Not every government building is considered a work of art. In fact, some are considered downright hideous or confusing.
New Jersey Real Estate Network recently surveyed over 3,000 respondents to determine the 100 "ugliest" public buildings in the country, with two Florida buildings making the top 25.
"While our survey focused on visual appeal, it is worth noting that sentiment often overlaps with how residents feel about the function and upkeep of the space," the survey writes. "A drab building that still delivers great service might be tolerated. But if it's crumbling and confusing to navigate? That's when complaints really stack up.
What are the 'ugliest' public buildings in Florida?
Out of 100 ugly buildings across the country, two Florida buildings made the list:
The Tallahassee Department of Transportation HQ ranked 21st
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Central Office Complex in Pensacola was ranked 23rd.
What is the 'ugliest' public building in America?
Michigan's City of Flint Municipal Center was unfortunately crowned the "ugliest" public building in the entire country.
"This municipal hub is all about business, with a straightforward layout and an exterior that leans heavily into concrete and brick. It gets high marks for durability, but stylistically, it’s stuck in an era where civic buildings weren’t expected to be welcoming — just solid," the survey wrote.
The center is a complex of seven government office buildings located at 1101 Saginaw St. in Flint. According to the National Register of Historic Places, the parts of the complex were built in the 1950s and designed by H. E. Beyster & Associates and A. Charles Jones and Associates.
See the top 25 'ugliest' public buildings in America
City of Flint Municipal Center - Michigan
Fresno County Superior Court - California
Buffalo City Court - New York
Jackson County Courts Building - Mississippi
Philadelphia Municipal Services Building - Pennsylvania
Akron Municipal Court - Ohio
Atlantic City Municipal Court - New Jersey
Bentonville Public Works Maintenance Facility - Arkansas
Tuscaloosa County Public Works Building - Alabama
El Paso County Court Administration Building - Texas
Boston Government Center Complex - Massachusetts
Bridgeport Police Headquarters - Connecticut
Montgomery County Administration Building - Ohio
Modesto City Hall - California
North Las Vegas Municipal Court - Nevada
Roswell Municipal Court - New Mexico
Saginaw County Courthouse - Michigan
Monroe County Hall of Justice - New York
Florence‑Lauderdale Government Building - Alabama
New Castle County Department of Public Works Building - Delaware
Tallahassee Department of Transportation HQ - Florida
Scottsbluff County Administrative Office - Nebraska
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Central Office Complex - Florida
Pottawattamie County Courthouse - Iowa
Passaic County Administration Building - New Jersey
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Florida buildings among the ugliest in entire country, survey shows
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