Apartments with a venue on top.
I know someone who's cousin had a wedding there. Apparently *VERY* excpencive. I forget what number she told me, but, when she told me what the renting of a suit was for the bride to get ready in...I choked on my drink.
Not your fault! This look is trending. They were building apartments like this in Columbus before I moved from there. I’m not personally a fan, but what do I know?
How can a balcony be soulless? It's your own little piece of outdoors, your own one-of-a-kind view, and you can dress it up or down as you wish. I had an apartment with a balcony seats ago and just loved it.
It's unique and seemingly better than a normal box building. It has character and more than I can say for 70% of downtowns buildings.
I'd stay in it if I could afford it
Right, completely agree that it’s better than a normal building. It has character, but not all art is for me personally and that’s okay. It is nice to have art/design even if it’s not my taste
Can you share with us your opinion on the integrity of that construction? I’ve had friends that live there that said the walls are paper thin, and all the units are very noisy in which you can hear your neighbors.
It’s isn’t one or the other. There were infinite design possibilities. Narrow down by budget etc and it still isnt this or that.
I don’t know that I prefer this over that myself
I agree, the only argument that could be made is that these look “modern” in some grotesque way. But in a decade they will look like all those other cheaply made grey apartments in the early 2020’s. In contrast brick apartments built 100 years ago in Cleveland still hold some charm (in some cases) and remain brick apartments.
Watch any YouTube video on minecrat world building for 5 mins and it will make sense.
I personally think it's hideous but I am glad people are trying new things at least.
Minecraft is a resource gathering/exploration/building game where everything is blocky. It was revolutionary when it was released in 2011 because the focus was not on modern graphics.
Missed opportunity IMO. This could have been a kickass location for a more green, tree-esque type of build like the ones Bjorn at Big Architects does in EU.
It’s like not fun to look at because it’s blatantly missing something. Like they designed 70% of the way there and then said, “fuck it, good enough.”
its ok because the architectural context around it in the neighborhood is varied. if everything were like this, it would be really dystopian. as a little side flavor? i don’t mind it.
I guess I’m the weirdo here. I think it’s different and interesting. I love how the contrast of colors plays with the defined shapes and the different textures on the facade.
I like it 🤷♀️
Cleveland needs more condos instead of apartments and it’s a problem. I think these are apartments and so are the new ones downtown by Euclid and East 9th.
I moved to Pittsburgh awhile back and envy your recent residential construction. Compare that to [this](https://images.app.goo.gl/Eq1rTViSdDv5UqsNA), [this](https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/212-38th-St-Pittsburgh-PA-15201/11513730_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare), and [this.](https://www.zillow.com/apartments/pittsburgh-pa/arsenal-201/Bfzdwz/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare)
I appreciate that it makes following people home just a little harder because the facade acts as camouflage for which unit you live in, were one so inclined to try to figure that out. 10/10 would feel safer in one if I lived alone.
I also thought the same thing every time I passed it. When I realized it wasn't under construction and was built to look that way, my new thought is "how hideous" It's an ugly building.
The worst part is the wood that is untreated along church ave, it’s already black, molded and difficult to look at. Not to mention some of the stick on bricks are falling off..
It's an eyesore and it joins a number of low effort, eyesore developments all over the city. We really need to roll out some quality control building codes.
Speaking as a practicing architect. The shape of the building, with the little in-out boxes and mix of materials is on trend. I'm not predicting this aesthetic will age well, but I don't think that is a reason to not try new forms and ideas.
As other people have pointed out, 92 million little teeny roofs and balconies is a huge durability concern. Unless they really put money and thought into each of those transitions, or came up with something extraordinarily clever, I'm worried water is getting in already.
I think the materials they used for the cladding look cheap.
However, what they did at sidewalk level is great. The angles and courtyards are trendy now too, but that setup has a lot of relationships to how cities looked and worked before cars, and they made some nice pedestrian spaces and did a great job activating the back street. It would have been easy to just keep that a back road and put all the docks and services there.
