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If you've read The Shining, seen Poltergeist, or played Amnesia, you know that a house can be more than just a place to live—it can be a source of horror.

The subreddit 'Evil Buildings' and its 1.1 million members regularly share examples of architecture that embodies this sinister vibe—whether it's a structure that could be chosen by a supervillain as their lair, could serve as the headquarters for a wicked corporation, or simply looks so creepy that it feels as if it's alive and watching you.

Enter if you dare.

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An Abandoned Mansion In The Swamps Of Louisiana

An Abandoned Mansion In The Swamps Of Louisiana

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    #2

    Perhaps The Evilest Of Them All?

    Perhaps The Evilest Of Them All?

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    Frank McAndrew, who is the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College and an elected Fellow of several professional organizations, including the Association for Psychological Science (APS), says that the portrayal of cinematic haunted houses has remained remarkably consistent over time.

    "From a psychological point of view, the standard features of haunted houses trigger feelings of dread because they push buttons in our brains that evolved long before houses even existed," McAndrew writes. "These alarm buttons warn us of potential danger and motivate us to proceed with caution."

    #3

    The Fifa Boardroom Looks Like The Perfect Place To Hold A Super Villian Meeting

    The Fifa Boardroom Looks Like The Perfect Place To Hold A Super Villian Meeting

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    Francois
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No doubt shady deals are going on in the top of FIFA. I mean Qatar organizing WC 2022.

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    #4

    Lighthouse In Michigan After An Ice Storm

    Lighthouse In Michigan After An Ice Storm

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    #5

    I Can See Why People Think Prague Is Full Of Vampires

    I Can See Why People Think Prague Is Full Of Vampires

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    Haunted houses give us the creeps not because they pose an obvious threat to us, but rather because it is unclear whether they represent a threat or not.

    "This ambivalence leaves you frozen in place, wallowing in unease," McAndrew explains.

    For example, it would be considered bizarre and embarrassing to run screaming out of a house that makes you feel uneasy if there is nothing to fear. But on the other hand, it could be perilous to ignore your intuition and remain in a place that feels dangerous.

    #6

    This Building Looks Cartoonishly Evil

    This Building Looks Cartoonishly Evil

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    #7

    Qatar’s Crescent Tower Looking Even More Evil This Morning

    Qatar’s Crescent Tower Looking Even More Evil This Morning

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    #8

    The Bailong Elevator. (Supervillain Lair Vibes)

    The Bailong Elevator. (Supervillain Lair Vibes)

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    Manana Man
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I understand Wikipedia correctly it's actually twice as tall as it looks here. The bottom half is inside the mountain.

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    #9

    Under S 204m Tall Brutalism Architecture TV Tower, Serbia. Blade Runner Vibes

    Under S 204m Tall Brutalism Architecture TV Tower, Serbia. Blade Runner Vibes

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    Think of it this way: if you’re walking through the woods alone at night and hear something rustling in the bushes, you’ll respond with a heightened level of arousal and attention. You’ll behave as if there is a willful "agent" who plans to harm you.

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    If it turns out to be a gust of wind or a stray cat, you lose very little, if anything, by overreacting. But if you fail to activate the alarm response and a true threat is present, the consequences of your miscalculation could be very high.

    #10

    Literally Evil

    Literally Evil

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    Janissary35680
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure blends into its surroundings, doesn't it? You hardly notice it's there.

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    #11

    This Building Is Up To Something For Sure

    This Building Is Up To Something For Sure

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    Hello it Smee
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok no one finds this evil. It just a building giving side eye lol 😆

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    #12

    Vlasov Roman Is An Architect For Supervillains

    Vlasov Roman Is An Architect For Supervillains

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    #13

    Temelin Power Plant With Eyes Projected Onto The Cooling Towers, For Some Reason

    Temelin Power Plant With Eyes Projected Onto The Cooling Towers, For Some Reason

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    "We have evolved to err on the side of detecting threats in ambiguous situations," McAndrew says.

    "Things that activate hypervigilance for malevolent supernatural (or natural) agents abound in large, drafty old houses: rattling or creaking sounds in upstairs rooms; the sighing and moaning of wind passing through cracks; ragged curtains fluttering in the breeze; echoes; and cold spots."

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    #16

    Spotted On The Amtrak To NYC

    Spotted On The Amtrak To NYC

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    #17

    The Remains Of A Concrete Apartment Building In Kirovsky, Kamchatka

    The Remains Of A Concrete Apartment Building In Kirovsky, Kamchatka

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    "Research has consistently shown that we need more personal space while seated than while standing, more space when we are in the corner of a room rather than in the center of it, and more space in rooms with low ceilings," the psychologist adds.

    "We feel uncomfortable when our personal space is violated anywhere, but especially so in situations where we feel as if escape will become difficult."

    Such feelings of discomfort are symptomatic of the fact that we are constantly—even if unconsciously—scanning our surroundings and evaluating our ability to flee if it should become necessary.

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    Consequently, evil buildings are our worst nightmares.

