20 Times Construction Completely Defied Human Logic (21 Photos)
August 13 marks Builder's Day—a professional holiday celebrating the people who create architectural marvels and erect our buildings. Yet even seasoned pros have their off days. Sometimes builders abandon not only common sense and basic safety codes, but the laws of physics themselves. We have rounded up 20 jaw-dropping architectural blunders that prove even the most serious trade can produce moments of pure comedy. 
They say a true tradesman can work his way out of any corner. Minor details like missing tools, a lack of materials, or an utter absence of skills won't slow him down. For plenty of DIY enthusiasts, winging it has become a state of mind—which explains why some folks insist on solving problems without calling in the "professionals." 
Throw in a table and you've got a poker game going 
The homeowner can decide what matters more: warm towels or seeing their reflection 
Security camera with a built-in microphone—literally. 
When a "master plumber" tackles the pipework 
Water conservation in action 
Wheelchair ramp or launch pad? 
Well, that just kind of happened… 
Creative way to handle an awkward doorstep 
Move over speed bumps, make way for speed doors 
When flawless calculations meet expert execution 
An unexpected space-saving hack for tiny apartments 
When the bus stop decides to catch a ride of its own 
In case of fire: just burn 
A good tile layer is worth their weight in gold these days 
With expanding foam like that, who needs support beams? 
The urinal station 
And the barf basin 
Designed with people in mind
Thankfully, genuine masters of the craft still walk the earth—the kind of builders who can erect breathtaking structures virtually with their bare hands, built to stand the test of time.
