Chinese news agencyXinhua reportsof a new building in Suzhou that is nearing completion.

The developer of the landmark building has recently come under much criticism for the unconventional look.

The eight-year construction process is expected to be completed in 2012, costing a total of $700 million.

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Suzhou’s Gate is not the first unfortunate piece of architecture in this world.

Here are some buildings that were supposed to look magnificent, but turned out to be something embarrassing instead.

An artist impression that appeared back then appeared to look like a huge shining sex toy.

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The completed building looks beautiful and was also named the best tall building in the Middle East and Africa.

But the early views have stuck making it impossible to see the building as anything else.

The 153 meters tall twin towers is currently shaping up in Seoul, South Korea.

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A raised plinth at ground level also offers communal facilities in a light-filled atrium.

The total surface area is 128,000 sq metres.

The future of the project is unclear.

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The shorter building is known as the Super Dry Hall.

Some people even see the flames similarity to the human sperm.

Based on an article byDeezen

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