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Enjoy Some Of The Best Photos From The "That’s It, I’m Architecture Shaming” Facebook Group

"There are enough poor buildings out there; we don’t need to keep 'inventing' more of them just to try and be 'original.'"

Enjoy Some Of The Best Photos From The "That’s It, I’m Architecture Shaming” Facebook Group

Some buildings are so awkward, they become internet entertainment. That is exactly the appeal of the Facebook group That's It, I'm Architecture Shaming - Burn It to the Ground Edition, where members post structures they think never should have made it past the drawing board.

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The photos spark plenty of debate because not every odd design is a true disaster, and a lot of the reactions come down to taste. Still, the group has no shortage of examples that make people stop, stare, and wonder how the final version got approved.

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Keep scrolling for some of the most talked-about architectural eyesores.

1. Was There A Half-Off Sale On Shutters?

1. Was There A Half-Off Sale On Shutters?Gary Salata
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2. Architecture Shaming

2. Architecture ShamingChristopher Edward
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3. Losing My Mind At This

3. Losing My Mind At ThisCatherine Digman

This one is already off to a rough start.

4. The International Bank Of Settlements In Basel, Switzerland. With All That Cash Flowing Through, One Would Think They Could Skim Some To At Least Give It A Good Paint Job Or Make The Windows Consistent

4. The International Bank Of Settlements In Basel, Switzerland. With All That Cash Flowing Through, One Would Think They Could Skim Some To At Least Give It A Good Paint Job Or Make The Windows ConsistentTony Gillman

5. Architecture Shaming

5. Architecture ShamingChristopher Edward

6. Every Time I See These Windows I Do A Double Take. Not For A Good Reason

6. Every Time I See These Windows I Do A Double Take. Not For A Good ReasonVeronica Claussen

7. When You Open Like 8 Tabs By Mistake

7. When You Open Like 8 Tabs By MistakeChristopher Edward

Some of these designs are hard to unsee.

8. Architecture Shaming

8. Architecture ShamingChristopher Edward

9. Architecture Shaming

9. Architecture ShamingChristopher Edward

10. Architecture Shaming

10. Architecture ShamingChristopher Edward

11. Client: What I’m Looking For Is A 1990’s Strip Mall Aesthetic. Think Blockbuster

11. Client: What I’m Looking For Is A 1990’s Strip Mall Aesthetic. Think BlockbusterCraig Fisher

12. Architecture Shaming

12. Architecture ShamingRoss Jenkins

That comment section would probably be even funnier.

While we’re judging Basel’s inconsistent windows, these practical fixes for everyday messes can help you handle the “open 8 tabs by mistake” moment.

13. The Hills Have Eyes. And So Does This Hilton Head Condo

13. The Hills Have Eyes. And So Does This Hilton Head CondoDianne Butler

14. Architecture Shaming

14. Architecture ShamingDianne Butler

15. Architecture Shaming

15. Architecture Shaminghttps://mcmansionhell.com/

16. Architecture Shaming

16. Architecture ShamingChristopher Edward

17. All I Know Is It’s In LA County And Has Been Under Construction For More Than 5 Years

17. All I Know Is It’s In LA County And Has Been Under Construction For More Than 5 YearsPaul Moore-Northrop

18. Spotted In Vancouver. Windows Look Funny. That’s Not Just Me, Right?

18. Spotted In Vancouver. Windows Look Funny. That’s Not Just Me, Right?Cooki Pi

Even the windows are getting roasted now.

19. Windows Shmindows

19. Windows ShmindowsChristopher Edward

20. My Friend Posted This From Vegas… Not Sure The Name Of This Building - I Kinda Dig It - His Comments Were, “It Sure Is Hot In The Desert!”

20. My Friend Posted This From Vegas… Not Sure The Name Of This Building - I Kinda Dig It - His Comments Were, “It Sure Is Hot In The Desert!”Jackie Crowder Clark

21. A Lot Going On Here

"Nothing says rural Kerry like Velux windows in a thatched roof."21. A Lot Going On HereCatherine Digman

22. My BF Sent Me This

22. My BF Sent Me ThisJewls Keene

23. When You Live In Arizona & Hate The Heat, But Love Golf. Here Is The House For You!

23. When You Live In Arizona & Hate The Heat, But Love Golf. Here Is The House For You!Jennifer Doorenbos

24. It’s High As A Kite

24. It’s High As A KiteChristopher Edward

At this point, the group has seen it all.

25. I Found This Just North Of Petersburg

25. I Found This Just North Of PetersburgTiffany Prine

26. So I Was On Google Maps... Our Lady Of Fátima Church, San Jose De Costa Rica

26. So I Was On Google Maps... Our Lady Of Fátima Church, San Jose De Costa RicaOlaf Reinhard Weyer

27. Architecture Shaming

27. Architecture ShamingCatherine Digman

28. I Can Smell The Mold From Here

28. I Can Smell The Mold From HereChristopher Edward

29. A Greenhouse In Lafayette, LA. I Love It And Hate It At The Same Time. Weird Feeling. What Do You Think Of It? (Yes, It's Old And I Hear It May Not Be Around Much Longer)

29. A Greenhouse In Lafayette, LA. I Love It And Hate It At The Same Time. Weird Feeling. What Do You Think Of It? (Yes, It's Old And I Hear It May Not Be Around Much Longer)Layne Derouen

There are already too many poor structures built; we don't need to keep "inventing" more of them to appear "original." Architects have the ability to significantly improve our quality of life.

The new structures and public areas should safeguard and accommodate society rather than confuse it. Don't you think so? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Some buildings deserve the side-eye.

Ready for more chaos than mismatched windows, see 70 glitchy photos that will force a brain restart.

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