Category Archives: worst architecture

The Tired Serb

Posted on October 23, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Architecture I don’t know if there is more than one Serbian Orthodox retirement home in Perth, but if there’s not, then this is the worst. The “Mother In Law Tongues” licking at the bottom, (if I can put it … Continue reading →

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The real brothel is HERE Damn you!

Posted on October 22, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Brothel (architecture that is). Minor adult satire warning. Since a post on The Worst Brothel Conversion, search engines have been directing a torrent of search results for “Perth Brothel, Brothels in Perth…etc, etc, etc” to Worst of Perth. So … Continue reading →

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The Church of The Crocodile

Posted on October 21, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Church, Worst Architecture It’s not just knitting patterns or low grade graphics that pixelate on the diagonal, but also apparently churches. This Uniting Church in Railway Parade Mt Lawley didn’t realise that it had a major resolution problem until … Continue reading →

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Tomb Raider

Posted on October 21, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst House. Guest Post by Cimbali I came across this place when I had to detour around a truck unloading a piano on my way to work. It is on King George Street in Victoria Park. I can’t help but … Continue reading →

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Wall Breaking News!

Posted on October 20, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Was it something I said? Worst Wall Ramming Only 2 weeks ago, The Worst of Perth covered The Great Wall of Maylands. Today in breaking news, the wall has been rammed and is partly smashed! The Worst of Perth editor … Continue reading →

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Mandurah Burning

Posted on October 19, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Architecture? Was a time when the crab infested burg of Mandurah would have been classified as “country”. However Perth and it’s high tech freeway has swallowed (although only partially digested) crustacean town. Here is a picture of a burnt … Continue reading →

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The Stronghold at El-Kabong

Posted on October 17, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Architecture. Guest Post from Master Splinter For years I’ve lived in hope that the majestic stallions from El Caballo Blanco would come galloping into the old Midland Brick display centre (cnr Scarborough Beach Rd & London St North Perth).It’s … Continue reading →

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Let’s see a Bluey

Posted on October 16, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Architecture Those who know The Lazy Aussie well, will know how I hate to get stuck into Edith Cowan University, so I’ll let someone else do it again. Here is the second part of Deckard Bishop’s submission, showing another … Continue reading →

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– But the sewers ran on time…

Posted on October 13, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Disguised Stink Pipe Perth residents will all know this mighty erection on Lincoln Street Highgate, however not everyone knows that it is a sewer vent. It was built in 1941, and the design makes it clear that we were … Continue reading →

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Grabbed by The Coconuts

Posted on October 12, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Dog my Cats. (No seriously, dog them). I haven’t tried the interior, but on the outside, The Carlisle hotel has tried to disguise their Cocos Palm infestation by erecting a giant neon Coconut Palm. This from Ljuke, or it may … Continue reading →

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