    #18

    A War Memorial In Serbia

    A War Memorial In Serbia

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    #21

    The Oldest House In France Has Been Standing There Since 1478

    The Oldest House In France Has Been Standing There Since 1478

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    As you may have noticed from looking at the pictures, the older a place is, the more likely we are to perceive it as haunted. McAndrew believes this is because there’s been much more time for tragic things to have happened.

    "Stimuli such as moldy odors, antiquated Victorian or Gothic architecture, wood interiors, and old portraits on the wall reinforce an ambiance of great age," he says. "Assuming that the house is no longer occupied, signs of life suddenly interrupted and frozen in time only amplify the fear factor."

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    #22

    When You Design A Building That Looks Evil Yet Gorgeous

    When You Design A Building That Looks Evil Yet Gorgeous

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    #23

    Nordic Brutalism By Isaac Zuren

    Nordic Brutalism By Isaac Zuren

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    #24

    Washington D.c. Temple Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

    Washington D.c. Temple Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

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    #25

    Eye Of Sauron, Doest It Count?

    Eye Of Sauron, Doest It Count?

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    At the end of the day, whether or not a building can be labeled as evil depends upon more than the physical features of the house. Just as important are the expectations of the person exploring the area. To continue your investigations, fire up our first article on the subreddit 'Evil Buildings.'

    #26

    Evil Has Taken Root!

    Evil Has Taken Root!

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    #27

    Frankenstein's 21st Century Laboratorium (Habsburgwarte, Vienna)

    Frankenstein's 21st Century Laboratorium (Habsburgwarte, Vienna)

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    Illifred
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how the European equivalent to water tanks looked like a hundred years ago.

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    #28

    Central Bank Of Iraq(The Scheme Provides A 172m-Tall Tower On Top Of A 200 X 100m Podium Box)(414x414)

    Central Bank Of Iraq(The Scheme Provides A 172m-Tall Tower On Top Of A 200 X 100m Podium Box)(414x414)

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    #29

    Brutslism In Applachia

    Brutslism In Applachia

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    Manana Man
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it slipped off the truck in the middle of the road.

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    #30

    No One Likes Ohio But Maybe That's A Bit Much

    No One Likes Ohio But Maybe That's A Bit Much

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    #31

    Evil Football (Feldstraße Bunker, Hamburg)

    Evil Football (Feldstraße Bunker, Hamburg)

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    Emma London
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's crazy, it's one of the few building in this post were you just can't say the decade it was built!

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    #32

    King Alfred's Tower In England, Built In 1772

    King Alfred's Tower In England, Built In 1772

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    #35

    12th Century Eltz Castle Wierschem, Germany

    12th Century Eltz Castle Wierschem, Germany

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    #36

    Wedding Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

    Wedding Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

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    #37

    Tencent Building, Shenzhen

    Tencent Building, Shenzhen

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    #38

    Bethlehem Steel, The Factory That Built NYC

    Bethlehem Steel, The Factory That Built NYC

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    Corvus
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really evil, but looks like a weird contraption from a Tim Burton movie.

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    #39

    Most Évil Building In Tata, Hungary

    Most Évil Building In Tata, Hungary

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    #40

    Watchtower From Arcadia, The Netherlands

    Watchtower From Arcadia, The Netherlands

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    #41

    Grand Lisboa Hotel, China | Evil Buildings |

    Grand Lisboa Hotel, China | Evil Buildings |

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    #42

    Chaoyang Park Plaza In Beijing China

    Chaoyang Park Plaza In Beijing China

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    #43

    This Building In The Maldives Looks Like It’s About To Battle Godzilla

    This Building In The Maldives Looks Like It’s About To Battle Godzilla

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    #44

    Evil Pyramid, Hove Mobile Park, North Dakota

    Evil Pyramid, Hove Mobile Park, North Dakota

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    #46

    Sharekobe Museum In Japan, Which Houses A Private Collection Of Human Skulls, Skull Artifacts, And Skull-Themed Memorabilia

    Sharekobe Museum In Japan, Which Houses A Private Collection Of Human Skulls, Skull Artifacts, And Skull-Themed Memorabilia

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I collect playing cards, other people collect stamps, this guy collects skulls...hopefully not by grave robbing

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    #47

    "Coming On In Kids, It's......fun" Woking, England

    "Coming On In Kids, It's......fun" Woking, England

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    #48

    This House Not Far From Where I Live, Pretty Sure A Witch Lives Here... 🧹🦇🕸️

    This House Not Far From Where I Live, Pretty Sure A Witch Lives Here... 🧹🦇🕸️

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    #49

    Old Psychiatric Building In Melbourne, Australia

    Old Psychiatric Building In Melbourne, Australia

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    #51

    Montblanc Haus Museum

    Montblanc Haus Museum

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    #53

    Abandoned 19th-Century Art Nouveau Style Manor

    Abandoned 19th-Century Art Nouveau Style Manor

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    Glix Drap
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame it's abandoned. The room in the roof looks a bit tight.

