Monday, April 26, 2010

Mildew Habitat

Edible roofing seems like a bad idea.

So I guess wood shingles can be nice but they really don't work in the wetter parts of the country.  Here is one of many examples of moss and mildew taking over.  Yuck.

White Chimney. Really?

The drapes don't match the carpet.

People are apparently so embarrassed that they don't have a masonry chimney that they resort to wrapping their furnace exhaust pipe with a metal box that has a brick pattern on it.  OK, fine.  Would it be too much to ask that they at least attempt to match the fake brick to the real brick on the building?  Well, there are only 4 more payments left on the statue; maybe then they can spring for a new fake metal chimney box.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

DIY Chimney

Hmmm, plywood: interesting choice for a chimney. 

There is a little plywood action on the exterior walls as well.  Points for consistency I guess.  This just looks nasty.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Fast-Food Mystery Hole

I'm not sure I want to know what lives in thereAn Archifailure and code violation all in one.  I am thinking that, as a restaurant owner, large rat-sized entry portals at ground level are to be avoided.

The Upside-Down Roof

I think it is a bad sign when your building makes more sense when viewed from a headstand.

OK, two things. First, what is with the massive masonry thing on the roof above a much smaller masonry pier?  Also, it really looks strange to be on top of the roof overhang.  Secondly, what is with the weird angle of the roof?  I think if you are a person that is not clear about how gravity works, then Architecture might not be for you.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

MEGA Addition

Way to blend-in the new part.

Think that you don't need an architect? See above. I especially love the crazy walkway colonnade thingy with the decrepit metal access stairs (click the bottom picture to get a better view). Bonus points for the awesome landscaping.