Category Archives: worst architecture

Gregor

Posted on February 21, 2008 by AHC McDonald

“When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself changed into a monstrous Perth Convention Centre in his bed.” Franz Kafka- Metamorphosis. That’s my preferred translation anyway. OK, here it is, the all time most requested TWOP … Continue reading →

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Galaxian

Posted on February 18, 2008 by AHC McDonald

It’s hard to know whether to admire this place for its boldness, or condemn it for its ugliness. I’m going for condemn I think, despite the alien on the roof. (The chances of anything coming from Applecross are a million … Continue reading →

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Ent Cent

Posted on February 15, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Well since we’re in city redevelopment mode at the moment, perhaps it’s time to have a nostalgic look at The Entertainment Centre, which I think is slated to be replaced by the “Spiderman’s Undies” building in the foreshore redevelopment we … Continue reading →

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Deckard The Halls

Posted on February 14, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Oh, yeah, shit, the foreshore. Lisa reminded me, that I hadn’t commented. 3 posts in one day! Don’t say I don’t look after all your worst needs. I thought it was a joke when Mazarina sent me the pics, and … Continue reading →

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Bunker on Gallipoli

Posted on February 9, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Another great location for TWOP headquarters, these small offices on Gallipoli Street Lathlain. I can see myself sitting one of those vinyl chairs with a rotary dial phone, sending out a fleet of Holden HQ’s (3 on the tree) to … Continue reading →

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Castle Numbskull

Posted on February 6, 2008 by AHC McDonald

From Guest Juffy. There are houses without eaves, and then there are houses without eaves. Juffy says Found this place hidden in an estate on the banks of Herdsman Lake while out for a run – may have had trouble … Continue reading →

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(Mid) land that time forgot

Posted on February 2, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Thanks to everyone who listened to the radio interview yesterday and visited the site. It was TWOP’s biggest ever day, with nearly 5000 hits. The ABC says audio will be available soon. If it was your first time, welcome. There … Continue reading →

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Vile Pile

Posted on February 1, 2008 by AHC McDonald

One of the great things about producing The Worst of Perth is the number of people who tell me that they now look at the city in a different way. Instead of letting things blur past, they now apply a … Continue reading →

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Done your hammy

Posted on January 24, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I will get back to Nettie’s visit to Mundaring Sculpture Park very soon, as it seemed that the first post wasn’t worst enough for youse all, (!) and there is another piece she sent that I’m sure would be worthy. … Continue reading →

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House of the Lesbian Mermaid

Posted on January 22, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Now this house would make a great TWOP headquarters. I’ve taken so many photos lately, I can’t remember exactly where this is. Joondanna, maybe. It probably shouldn’t be in The Worst of Perth, as it really is rather splendid, even … Continue reading →

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