The Abomination of the Century: A Showcase of Bad Architecture

1. The Gaudy Grotto: A Masterclass in Overwhelming Proportions

A gaudy, over-sized, and utterly bewildering building

This monstrosity of a building is a prime example of what happens when an architect has one too many ideas and not enough taste.

Learn more about the Gaudy Grotto

2. The Bland Box: A Building That's Trying Too Hard to Be Invisible

A building that's as exciting as a beige wall

This building is a perfect example of what happens when an architect tries to blend in, but ends up blending out.

Find out what's so boring about the Bland Box

3. The Fanciful Folly: A Building That's More Flash Than Bang The Abomination of the Century: A Showcase of Bad Architecture

The Abomination of the Century: A Showcase of Bad Architecture

1. The Gaudy Grotto: A Masterclass in Overwhelming Proportions

A gaudy, over-sized, and utterly bewildering building

This monstrosity of a building is a prime example of what happens when an architect has one too many ideas and not enough taste.

Learn more about the Gaudy Grotto, including its 17 stories, 500 rooms, and 37 elevators

2. The Bland Box: A Building That's Trying Too Hard to Be Invisible

A building that's as exciting as a beige wall

This building is a perfect example of what happens when an architect tries to blend in, but ends up blending out.

Find out what's so boring about the Bland Box, including its 3 stories, 1 window, and 0 personality

3. The Fanciful Folly: A Building That's More Flash Than Bang

A building that's as flashy as a 1980s disco ball

This building is a prime example of what happens when an architect gets carried away with form over function.

Discover the Fanciful Folly's 5 stories, 27 curves, and 1 working ATM

4. The Ugly U-Turn: A Building That's Trying to Go Backwards

A building that's trying to go back to the past, but failing miserably

This building is a perfect example of what happens when an architect gets lost in the past and can't find their way forward.

Learn about the Ugly U-Turn, including its 2 entrances, 1 exit, and 1 confused architect

5. The Confusing Cube: A Building That's More Maze Than Map

A building that's as confusing as a Rubic's cube

This building is a great example of what happens when an architect gets too caught up in their own design and forgets about navigation.

Find out more about the Confusing Cube, including its 5 sides, 1 entrance, and 1 exit

6. The Uninviting Umpire: A Building That's More Wall Than Welcome

A building that's as unwelcoming as a closed gate

This building is a perfect example of what happens when an architect forgets about the user experience.

Learn about the Uninviting Umpire, including its 1 door, 0 windows, and 1 very grumpy owner

7. The Unnecessary Unisphere: A Building That's More Sphere Than Necessary

A building that's as unnecessary as a ball of yarn

This building is a great example of what happens when an architect gets too caught up in form and not enough about function.

Find out more about the Unnecessary Unisphere, including its 10 domes, 0 practical uses, and 1 very confused maintenance crew