The worst architectural fails of our time
Some of them are still standing—just about
LIFESTYLE Architecture
Designing and constructing a building is no small feat. It takes a huge team of professionals with decades of education and experience, as well as a whole lot of money. There should be little concern that a modern building could be unsafe, thanks to centuries of accumulated knowledge and strict safety standards. Considering all of this, one has to ask: how on earth do they still get it so wrong?
Click through this gallery to see some of the most disastrous designs in recent history, from the dangerous to the downright ridiculous.