They say good design is invisible, but these spectacular construction blunders are possibly the world’s most effective visibility studies.
Curated by the sharp-eyed folks at Domesticated Companion, these design fails demonstrate what happens when you hand a tape measure to someone who clearly thinks reading is for overachievers.
First on the list is a garage so tightly enclosed by a tree that entering it will require not just a car, but a Ph.D. in forestry.
Next, behold the emergency fire hydrant blissfully ensconced behind a set of steel bars, inviting a game of “find the extinguishing liquid” when flames erupt.
Here’s your dose of irony: while we value safety, someone dropped the ball designing a staircase that leads to… well, absolutely nowhere. If this is the external aesthetic, we can only assume the internal construction is a thrilling surprise.
Close your eyes and envision attempting to park in a Canadian garage overshadowed by a tree… Who needs an entry ramp when you’ve got the world’s most ambitious woodwork blocking your way?
The cherry on top? An ‘accessible’ bathroom in Barcelona which hilariously requires a climb up a flight of stairs before one can reach its door. Talk about a real challenge!
Sure, the windows in this Russian home align… with the imagination of the architect.
Only the bravest dare to park in this garage. Good luck!
Staircase to nowhere: because who doesn’t enjoy a little existential crisis?
A tree growing where a garage should be—nature wins this round.
This column clearly skipped design class and went straight to lunchtime.
In conclusion, when it comes to construction, these examples serve as a gentle reminder that perhaps everyone involved should have peeked at the instruction manual.
As we ponder these absurdities, let’s all agree: there’s nothing quite like good old-fashioned DIY… unless, of course, professional incompetence is your jam. Because who wouldn’t want a daily dose of construction comedy?
