Do you think the Ryugyong Hotel is ugly?

Question

I've seen a number of articles criticizing the Ryugyong Hotel as ugly and one of the worst buildings on the planet.

http://www.esquire.com/the-side/DESIGN/worst-hotel-ever-012808

http://www.newspanda.com/bizarre/hotel-of-doom/

But the building doesn't really strike me as particularly "ugly" aside from the fact that it was left unfinished. I don't think it's gorgeous, but I think there are buildings in the US and Europe that are more obviously ugly.

Do you think the building is intrinsically ugly? Or are Western articles slamming it instinctively because it was designed and built by the oppressive N. Korean regime?

What makes a building "ugly?"

Answer 1

I think it is cool looking actually.

Answer 2

It's certainly one of the most unusual looking buildings I've ever seen - almost unearthly -  It's an interesting building for study, might be  a bit scary to go inside it.

Answer 3

i like it

like a 60s rocket

Answer 4

not hideous but not pretty either...

it is impressive looking because of its size, there aren't any other tall buildings nearby

Answer 5

Ugly is not only point to its shape.

South Korea media predicted this project need 2 billion U.S. dollars. This is equal 10% GDP of North Korea.

it will waste a lot of money.

Do you think so?

Answer 6

actually no i think its kinda neat !!! the way it towers over everything an how people can just find it soo easily any where in the town i think its a master peace !! but needs a little work on tho ;)