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Hey there! Today, we're diving headfirst into the wild world of weird buildings that made us scratch our heads big time. Yup, some architects took a wrong turn - but hey, that’s what makes this tour so much fun!
Brace yourself for some epic eyesores that might make you laugh, cry, or just wonder ‘who thought this was a good idea?’ Let’s jump right in!
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This Building in Sweden: The Love-Hate Concrete School
This monstrosity in Stockholm taught tons of people how to adore gray concrete and loathe anything old-fashioned. Swedes actually voted it the ugliest building ever, but architects? Yep, they still love it.
I Accidentally Met This ‘Friendly Alien’ And It’s Pure Weirdness
In Graz, Austria, there’s a wild-looking art museum affectionately dubbed the 'Friendly Alien'. Is it inspired by Salvador Dalí, a spooky microbiology critter, or just a nightmare? Anyway, it totally fries the vibe of the old town, and people wonder how this happened.
Ugly is kinda personal, but when it comes to buildings? People seem to agree on some real duds.
Take Boston City Hall, for example. Built in 1968, many folks just can’t get behind its big, blocky, concrete vibe.
Having a Hard Time Telling Old From New? Swedish Architects Share Your Confusion!
Look at this new building near Stockholm. Could you guess if it’s a retro-1960s throwback or a 2024 fresh build? Spoiler: it’s new, and it got crowned the ugliest recent architecture two years ago.
So tough was the love for Boston City Hall that Buildworld gave it the silver medal for the world's ugliest building! Only Washington D.C.'s J. Edgar Hoover Building beat it, with NYC’s Verizon Building coming third.
But get this - earlier this year, Boston City Hall got a fancy historic landmark label. The mayor called it a symbol of grit and coolness. Talk about mixed feelings!
Remember the Twin Towers? When they popped up in the ‘70s, some New Yorkers weren’t exactly fans.
Architect and art experts called them “boring” and “uninspired.” Ouch!
Rust Is ‘In’ They Said, But This House in Sweden Is Just... Rusty Ugly
This rust-covered house in Malmö’s old town was crowned the ugliest new building in Sweden back in 2019. Swedish architect fan club? Not so much.
The 'Monster' That Won an Award in Sweden (Yes, Really)
In Landskrona’s old town, this parasite-looking building snagged the best new architecture award. But the vote from regular people? It topped the ugliest new structures list.
The big bad word here? Brutalism! That’s the architectural style with chunky concrete blocks everywhere, focusing more on "function" than pretty vibes.
Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, people called it cold and unfriendly, but it’s slowly getting a rekindled love on social media now.
Modernists’ Dream Come True: Destroy Old Buildings For This Beast
Modernist architects get their kicks destroying old structures. Case in point: the Pablo Serrano Museum in Spain, a true nightmare for historical lovers.
Guess Who Tore Down a Building? Yep, Modernist Architects!
Here’s the office of the Union of Romanian Modernist Architects, aka the kings of building parasites and architectural chaos in Bucharest.
Brutalism is making a comeback! Some say it’s like techno music for buildings: stark, a bit scary, but oddly cool in today’s messy world.
How to Make a Gorgeous Old City Totally Ugly 101: Oslo’s Modernist Dream
Oslo’s got a modernist architect’s dream: silver boxes planted right next to historic beauty. Making the old look old sadder? Check.
Parasite Architecture: Modernists Destroying Beauty One Building at a Time
Modernists love to ruin old buildings to make room for their monster creations. This Antwerp Port House by Zaha Hadid? Absolutely classic parasite.
A Parasite in Sweden’s Most Beautiful Old Town
Visby, Sweden’s second prettiest city, got this nasty guest near the ancient city gate - a rusty, ugly box slapped onto a charming old street. Voted one of Sweden’s 10 ugliest buildings ever.
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