Architecture's Worst of the Worst
With the help of 15 architects, the editors and staff of <em>California Home+Design</em> have selected 25 buildings worthy of immediate demolition. See if you agree with their picks.
I can think of at least 5 buildings in my neighborhood that are prime for immediate demolition, and trust me, none of them is the product of a world-renowned architect. Demolition seems like such a radical solution, although in some cases it's hard to argue the opposite (I'm looking at you, Meadowlands Xanadu). As you might suspect, prime examples of the Postmodern and Brutalist movements are on the chopping block. Can't we just say they're tough to love?
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