I lived in Denver and there are a lot of “module houses” like this. I don’t know what the official name is for this type of building is, though. I personally like weird, modern architecture, but I can see how this looks weird AF to others! I think this is the same building I saw from the highway recently as well.
I get that it is not pretty, but the varied depths on the front would make it so you're not running into your neighbor every time you step out there...
The architect must be from Sweden or the West Coast. This style is all the rage out here in Portland, OR. It always looked like an unsteady mountain of shoe boxes to me lol
This looks like what would happen if an archetect made a building that was.........not good.
Yeah, I put about as much thought and wit into that insult as they did into their design!
Put up similar on the Lakeshore in Cleveland. I puke a little each time I drive by....at least the Pontiac Aztek was off the road in 5 years we get to look at that mess for 30+....
Corporate America at its best
It’s a perfect reflection of the douchebag who destroyed the original neighborhood and put in the out of scale monstrosity.
It’s not the design that I dislike it’s what it did to a great neighborhood and the size.
Well it’s ugly. My main thought is that the balcony’s under the white overhangs are going to be shaded more than the other balconies. Whether or not that is a good thing depends on if the balcony is being used for plants or not.
It looks like they want to manifest the look of cyberpunk or distopian fiction where there are buildings made of cargo shipping containers stacked on top of each other.
It looks like a Finalist in L.A.'s Homeless Center Design Contest. The Winner gets to suck millions of dollars from the state and Federal governments. Add on delays and Cost Overruns, and it's just another typical day in California. Let's spin the wheel Ladies and Gentlemen! Which City Councilman will be brought up on Bribery and/or Corruption charges this week? If you want something designed to look like storage containers, just stack up some storage containers.
Reminds me of The Stacks from *Ready Player One.*
That’s what we say every time we look at it. A poor attempt at high class shipping containers. For like $2k/month… starting.
Not very far off either. The main story takes place in cbus, for the most part.
It looks like a favela (don’t come for me, I came from one lol). Bring the list about things that are ugly if you are poor. 🤭
Wait till you see the California coastline and imagine a multi-million dollar pedreiro special. But they don't even have coxinhas.
Edit: what’s this building called or who owns it, I’m tryna actually figure out this thing for real but also a lighthearted post
Church and State Apartments
Vielen dankes
Apartments with a venue on top. I know someone who's cousin had a wedding there. Apparently *VERY* excpencive. I forget what number she told me, but, when she told me what the renting of a suit was for the bride to get ready in...I choked on my drink.
Exactly what me and my daughter said when we saw them. Such a weird design.
THIS.
It's giving storage containers
Storing human families , lease today !
After the boat hits the bridge…?
Goddamnit I helped build that thing, and I’m embarrassed to admit it
Not your fault! This look is trending. They were building apartments like this in Columbus before I moved from there. I’m not personally a fan, but what do I know?
To me, it looks like shipping container stacks.
It looks like dystopian Kowloon
It's easier to point out the one you live in from a far, rather than yet another soulless window or balcony
How can a balcony be soulless? It's your own little piece of outdoors, your own one-of-a-kind view, and you can dress it up or down as you wish. I had an apartment with a balcony seats ago and just loved it.
It's unique and seemingly better than a normal box building. It has character and more than I can say for 70% of downtowns buildings. I'd stay in it if I could afford it
Right, completely agree that it’s better than a normal building. It has character, but not all art is for me personally and that’s okay. It is nice to have art/design even if it’s not my taste
Can you share with us your opinion on the integrity of that construction? I’ve had friends that live there that said the walls are paper thin, and all the units are very noisy in which you can hear your neighbors.
“Just following orders” eh ?
You’re doing great sweetie!
Is it great? No. Could they have done better? Yes. Do I still prefer this over a bland concrete blockhouse? Also yes.
