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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

What architects draw on the blueprints and what designers model can be a very far cry from what ends up being constructed. Pipes and wires in random places. Sloppily set tiles. Toilets that are beyond saving. Interiors and exteriors that seem to hate people. These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to laziness and rushed work.

‘Les Perles du Bâtiment,’ aka ‘Building Pearls,’ is a popular French Facebook group that features some of the most hilariously horrible construction fails. We’ve collected some of the very worst offenders. Scroll down to check them out, and upvote the ones that made you gasp and say, ‘Mon Dieu, quelle horreur!’

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Tilted electrical outlets on tiled wall with stick figure pushing switch, showcasing a construction fail with humorous design elements.

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    Copper plumbing with an awkward bent joint below a radiator, showcasing an unfortunate construction fail in piping installation.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #3

    Distorted and mismatched paving stones at a crosswalk showing an unfortunate construction fail on a sidewalk corner.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #4

    Public restroom with a urinal inside a stall door, showcasing an unfortunate construction fail in bathroom design.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #5

    Poorly designed stairway with dangerous construction fails creating a confusing and hazardous path inside a building.

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    #6

    Small bathroom with a slanted ceiling featuring unfortunate construction fails including poorly placed shower and toilet.

    Vincent Guillaud-rollin Report

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    #7

    Construction fail showing balconies on adjacent buildings blocking a narrow walkway, creating an unfortunate design flaw.

    BRICO ET DÉCO Report

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    #8

    Step ladder awkwardly installed to bypass plumbing in a construction fail showing poor planning and e*******n.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #9

    Cracked concrete basement wall poorly repaired with expanding foam showing a construction fail in a dimly lit space.

    Michał Marcin Kulawinek Report

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, that should stop the wall from caving any more.

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    #10

    Toilet paper roll installed inside a bathroom counter, creating an unfortunate construction fail with poor accessibility.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #11

    Glass ceramic cooktop with uneven heating zones, a construction fail showing dangerous and amusing installation errors.

    Esmerald Smajic Report

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    #12

    Man precariously sitting on top of a cracked building with windows bricked up and orange tape holding the structure together, construction fails.

    Guillaume Lebranchu Report

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    #13

    Red door on blue house with misplaced stairs that do not lead to the entrance, showing a construction fail.

    100% Auto le meilleur du pire Report

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    #14

    A copper pipe awkwardly inserted into an electrical outlet on a yellow textured wall, a construction fail.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #15

    Balcony construction fail showing two balconies with a ladder connecting them instead of stairs or door access.

    Isab Elle Report

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopr they have a rope ladder

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    #16

    Long hallway with tiled floor featuring misaligned construction fail with brown square patterns not matching grid lines.

    Isab Elle Report

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    #17

    A construction fail showing a door opening onto an unfinished ground area with missing paving stones.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There will be words exchanged once someone opens that door.

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    #18

    Small radiator mounted improperly on floor tiles, a clear example of unfortunate construction fails causing both frustration and humor.

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So close to having under floor heating.

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    #19

    Poorly designed construction fail showing uneven stairs with inadequate handrails creating a hazardous and funny stairway situation.

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fat person walks down the stairs. A fire engine with cutting gear is called a few hours later.

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    #20

    Three construction drills awkwardly mounted inside worn work shoes as an unfortunate construction fail.

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a fail. It is called recycling.

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    #21

    Construction fail with a worker painting the word STOP incorrectly on a cobblestone street, showing a hilarious mistake.

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me: Hey photographer, did you tell the worker about the misspelling? Photographer: giggles

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    #22

    Old bulky TV set awkwardly cemented into wall showing a construction fail with poor mounting and unfinished edges.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    Goony
    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You cab do that to a CRT TV?

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    #23

    White pipes awkwardly installed over wooden floorboards next to a radiator showing unfortunate construction fails.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #24

    Construction worker using newspaper as a protective mask while welding metal bars, showcasing a construction fail.

    100% Auto le meilleur du pire Report

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am impressed. Not a burn mark to be seen.

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    #25

    Bolt installation fail on construction site showing loose bolts on a concrete base for a metal pole attachment

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    #26

    Broken green window shutter next to a closed window on a yellow wall, showing a clear construction fail.

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    #27

    Partial wall cutout with a sink awkwardly installed, showcasing one of many unfortunate construction fails.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #28

    Extremely narrow bathroom with a toilet at the end, showcasing an unfortunate construction fail in a tiny space.

    Christian Denis Report

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    #29

    Escalator construction fail with stairs in the center, creating a terrifying but hilarious design mistake in a store setting.

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One way to save money on a broken escalator.

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    #30

    Exposed wires and a zip tie holding a lit bulb in place, showing a construction fail with unsafe electrical setup.

    Régis Cohen Report

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    #31

    Poorly installed bathroom tiles and exposed pipes showing an unfortunate construction fail in home renovation work.

    Miguel Blommaert Report

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are going to plaster the lot any way.

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    #32

    Floor tiles installed with a mismatched pattern, showing an unfortunate construction fail in a poorly finished room.

    Jean Christophe Darles Report

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    #33

    Toilet and sink installed on a raised platform with steps in a small bathroom, showcasing a construction fail.

    Artisan du Bâtiment Report

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    #34

    Three men precariously standing on a narrow scaffold outside a building in a construction fail moment.

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I trust you bro!

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    #35

    Various terrifying but hilarious construction fails showing tools and objects trapped in concrete structures.

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    #36

    Man standing unsafely on a tall ladder held by straps while working on a ceiling fixture in construction fails scene.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    #37

    Concrete stairs with a dangerously short handrail illustrating unfortunate construction fails causing safety hazards.

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    #38

    Water heater installed inside small bathroom above bathtub showing one of the unfortunate construction fails in plumbing.

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    #39

    Worker using a jackhammer on a crumbling concrete beam, illustrating unfortunate construction fails that are both terrifying and hilarious.

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    #40

    Construction workers standing around spilled paint cans covering a road in an unfortunate construction fail scene.

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    #41

    Solar panels installed unevenly across a roof with poor alignment showcasing an unfortunate construction fail.

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    #42

    Bathroom construction fail with a door blocking access to the toilet, a classic unfortunate construction fail.

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    #43

    Old wooden beam poorly supported indoors showing an unfortunate construction fail with unstable ceiling framework.

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    #44

    Empty parking spot with a single pole in the middle, showcasing a construction fail on a quiet street at night.

    100% Auto le meilleur du pire Report

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    #45

    White van on highway carrying large unsecured construction materials on roof, showcasing unfortunate construction fails and safety risks.

    Dans le doute,pied au plancher Report

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    Goony
    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This image does not belong here.

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    #46

    Bathroom construction fail with a toilet placed below a window showing an outside dirt wall, illustrating construction fails.

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you need windows underground?

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    #47

    Toilet installed on a raised tiled platform inside a bathroom stall, an unfortunate construction fail causing usability issues.

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    Goony
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squatting toilet conversion?

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    #48

    Toilet with a mounted microscope above it, an unfortunate construction fail showing poor placement in a small bathroom space.

    LES PERLES DU BÂTIMENT (officiel) Report

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The author does not know that this is a joke.

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