Ugly buildings that you inexplicably love?

000peter · April 29th, 2012, 11:33 PM

Hi, I'm kind of new here (browsed for a while but not posted much), so correct me if I'm in the wrong place or this threads sucks!

What skyscrapers do you love that you know you should hate? That is, skyscrapers that may not be ugly exactly, but just quirky and there's something about them that you just love.

I really like the Longxi International Hotel (Farmer's Apartments).

Yes, it's very kitsch and, well, tacky... but very likeable at the other time. Maybe because it's a supertall that's surrounded by fields!! Its design is crazy with the huge globe thing (?) on top supported by what looks like three individual towers.

And then... my all-time favourite.

For the sheer audacity.

Quall · April 30th, 2012, 04:03 AM

+1 for Longxi International Hotel. I know I shouldn't, but I absolutely love it. Sci-fi kitsch!

Another one of my favourites: Tuntex Sky Tower, Kaohsiung

ThatOneGuy · September 1st, 2012, 06:26 PM

I like all these 'ugly' buildings.

Torch · September 7th, 2012, 02:45 AM

I kinda like the boston city hall. I know a lot of people hate this building. And its not the best looking one. But I admire the concept behind it. That theme of a "floating" building is directly inspired from leCorbusiers work. I think it is a quite important building for the history of architechure. Its at least unique and recognisable. But the space in front of it should be refurbished and should get some trees.
The second building I like is the transamerica pyramid. Especially the top with the elevator shafts. It would be boring without them.

tpo · September 7th, 2012, 07:37 PM

I don't think they are ugly, they are just unique. That's what I like about them.

brazilteen · September 7th, 2012, 10:48 PM

Copan-São Paulo

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São Paulo - República: Edifício Copan por wallyg, no Flickr

image hosted on flickr

curved por jiattison, no Flickr

ThatOneGuy · September 7th, 2012, 11:06 PM

I don't think that one is ugly at all!

alexandru.mircea · September 9th, 2012, 05:28 PM

^ agreed. Nice idea for a thread, too.

The Cake On BBQ · September 12th, 2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brazilteen

Copan-São Paulo

image hosted on flickr

São Paulo - República: Edifício Copan por wallyg, no Flickr

image hosted on flickr

curved por jiattison, no Flickr

This building, by all means, is not ugly.

April 29th, 2012, 11:33 PM	#1
000peter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	Ugly buildings that you inexplicably love? Hi, I'm kind of new here (browsed for a while but not posted much), so correct me if I'm in the wrong place or this threads sucks! What skyscrapers do you love that you know you should hate? That is, skyscrapers that may not be ugly exactly, but just quirky and there's something about them that you just love. I really like the Longxi International Hotel (Farmer's Apartments). Yes, it's very kitsch and, well, tacky... but very likeable at the other time. Maybe because it's a supertall that's surrounded by fields!! Its design is crazy with the huge globe thing (?) on top supported by what looks like three individual towers. And then... my all-time favourite. For the sheer audacity.

April 30th, 2012, 04:03 AM	#2
Quall Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 3,882 Likes (Received): 45	+1 for Longxi International Hotel. I know I shouldn't, but I absolutely love it. Sci-fi kitsch! Another one of my favourites: Tuntex Sky Tower, Kaohsiung __________________ "I could never understand ethnic or national pride. Because, to me, pride should be reserved for something you achieve or attain on your own, not something that happens by accident of birth." -George Carlin

September 7th, 2012, 10:48 PM	#6
brazilteen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sorocaba-SP Posts: 3,970 Likes (Received): 12	Copan-São Paulo image hosted on flickr São Paulo - República: Edifício Copan por wallyg, no Flickr image hosted on flickr curved por jiattison, no Flickr __________________ BRASIL home sweet home =D

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September 1st, 2012, 06:26 PM	#3
ThatOneGuy Dubstep Producer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Constanța Posts: 7,400 Likes (Received): 1339	I like all these 'ugly' buildings.

September 7th, 2012, 02:45 AM	#4
Torch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 147 Likes (Received): 4	I kinda like the boston city hall. I know a lot of people hate this building. And its not the best looking one. But I admire the concept behind it. That theme of a "floating" building is directly inspired from leCorbusiers work. I think it is a quite important building for the history of architechure. Its at least unique and recognisable. But the space in front of it should be refurbished and should get some trees. The second building I like is the transamerica pyramid. Especially the top with the elevator shafts. It would be boring without them.

September 7th, 2012, 07:37 PM	#5
tpo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	I don't think they are ugly, they are just unique. That's what I like about them.

September 7th, 2012, 11:06 PM	#7
ThatOneGuy Dubstep Producer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Constanța Posts: 7,400 Likes (Received): 1339	I don't think that one is ugly at all!

September 9th, 2012, 05:28 PM	#8
alexandru.mircea Ars longa, vita brevis Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,659 Likes (Received): 381	^ agreed. Nice idea for a thread, too.