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    #54

    Semi-Abandoned Shipyard, Gdańsk, Poland

    Semi-Abandoned Shipyard, Gdańsk, Poland

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    #55

    In Case Of Emergency- Use Stairs

    In Case Of Emergency- Use Stairs

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    David Morgan
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd rather die from fire than pass out from dizziness and roll all the way down.

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    #56

    This Place Will Make You Delusional

    This Place Will Make You Delusional

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    #58

    The Russian Embassy In Havana, Cuba 🇨🇺

    The Russian Embassy In Havana, Cuba 🇨🇺

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    #60

    Even During The Apocalypse, Waffle House Will Remain Open

    Even During The Apocalypse, Waffle House Will Remain Open

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    #61

    This Is A Criminal Lair And You Cant Tell Me Otherwise

    This Is A Criminal Lair And You Cant Tell Me Otherwise

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    #62

    Old Factory I Encounter On A Chicago Architecture Tour

    Old Factory I Encounter On A Chicago Architecture Tour

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    M O'Connell
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the Union Station Powerhouse, which provided electrical power and steam heat to many railroad buildings adjacent to Union Station in Chicago.

    #63

    ‘Evil Buildings’ A Treasure Trove Of Ominous Architecture

    ‘Evil Buildings’ A Treasure Trove Of Ominous Architecture

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    #64

    Evil Hut (680x842)

    Evil Hut (680x842)

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    #65

    Taken On A Recent Trip To Dublin, Opposite The Pub We Were Drinking In

    Taken On A Recent Trip To Dublin, Opposite The Pub We Were Drinking In

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    Glix Drap
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After you have sinned by imbibing the demon drink you can go to confession.

    #66

    The Golden Hall In Nuremberg, Germany. Preserved But Hidden Away Due To Valid Concerns That If It Were Fully Public It Would Become Some Type Of Pilgrimage Site

    The Golden Hall In Nuremberg, Germany. Preserved But Hidden Away Due To Valid Concerns That If It Were Fully Public It Would Become Some Type Of Pilgrimage Site

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    Corvus
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Context: It was part of a major Nazi gathering place/ceremonial ground/arena. Most of it was destroyed during WW2, but this particular chamber survived.

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    #67

    Drove By These Buildings On My Way Home And Had To Look Them Up. The Pyramids Of Indianapolis, Indiana

    Drove By These Buildings On My Way Home And Had To Look Them Up. The Pyramids Of Indianapolis, Indiana

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    Auntriarch
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look as if they are trying to sneak away without anyone noticing

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    #68

    This Building Near Me That Caught Fire And Was Extinguished In -40 And Now Looks Like A Villainous Ice Castle

    This Building Near Me That Caught Fire And Was Extinguished In -40 And Now Looks Like A Villainous Ice Castle

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    #69

    Menacing Castle In San Francisco

    Menacing Castle In San Francisco

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    Carl Roberts
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    San Francisco National Guard Armory (completed in 1914, closed 1976). Later used as a soundstage for The Empire Strikes Back, and a pornography studio between 2006 and 2018. Now used a rental space for various events.

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    #70

    The Peeping Toms Institute Assembly Hall

    The Peeping Toms Institute Assembly Hall

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    #71

    No Idea Why This Nightclub Went Out Of Business (Sapporo, Japan)

    No Idea Why This Nightclub Went Out Of Business (Sapporo, Japan)

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    #73

    Temple Of Evil

    Temple Of Evil

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    Glix Drap
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The KKK headquarters? That or an homage to 2000AD's Torquemada.

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    #74

    Turkish Ultra Nationalist Party Headquarters. (Milliyetçi Hareket Partisi / Nationalist Movement Party)

    Turkish Ultra Nationalist Party Headquarters. (Milliyetçi Hareket Partisi / Nationalist Movement Party)

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    Nea
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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The designer had some mood swings while deaigning it.

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    #76

    Water Cooling Plant, Dubai

    Water Cooling Plant, Dubai

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    #77

    The Braes Mansion In Glen Cove, NY. Used As Wayne Manor In Several Batman Movies And Shows

    The Braes Mansion In Glen Cove, NY. Used As Wayne Manor In Several Batman Movies And Shows

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    #78

    This Cool Building In Philly

    This Cool Building In Philly

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    #79

    This Is The Grasshopper Cafe In South Korea Made Out Of Train Cars

    This Is The Grasshopper Cafe In South Korea Made Out Of Train Cars

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    #80

    No One Talks About The Outside Of Nasa’s Mission Control

    No One Talks About The Outside Of Nasa’s Mission Control

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    #81

    Deseret Chemical Depot, Utah. In 1996 It Contained 45% Of The U.S.'s Total Stockpile Of Chemical Weapons Which Have Since Been Destroyed

    Deseret Chemical Depot, Utah. In 1996 It Contained 45% Of The U.S.'s Total Stockpile Of Chemical Weapons Which Have Since Been Destroyed

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    #82

    Montpellier, France