One of the saddest sights in the world is witnessing the aftermath of someone who really, really tried to do a great job, but just couldn’t quite cut the mustard. Sometimes, their error is so obvious that you wonder if they actually knew what they were supposed to be doing. Other times, the mistake they made is one that you could have easily made yourself.
26A staircase to nowhere
27If you aren't already in a wheelchair, you will be after this
28Boys School
29Slight hazard in the hallway
30Is it worth the risk?
31I'm no architect but I think the design called for more bolts
32This doesn't seem like an excellent idea
33Hotel Room with a Pervy Window
34Built right in
35Worst Playground Planning
36The worst thing about German toilets is the audience
37Wall in front of a door
38The bridge is finished, boss
39An overpass in the Philippines
40Custom Staircase
41Looks Safe and Sound
42Late to class door
43Handicap Fire Exit
44In case of fire, please use the external stairs
45Wrong side down
46Just Why?
47What's holding up this basement?
48Fire Escape on to the street below
49Someone doesn't like Cyclists
50That's not how patio doors are installed
Regarding #15: This is actually not a design fail. This is the Palm Hotel in King City, California, directly across the street from the high school I went to in the Nineties. It was intended as a way to catch the eye of potential customers; I even stayed there once when my hometown was flooded and evacuated in 1995.
Thank you for including it, though; it was terrific to see. I was actually born in King City, so it’s kind of like coming home. 😀