They say, practice makes perfect, and professionals know it to be true after spending years trying to master their craft. That’s why there's usually a clear distinction between an end result provided by a professional—or at least with the help from one—and an amateur, be it making desserts or building houses.
When it comes to the latter, it’s worth remembering that architecture-related decisions require knowledge in different areas, from engineering to design, and beyond. That’s why hiring a professional is usually the sensible thing to do, as they typically have years of experience, not to mention the value of education they go through.
Be that as it may, not all people opt for professional help when building something, which often results in disasters, such as the ones shared on ‘You Should Have Hired an Architect’ Facebook group. It is home to the best worst architectural ‘gems’, some of which you can find on the list below. Browse the pictures and see for yourself that they really could have benefited from some help from a professional.
#1 We Made A Trip To Bad Schandau, Germany. The Roof Is Just Awesome!
Image credits: Vanessa Groot
#2 I Don’t Understand How This Happens. I Think The Fireplace Is Trying To Run Away
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#3 You Should Have Hired An Architect
Image credits: Joe Lyon Jr
#4 Someone Really Loves Mantles
Image credits: Garet Donohoo
#5 Architects Looking At Bad Architecture…
Image credits: Nikki Galea
#6 Maybe It's Just Supposed To Be "Art"?
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#7 Failing At Tetris
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#8 No Notes
Image credits: Daniel L. Weyant
#9 No Words
Image credits: Ken Alder
#10 Whe You’re A Structural Engineer, But Your Side Hustle Is Being A Magician…
Image credits: Jeff Evangelist
#11 Sure, Why Not
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#12 You Should Have Hired An Architect
Image credits: Heather Brown
#13 Fine Until There’s An Overpass, I Guess
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#14 I’ll Take Awkward Tub Placements For 300 Please, Alex
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#15 My Interior Designer Came Up With The Most Awesome Idea...
Image credits: Ron Diebold
#16 I Mean, What Could Go Wrong?
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#17 You Should Have Hired An Architect
Image credits: Ari Dmstn
#18 When The House Lights Go Down, Good Luck
Image credits: Arlo Dykstra
#19 Studio For Rent. Haifa, Israel
Image credits: Tamara Gurevich
#20 Privacy Guaranteed!
Image credits: Adela Adela
#21 I Don't Even Know What To Say
Image credits: Ania Makarewicz
#22 Ouch. My Eyes
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#23 Help Me Out, Experts: Is It Doric Or Corinthian Columns For Dropped Basement Ceilings? I Always Get This Mixed Up!
Image credits: Gabrielle Sellei
#24 Client: I’d Like A Quarter Circle Window Over Each Garage Door. Architect: Say No More…
Image credits: Jeff Evangelist
#25 Found On Linkedin With A Caption That Roughly Translate To "Open Staircase Custom Made For A Client. Classy And Stark In Its Simple Design." I Mean...
Image credits: Laura Gavinelli
#26 This Hurts My Sense Of Balance
Image credits: Marilyn Dash
#27 Send Help
Image credits: Katrina Whatley
#28 You Should Have Hired Anyone That Understands Gravity
Image credits: Allison Beer McKenzie
#29 You Should Have Hired An Architect
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