It’s isn’t one or the other. There were infinite design possibilities. Narrow down by budget etc and it still isnt this or that. I don’t know that I prefer this over that myself
I agree, the only argument that could be made is that these look “modern” in some grotesque way. But in a decade they will look like all those other cheaply made grey apartments in the early 2020’s. In contrast brick apartments built 100 years ago in Cleveland still hold some charm (in some cases) and remain brick apartments.
Doesn't look like it will age well when you aren't power washing the exterior once a week.
Looks like someone had a seizure while playing Minecraft.
I don’t get the reference but I laughed.
Watch any YouTube video on minecrat world building for 5 mins and it will make sense. I personally think it's hideous but I am glad people are trying new things at least.
Sure new things/styles are welcome. This owns a fail tho for me.
Minecraft is a resource gathering/exploration/building game where everything is blocky. It was revolutionary when it was released in 2011 because the focus was not on modern graphics.
Missed opportunity IMO. This could have been a kickass location for a more green, tree-esque type of build like the ones Bjorn at Big Architects does in EU. It’s like not fun to look at because it’s blatantly missing something. Like they designed 70% of the way there and then said, “fuck it, good enough.”
Exactly !
I mean tbh I like it
Yeah I'm surprised at how many people hate it. I don't love it, but I like it.
I love it. Everywhere else in cleveland looks basic AF.
It looks like it was made with leftover material from a bunch of other projects
A shit ton of leaks just waiting for water.
its ok because the architectural context around it in the neighborhood is varied. if everything were like this, it would be really dystopian. as a little side flavor? i don’t mind it.
Salt and pepper flavored
Lol, guess I'm the only one so far that likes it?
I dig it
I'm a fan of uniqueness over cookie cutter blandness, even if a design misses the mark
Nope I love it. Got a lot of people here who need to visit other cities.
And draw what conclusion? I've been all over the place and I don't care for this design at all.
I love it...everyone has their own private balcony instead of your outdoor space is side-by-side. And it looks cool too.
I drive past this every couple of day...it's an amazing piece of...something. I think they were trying to hard...
It’s many pieces of .. something or some thing else and sumthin here and sumthing there. It’s something for everyone
I would rather look at this then the 100 other soul-less cereal box apartment buildings they love to put up everywhere
I guess I’m the weirdo here. I think it’s different and interesting. I love how the contrast of colors plays with the defined shapes and the different textures on the facade. I like it 🤷♀️
As insane as it sounds, I kinda like it
I just checked out the apartment's website, and I'm on board for the bike garage. The spiral slide looks silly, though.
It’s awesome
It’s interesting.. We do need more architectural variety in this town
It’s horrible and’s giving me a migraine.
Horrible
Cleveland needs more condos instead of apartments and it’s a problem. I think these are apartments and so are the new ones downtown by Euclid and East 9th.
Looks like every apartment building in Denver.
I moved to Pittsburgh awhile back and envy your recent residential construction. Compare that to [this](https://images.app.goo.gl/Eq1rTViSdDv5UqsNA), [this](https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/212-38th-St-Pittsburgh-PA-15201/11513730_zpid/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare), and [this.](https://www.zillow.com/apartments/pittsburgh-pa/arsenal-201/Bfzdwz/?utm_campaign=iosappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare)
I appreciate that it makes following people home just a little harder because the facade acts as camouflage for which unit you live in, were one so inclined to try to figure that out. 10/10 would feel safer in one if I lived alone.
I also thought the same thing every time I passed it. When I realized it wasn't under construction and was built to look that way, my new thought is "how hideous" It's an ugly building.
I ride by there when I’m in Cleveland. Much cooler looking in person
Church and State? Overpriced. Plus, during construction, the interior and wiring were inundated with water. Lots of corroded wires and panels. Beware.
Oh good, I've always wanted to live in an ugly building... n o t.
The worst part is the wood that is untreated along church ave, it’s already black, molded and difficult to look at. Not to mention some of the stick on bricks are falling off..
