Category Archives: worst architecture

The Brown is Coming Down, 2008 to 2021 are youse vibrant yet?

Posted on February 2, 2021 by AHC McDonald

When The Worst of Perth started in 2007, did we expect that things would be better a decade and a half later? Did we even think about it, or did we just live and make love in the moment, shoving … Continue reading →

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Some Last words from New York (area)

Posted on September 11, 2017 by AHC McDonald

It has really been wonderful getting BSWAM’s submissions from Hudson River Valley and surrounds. Here are a few more. Kingston Boozies – Kingston’s city-wide mural program has been met with less than unqualified praise. Rosendale again. This was before Trump was … Continue reading →

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Car Renal

Posted on August 3, 2017 by AHC McDonald

For when your car has kidney failure. Another by Ljuke on National Mean Street #1, Great Eastern Highway, Belmont. 

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Outrage Sunday 296 sensational Subi

Posted on May 28, 2017 by rottobloggo

Eat your words, Subi critics. The place has it all going on. The alfresco dining, the ball sports, the, er, finish. What is there to complain about? 6008 is great! Why does Cottesloe bother trying to use it fancy cars … Continue reading →

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Not Brutal Enough

Posted on April 4, 2017 by AHC McDonald

No architecture for a while but this… I’m a big fan of Brutalism, but this hodgepodge in Wellington Street is sad to say rubbish. Especially the colourbond addition. Nursing or something. 

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The Dream Relentless 

Posted on February 16, 2017 by AHC McDonald

Rob C saw the face of Perth – right down to the fully paved garden, and was left a shaken broken man. A Carine stronghold. Cocii, Sky, paving…

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Shedism Classic

Posted on January 12, 2017 by AHC McDonald

Baffling piece of Shedism in front of Royal Perth hospital. There’s even a shedist covered walkway. 

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Chopstix of Time

Posted on December 6, 2016 by AHC McDonald

Finally the TAB has triumphed. Chopstix, documented as derelict over 8 years ago is finally gone. There was a brief resurgence as an illegal skateboard…place. A new cartridge world to come? Beaufort Street Inglewood. A sad and yet exhilarating day. … Continue reading →

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Manky Alex Building 

Posted on November 1, 2016 by AHC McDonald

Surprising how manky the expensive Alex Hotel building is already looking! This boring piece, somehow beloved by Perth architects, started off crappy and will resemble a mouldy piece of bread in a year or so. Is that a piss or … Continue reading →

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Grease Trap

Posted on August 15, 2016 by AHC McDonald

Had a look at the recent City Beach development, and I was blown away by the kerning on the grease trap signage. Absolutely magnificent! Can there be a better and more picturesquely positioned grease trap? Right on the beach? Can … Continue reading →

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