These Building Mistakes will Leave You in Awe!

Behold, the wild, weird and wonderful world of modern architecture! From beautiful to bizarre to simply outrageous – there’s something for everyone. But some of these hilarious construction errors just make you shake your head.

Wondering why there’s a fan right alongside a pole which renders it useless? From the day it was installed, this piece of design has left us all totally frustrated – how can something so seemingly simple be such a failure? It’s almost like whoever put it together had their mind somewhere else when they constructed it.

Are you losing your mind trying to figure out what your boss really means when they say they have an “open door” policy, only to open the door and find yourself staring at a brick wall!

We all know bad design when we see it — and plenty of us have experienced malicious design too. But when that mischievous person puts a window in the last place you’d want it, you can’t help but give them credit for their twisted creativity.

This dude is getting ready to head out, and naturally gives himself a once over in the mirror. But what he sees is an insane distortion that looks like he’s been folded up! Obviously, something had gone awry with this looking glass. So he’s decided it’s time for a new reflection apparatus that does him justice!

Cycling can be a great way to get around, but unfortunately some bike lanes just aren’t up to it. Even in places with good cycling infrastructure, sometimes they don’t always get it right. Though there may be little we can do about this now, one thing is for sure, we should all beware of this particularly nefarious bike lane!

This balcony is an absolute anomaly – only a fireman would have any use for it! It was literally split in half by an air vent, which could only be used to slide down the building to the ground.

Have you ever seen something that just made you blink twice in sheer confusion? Well, we recently stumbled across one such piece – a clock over another clock! We’re not really sure who dreamt up this bizarre design but it certainly looks cool.

Step right up and get a glimpse of this cool spiral staircase. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill construction, oh no – it’s an art piece crafted by a creative genius who had a burning desire to express his talent in dazzling fashion.

It’s hard to believe that somebody, somewhere thought it was a good idea to mount a hand dryer on a restroom mirror – what bizarre thought process led them there?

We’ve got a cautionary tale about someone who meant well, but had some unexpected consequences. This sign was put up with the right intentions – to ensure cyclists had plenty of room and avoid any traffic calamities. Unfortunately, their plan backfired.

Whoever dares tries to use these rungs has a formidable task ahead of them. We don’t even know how those mavericks who built this architectural wonder managed it, but that no longer matters. The focus now should be on how in the world someone is meant to utilize it to get down, or up, there!

Aren’t staircases supposed to lead to somewhere? This one goes absolutely nowhere! What do you think is the reason behind this odd architectural misstep? It has been opined that many interior designers and architects are allergic to planning things out – could this be an unfortunate case of such?

Most people go to great lengths to secure their homes from would be intruders. But sometimes, no matter how advanced the security tech may be, it can still be overcome with relative ease.

It’s a fact of life – emergencies don’t come with a warning, that’s why they’re emergencies! When you least expect them, they can cause chaos. But the guy who wrote this sign apparently thought you could just schedule an emergency at a more convenient location!

A staircase leading to nowhere is one thing. But we can usually only shake our heads and wonder why somebody thought building this one was a good idea. Does it make any sense? Not really! So then why did someone build them there, right in the middle of a hill? It’s not like this is helping anybody!

Time to say goodbye to your ill-fitting microwave, and hello to one that does fit. Microwaves blast our food with radiation, ding when they’re done, and never quite cook things right? And then there’s finding one that fits your kitchen properly.

This guy just made MacGyver proud! When faced with a challenging problem, he found a creative, and cheap, solution, and quenched his thirst at the same time. He repaired his broken shower head by using an empty beer can – talk about resourcefulness! And the best part is that it actually worked!

This sign-writer could definitely use a dose of self-confidence. He might be a little confused about what he’s trying to say, but all he needs is a little encouragement. After all, confidence is key and as they say – fake it till you make it.

We don’t want to point any fingers here, but it seems that someone hasn’t been living up to their responsibilities – yes Doug, we’re talking about you!