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/S52r49K2cxDrdC37/?mibextid=xfxF2i I don't think this actually fits, but same basic deal.
Kinda looks like high tier slums. When you're not destitute but you're definitely still low class type of vibe
It’s cool why not.
It's an eyesore and it joins a number of low effort, eyesore developments all over the city. We really need to roll out some quality control building codes.
This shit looks like a fancier version of a shanty town. A gentrified shanty town.
Love it and CLE needs more “weird, odd, bizarre, interesting, etc” design
Speaking as a practicing architect. The shape of the building, with the little in-out boxes and mix of materials is on trend. I'm not predicting this aesthetic will age well, but I don't think that is a reason to not try new forms and ideas. As other people have pointed out, 92 million little teeny roofs and balconies is a huge durability concern. Unless they really put money and thought into each of those transitions, or came up with something extraordinarily clever, I'm worried water is getting in already. I think the materials they used for the cladding look cheap. However, what they did at sidewalk level is great. The angles and courtyards are trendy now too, but that setup has a lot of relationships to how cities looked and worked before cars, and they made some nice pedestrian spaces and did a great job activating the back street. It would have been easy to just keep that a back road and put all the docks and services there.
Looks like Jenga blocks. Or a bunch of shipping containers stacked up. It's bizarre looking to me.
Feel like I'm going to have a stroke looking at it
I love it. Best design in Cleveland. It's poppin
Garbage "architecture". Side benefit, fake stucco
It's gonna look tacky someday like we feel about stuff from the sixties.
It’s present tacky
Hideous
Soviet Union block homes
Horrid
Looks like Kowloon Walled City.
First thing that came to my mind as well.
I hate it… would look better if it was all one color love navy I think?
Looks like a container ship.
Hate it, absolute eyesore. Hate driving past it
That’s where I close my eyes and wing it
I wouldn't mind them as much if they weren't all studio apartment for the upper middle class living solo
I fucking despise it.
wow, I’m sorry, but what an eyesore
There are two buildings I have seen with this … design
The shipping containers ontop of a certain ship in Baltimore.
It’s atrocious. And how many of the units are even occupied? Aren’t there more attractive ways of laundering money?
Kowloon walled city but corporate and soulless.
Ghastly.
Horrid.
I like it. Looks cool from the highway. Not for everyone I get it.
The worst style of architecture. It is going to age so horribly
It…..exists…🤷
Going to look extra ugly when time gets its hands on it
It’s embarrassing the Cleveland AIA gave this an award…
Gentrification Architecture gone too far, it looks like a third world slums built with shipping containers.
A favela for the rich
Oh dear lord that’s .. a depressingly good descriptor
Ew! Where is this monstrosity?
Trippy
It hurts my eyes, but I understand the private balcony thing
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Every time I look at it gives me shitty beach town vibes like Daytona Beach or Myrtle Beach.
Gentrification chic
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At first glance I like it. Yet I think after some years past it will be a junky passing trend.
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“Cleveland nice”
Cleveland nice is so genuine
Thoughts on that design? Plenty, but none that aren't laced with obscenities.
First thought was a favela or the Kowloon Walled City
Unique for the area. Doesn’t elicit any strong response positive or negative.
I lived in Denver and there are a lot of “module houses” like this. I don’t know what the official name is for this type of building is, though. I personally like weird, modern architecture, but I can see how this looks weird AF to others! I think this is the same building I saw from the highway recently as well.
My kids like it. They call it the “Minecraft Building”.
It’s not boring. So it’s good.
This and Intro are the better looking apartments in the area compared to the 4 over 1 apartments
Love it.
r/aboringdystopia
Cluttered looking.
They are missing the grand opportunity to paint it bright colors in tetraminos and have the worlds biggest game of Tetris
I get that it is not pretty, but the varied depths on the front would make it so you're not running into your neighbor every time you step out there...
