19 Unbelievable Design and Construction Mistakes That Will Leave You Speechless

Designers and builders, just like everyone else, are prone to making mistakes. However, the impact of their errors is magnified when their work is meant for public use. From a light switch placed next to a fire alarm switch in a nursing home to a door that unintentionally doubles as a ladder for intruders, the blunders showcased in this post are sure to make you shake your head in disbelief. Take a look at these bungled projects by supposed professionals that missed the mark:

1. Light switch conveniently located next to a fire alarm switch in a nursing home

2. A door that inadvertently invites intruders to climb

3. Just a slight oversight

4. What exactly is happening here?

5. Switch placement in a children's room that raises eyebrows

6. Design tailored for the messy individuals

7. Accessible toilet with questionable design choices

8. When the designer seems unfamiliar with cows

9. A design that took a wrong turn somewhere

10. A slide that adds a touch of danger

11. The display of clothing for plus-size individuals takes a strange turn

12. Stairs that seem to spell danger

13. When turning off the light leads to soap slipping onto your hands

14. Where did her head go?

15. It gets the job done, sort of

16. Escalator with an unnecessary number of steps

17. A cake that surprises with its appearance

18. Speechless, no explanation needed

19. A vaccination mascot emerges in Brazil's design mishaps