30 Global Masterpieces of Architecture

Who abandoned these places and why?

Who abandoned these places and why?

In the grand design of things , not every architectural dream translates flawlessly from paper to pavement. This listicle presents 25 side-by-side comparisons that highlight the often humorous and sometimes disappointing gap between visionary mockups and the final constructions. From the soaring aspirations of architects to the gravity-bound creations of contractors, these images serve as a reality check to the grand plans of the drawing board. Witness a parade of structural aspirations that go…