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. That’s right – someone has actually designed two toilets for one stall! We can only assume it was created for a very specific kind of avant-garde lifestyle that involves a large degree of comfort with others… but frankly we’ve never seen anything like it before!

Are you seeing this!? This brave, inventive fellow has flipped his ladder before climbing it. He may think he’s clever now, but hopefully he doesn’t come off second best. At least he remembered to put on his helmet though – gotta love the safety first – or is it second – attitude!

Ever been in a situation where there’s only one way to go, but it’s a catastrophic one? We can assure you, no matter how wild your imagination is, it doesn’t match up to this little emergency fire staircase. It only had half a floor completed before the builder stopped! What on earth was going through his head when he quit mid-construction?

What a cringe-worthy experience! Nothing can compare to the embarrassment of paying for a seat, only to realize you’ve got the worst seat in the house with nothing but a blank column in your field of vision.

Who thought that positioning a pole in the middle of a road was a good idea? We can only wonder what was going through their mind.

Ever seen a sight so perplexing it left you wondering what could have possessed its creator? That’s exactly how we felt when we came across a staircase… leading to absolutely nowhere! Yes, someone invested their time and energy in constructing this staircase for no reason whatsoever.

Mix it Up! Concrete mix may seem like a no-brainer, but one person didn’t figure out quite how to use it. Instead of opening the bags and mixing the concrete, this person simply placed the bags in the gap.

We get it, people get attached to their trees. But sometimes life has other plans. Yes, saying goodbye can be hard, but sometimes it really is for the best. We don’t blame those who tried to save their tree with duct-tape.

Who would want to brave a road without proper lanes? Driving along this zig-zagging road could lead to utter chaos, and seriously test our car’s handling ability. Even worse is the possibility of accidents.

Constructing something can be a lot of fun – or a disaster waiting to happen. The latter is what you might get if what you’re creating resembles the game of Jenga! A teetering tower of blocks ready to come crashing down at any moment spells trouble for anyone around.

Ah, the old “improvised locking system” conundrum. It’s a mysterious situation alright! At first glance, it may appear to be an impossible feat – what are the poor souls on the inside supposed to do if they can’t open from within? Perhaps they’re not meant to get out at all; maybe something else is being kept behind closed doors instead?

Damn, that balcony is low. A little too far below the window which doubles as its point of entry. To get there you’d need a parachute of some sort. Well, luckily for those brave enough to enter it, they figured out another way – using a portable cooler as a kind of step-ladder! Talk about resourceful!

Hold onto your seats, folks – you won’t believe the way three brave guys stabilize a ladder! Not just one person holding each end, but two people determinedly keeping it down while a third utilizes it as a platform. It’s like something out of an action movie.

Have you ever been tempted to pull a Tom Sawyer and trick someone else into doing your dirty work? Well, this person didn’t even bother going that far, they painted this fence with the most minimal expenditure of effort. Talk about devious creativity!

Whoever was in charge of taking the measurements of this pipe before drilling a hole obviously didn’t put in too much effort, as their assumptions were way off the mark!

Take a look at this incredible staircase design, with the two handrails curving into each other. We can’t quite make out what the intent behind it was, but we know one thing for sure – it’s totally cool! Skaters would love to use these rails for their awesome tricks.

Most jobs can get a bit mundane, so occasionally we need to shake things up. Tommy here decided to challenge himself by using a short ladder for this job and hanging from the rafters!

Ever wanted a hidden escape route in your apartment? That’s what one lucky tenant got when they signed up for this particular rental. Just imagine a window leading to stairs that vanish from sight as soon as you take two steps down – perfect for avoiding nosy neighbors and making like a ninja out of the house.

They almost made a functional sewer – but then came their greatest mistake! It turns out that for it to actually drain, you need more than just a perfectly crafted sewer. The terrain leading to it has to funnel the water down into it in order for it to work properly.

Nobody would expect a huge tree growing in the middle of the road, but here it is. Who and why they planted this thing is an absolute mystery. But one thing’s for sure – it’s creating a hazard that someone needs to take care of before tragedy strikes.