Ugly Building Aesthetics

Commenters predominantly criticize the sterile, hideous, and uncomfortable design of a modern building or complex, contrasting curated photos with real-life dreariness and lack of homeliness.

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doublesocket Jan 29, 2023 View on HN

I struggle to imagine someone actually living there. To me it looks like an art piece, and perhaps it is only intended as such.The PVC curtains seem particularly icky to me, reminding me of naff shower curtains and hospitals.

absconditus Dec 25, 2013 View on HN

The building appears to be better than average, but the workspaces look pretty horrible.

InclinedPlane Dec 13, 2018 View on HN

That is impressively hideous, it looks like living in a mall.

tomwilson Apr 14, 2017 View on HN

Its ugly compared to most places tbh.

return0 May 20, 2017 View on HN

hmm. i just found the building to be underwhelming compared to the pictures i had seen.

maxxxxx Jul 26, 2017 View on HN

Looks like a big ego trip to me. The whole building looks very stark.

krab Aug 23, 2023 View on HN

Check street view to get an idea how such a street looks like. Not my place but fairly similar feeling.https://maps.app.goo.gl/AUurWkVyhLMxzmHWAMy point is that the needs may be very different according to context.

starkd Aug 10, 2021 View on HN

I get the sense you will either think this is the most wonderful place on earth or the most miserable place. Not much in between. The photos look clean, new and very cosmopolitan, but it's a very anodyne sterile look to it. Like a corporate brochure from human resources. It's not real, not real life.

metamet Jun 30, 2023 View on HN

It reminds me of living in a hotel lobby. So much room for activities, but not really a home.

firecall Apr 1, 2021 View on HN

AgreedThe new interiors were niceI'd say it's the author that has no taste!