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Beauty is subjective, beauty is in the eye of the beholder—most of us were taught to never judge a book by its cover. Or, more simply put, to not be superficial. However, scientists argue that aesthetic appreciation of beauty is hard-wired into our brains—we can't escape it. Subconsciously or consciously, we all like to look at beautiful creatures, be it an animal, or a building.

Therefore, some people that are more leaning towards traditional architecture are worried that the notion of beauty in buildings is fading away. As cities all over the world are experiencing globalization, the newly designed buildings can sometimes look awfully alike, even if they were built thousands of miles apart. We're all familiar with the glass boxes in the prestigious areas of cities, that, according to some, are lacking that certain kind of charm, or je ne sais quoi, that makes them unique in their own way. But before we get all judgy, we want to let you decide what you think of these building renovations. Bored Panda has made you a list of before and after pictures of some buildings around the world that were renovated in a way that didn't sit right with some people. Do they look good to you? Scroll down below to see them all and tell us your opinion!

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

Also Russia, but this cladding just clips on so it could be removed and the oдвук building is still under there

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

Birmingham central library .... There's a reason the style is called 'brutalist'

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

I uh.. kinda like it. Not better than the original I just think it looks real cool.

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

I love the old one, and in a different location, I'd like the new one. I think it's weird and interesting

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

The new one is a superb piece of post-modernist architecture, and it is now actually PROTECTED by law in the UK system. Not only that, but it's listed as II*, which places it in the top 8 percent of all protected buildings in England. You can read about why it is special here- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428881

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

Thank you so much for this link. I'm now looking through new eyes. Lovely building gone but it was only a shop after all and the words "safety regulations" hit a chord. We like safety ... and toilets! I'll go and have a look at it when this pandemic dies down.

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Curry on...
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The new one isn't so bad, but they should have built it on a vacant lot and left the old one standing.

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

hey lets replace this beautiful victorian-esque building with a fricking train

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

I’m waiting for Beetlejuice to jump out of the clock tower.

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

All that wonderful design flattened out and totally f****d up by some idiot with zero taste or regard for historical architecture.

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

tbh i like both. i hate they tore the old one down but if they built that new building somewhere else and not over a pretty thing then i wouldnt mind it at all

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

The new building is now Grade 2 listed (for non-UK residents, it broadly means it can't be demolished, or its exterior looks changed without a legal battle).

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klatula
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why are people willing to change from historical to concrete and glass and on my gosh the pure ugliness of the new structure...

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OmMarol
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this doesn't look so bad. I mean, in a sense I get the thing about preserving buildings, but at the same time we don't know how they are inside, and maybe they really need the renovation.

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Vaida Kuodytė
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's kind of interesting in its own way, but the old one was better.

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

When I travelled overseas for the first time in 1968, I loved London's lovely Victorian buildings, I wouldn't like to go there today.

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

so they turned a beautifull building into a....eeer I cant even describe this thing...

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

On it's own, the new building isn't bad looking, but put it in it's own place. Not as a replacement for such beautiful old architecture.

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mermaidgirl960
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although the old building looked beautiful, I actually really love this style! Most modern builds I see are boring but the stripes and different shapes really give it a whimsical style. I'm glad they kept the same shape.

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

Reminds me of the Titanic - shouldn't there be a COUPLE up top- with their arms out-stretched?!?!!!

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

architects want the world to see how clever they are, they show how they do not value the uniqueness of the buildings

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

Awful and the amount of electricity now needed to light the inside ??

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

I'm sure this is 1 Poultry in London and has a restaurant at the top from which at least 2 or 3 people have committed suicide from. It does look quite expensive though.

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

This is why i think the "Freedom Ship" will be an architectural nightmare.

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

They made it better imo. Old buildings are beautiful but they kinda look all the same. Boring. We need something new.

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

You can not call it renovation when you destroy something!

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

This once beautiful building needs a do-over to the past.

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

"George, we need to remodel this stately old building that stood in place for 100 years. Any ideas?" "Sure Barry, I binged on old Flash Gordon TV special on Netflix this weekend, let me grab my doodles."

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

This is probably great as long as you NEVER take your eyes off the pavement. Can anyone actually walk the plank at the top? I'd pay for that!

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

It’s like the lovely old building had been eaten by an ugly one.

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

I don't mind this one, in fact I think it's an improvement. The original building isn't anything special.

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

Nobody would tear down an original Tudor building these days, thankfully.

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