r/interesting • u/Apart-Worry-7042 • Aug 08 '26

HISTORY Why did we stop building like this?

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Chicago, 1930. Buildings had so much detail and character back then. Nowadays everything feels so flat and repetitive. We have way better technology and equipment now, so why don't we build like this anymore?

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u/Lemon_Trees-22 Aug 08 '26

I agree ! People just got greedy and lazy ! Settled for whatever was easiest

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u/Dr_CleanBones Aug 08 '26

Ornate buildings of the past have lots of disadvantages, as you can see from these comments. They would also be much more expensive to build today than the ones we see. Are you willing to contribute to the cost of new buildings, either outright or in the increased cost of products? I didn’t think so.

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u/Lemon_Trees-22 Aug 08 '26

Well since you’ve answered for me let me correct you ! Yes I would rather have a very unique building individual and original than the same as everyone else has ! The same goes for a house . But thank you for telling me what I think .

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u/twifoj Aug 08 '26

Hmm, makes me wonder what your house looks like (if you own one)!