Award Winner
Whilst walking to the Village of the East I came across this beast. According to the banner in front, it is an “award winning” building. I believe the award is for Biggest Suck.
I know its hard to believe but the double helix band aid in front is not structural. It’s “decoration”, the way you might stab yourself in the eye so you can have a really cool scar that makes you stand out and, I suppose, win awards.
The double helix band-aid makes it look like the construction workers were working their way toward the middle and then just said fuck it, threw out their hammers and went to Hooters. If that’s the look they were going for, then I guess it only fair they got an award.
Judging from that photo, i would concur. And ‘award-winning’ doesn’t mean much in itself. My last firm made such claims, where further examination showed the award came from places like the Concrete Masonry Institute of Central Ohio.
Kind of like when a movie claims to be ‘Jaw-Dropping’ or ‘Endless Fun!,’ then in tiny letters you realize the critic was the Sixty Second Preview.
I would imagine Sir Isaac Newton to be very unhappy to see the mockery being displayed. He might not be too happy about many of these either…..
http://villageofjoy.com/50-strange-buildings-of-the-world/
http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/01/12/samoos-new-korean-cultural-center-in-nyc-aims-for-leed-certification/
k annie…can’t wait to hear your commentary on this one.
Anna: They totally deserve that award. I mean going to Hooters is really difficult.
Shtrum: The Concrete Masonry Institute of Central Ohio is almost as important as the Society for Parade Float Decorators.
Jon: Some of the those buildings shouldn’t be on that list. I mean the Shoe-House is genius.
Pam: Here are my thoughts: I am very excited about having a Korean Cultural Center here! But it looks like a toilet paper roll inside of a glass box. Like the most important roll of toilet paper you’ll ever have. Also, it reminded me of this. Which is like a snail attached to something built by the Concrete Masonry Institute of Central Ohio (see above).
The architect was clearly inspired by K’nex.