Ambition meets disappointment in this jaw-dropping roundup of architectural disasters. From leaning buildings to impractical designs, these snapshots highlight how even the best intentions can lead to baffling outcomes. While some structures defy logic, others border on comical, sparking laughter and disbelief. Lean into the humor of these questionable choices and let them remind you that bad design can be just as memorable as good design.
"Those Are Stairs"
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"How Not To Design A Bike-Lane Route"
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"Putting This On Arthritis Cream Is Such A Cruel Joke"
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"This Sidewalk Brick Layout. Perfect To Lose Balance Or Trip"
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"Melbourne, Australia Supermarket - Where You Can Self-Checkout, But You Can Never Leave…"
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"That Seems Dangerous"
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"The Entrance Of Possible Death"
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"Guess I’m Paying For The Upstairs Neighbors Heating"
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"My School Tried To Make The Staircase To The Cafeteria Accessible To Wheelchair Users"
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"Waterfall Over The Entrance To My Apartment When It Rains. No The Gutters Aren't Full. It's Designed This Way"
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"Trying To Prevent Cyclists From Using The Ramp, By Blocking The Passage To Everyone With Wheels (Strollers, Wheelchairs, Etc)"
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"So I Almost Died At School Today (Not A Water Bottle)"
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"The Layout Of This Street Isn’t Confusing At All"
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"Leg Breaking Stairs"
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"Cutting Holes Through Joist For Hvac?"
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"Carpet Around The Drain Is Crazy"
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"This Death Trap Of A Corridor"
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"Slippery When Wet, I Fell Down Just Looking At The Picture"
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""Safe Road For Children""
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"Holiday Spirit Is Going To Cause Some Accidents. Spot The Traffic Lights"
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"Just Why?!?"
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"I Have No Idea How They Turn This Off"
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"The Idiots That Designed This Garbage Truck Only Allow The Hood To Open Halfway, Making Repairs Needlessly Difficult"
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"Crappy (And Dangerous) Lighting Design Burning The Grass"