking the same thoughts you reported
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BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
this whole list needs to be on ugliest house in America like dude wtf. I would also love if they made that show for other places
Bill Marsano 2 years ago
I think you're wrong--about half of these are most assuredly architect-designed--especially the killer stairs. No. 3, as I recall, is definitely an architect's design, and it won an award. The cost must have been astronomical, as every but of it had to be custom fabricated--metal fittings to hold the thing up, extensive lamination for the woodwork. As for practicality & safety--well, first no handrail. Architects HATE hand rails. Second, because it's supported at extremities, it's going to flex with every step. That's going to make people uneasy, so they'll almost always put a hand out to the wall to steady themselves,. inevitably staining the wall . Third, it's so narrow it can be used by only one person at a time. And never mind the clash with the window!
Seabeast 2 years ago
Exactly. Plus, not all buildings are designed by licensed architects. In many places you can come up with a rough design for your house, hand it over to someone with a residential architectural drafting certificate, and get whatever you want. There are also people who screw up their own houses with no help from anyone.
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 2 years ago
the lopsided building with the pool verandah thingy was awesome, totally would buy.
liam newton-harding 2 years ago
Welp, this is THE most mistitled post ever. 1/3 of these ARE architectural designs, 1/3 of these are bad interior design, the rest is bad construction.
Kevin J. Henning 2 years ago
We ate in a classic car themed restaurant. Hanging suspended above several of the tables and booths were full size cars minus the engines and transmissions. My only thought was, if that thing falls on us how will they write up the death certificate?
Gladys Hayes Southerland 2 years ago
I can't sit under the cars or engines. It's too distracting bc I'm thinking the same thoughts you reported
Load More Replies... BeepBeepBoopBoop 2 years ago
this whole list needs to be on ugliest house in America like dude wtf. I would also love if they made that show for other places
Bill Marsano 2 years ago
I think you're wrong--about half of these are most assuredly architect-designed--especially the killer stairs. No. 3, as I recall, is definitely an architect's design, and it won an award. The cost must have been astronomical, as every but of it had to be custom fabricated--metal fittings to hold the thing up, extensive lamination for the woodwork. As for practicality & safety--well, first no handrail. Architects HATE hand rails. Second, because it's supported at extremities, it's going to flex with every step. That's going to make people uneasy, so they'll almost always put a hand out to the wall to steady themselves,. inevitably staining the wall . Third, it's so narrow it can be used by only one person at a time. And never mind the clash with the window!
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