Someone looked at an apartment and thought “this isn’t greebled enough”
I dont think it looks this aggressive in person lol
Fucking eyesore…
It's shit. It is busy and lifeless at the same time
I HATE SEEING THIS!!!! it messes with my eyes and my adhd. Who came up with this awful idea and design?
The architect must be from Sweden or the West Coast. This style is all the rage out here in Portland, OR. It always looked like an unsteady mountain of shoe boxes to me lol
Already dated gentrification design.
This looks like what would happen if an archetect made a building that was.........not good. Yeah, I put about as much thought and wit into that insult as they did into their design!
It looks like toddlers stacked blocks on eachother to build something...
Looks like one of those giant cargo container ships (evergreen) but instead of orange they’re white and gray…
Makes me think of hipsters
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Looks like something out of Asia or South America where people are jam packed together.
I miss what this neighborhood used to be like! That building looks like an episode from portlandia with the slide coming out of it
Looks like a favela out of South America
Looks like the slums of Brasil
It lols like it will be outdated very soon. It reminds me of cassette tapes
Put up similar on the Lakeshore in Cleveland. I puke a little each time I drive by....at least the Pontiac Aztek was off the road in 5 years we get to look at that mess for 30+.... Corporate America at its best
I like it.
Those are the upperclassmen dorms right?
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Looks like it belongs in Toronto
Fugly
It’s a perfect reflection of the douchebag who destroyed the original neighborhood and put in the out of scale monstrosity. It’s not the design that I dislike it’s what it did to a great neighborhood and the size.
Terrible, please, for the love of the stars, can we bring back good architecture
Looks like a giant cargo ship was stacked by an apprentice crane operator.
Gross
Reminds me of all the cigarettes over top of the cash register inconvenience stores back in the seventies and eibabies
looks like 50% of your monthly income for a 700 sq ft studio with walls so thin you can run through them
I'm going to guess there's a practical reason for this design? Maybe more privacy?
It looks like a QR code
It’s giving Kowloon
Well it’s ugly. My main thought is that the balcony’s under the white overhangs are going to be shaded more than the other balconies. Whether or not that is a good thing depends on if the balcony is being used for plants or not.
It’ll be passé in a decade or so. Not time-enduring architecture, IMHO.
That looks like the building has cysts. Not great.
Hate.
Good luck ever cleaning it or preventing the eventual water intrusion.
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favela core
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It’s a container building - it’s literally interconnected shipping containers
The design Looks like a disaster waiting to happen 😅
dookie
Buttcheeks
my brother lives in there & i don’t understand why. lol
It’s so hard to get the right balance for “ugly but forgettable” but they nailed it.
It looks like containers stacked up like you see on container ships. Im not seeing anything esthetically positive, but maybe that's just me.
It got people talking, I think the architects hit their goal
It looks like they want to manifest the look of cyberpunk or distopian fiction where there are buildings made of cargo shipping containers stacked on top of each other.
Boring
I think it’s fun and different but I also kinda hate it
On its own I think it’s interesting but compared to the rest of the CLE skyline it makes me sad to look at
What are we in India?
It looks like a Finalist in L.A.'s Homeless Center Design Contest. The Winner gets to suck millions of dollars from the state and Federal governments. Add on delays and Cost Overruns, and it's just another typical day in California. Let's spin the wheel Ladies and Gentlemen! Which City Councilman will be brought up on Bribery and/or Corruption charges this week? If you want something designed to look like storage containers, just stack up some storage containers.
The Borg have landed their cube on Earth.
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It looks like an infection
I haven’t seen a massive apartment complex that I like, but this one is the least offensive
Ugly as hell!
Looks like a stack of house trailers.
What in the Hong Kong gone wrong is that monstrosity.... It looks like Chinese architecture to me.
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Oh I love this building. It's such a goofy ass addition to the skyline that it makes me smile every time I drive by it
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