Architecture plays a very strong and important role in cultures all over the world. Whether it’s parliamentary buildings, religious structures or even historical landmarks.
Each building constructed is the footprint of those who lived and thrived in that specific place at that specific time. Architecture can sometimes say everything you would need to know about the culture of a society.
And well, this building in China that looks exactly like a penis and a pair of testicles is saying a LOT all over the world.
Yup, you heard me.
The recently completed Guangxi New Media Centre is in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi autonomous region in Southern China. According to the architect, the building was inspired by the sloped terraced landscapes that the area is known for. And in regards to the smaller structures (the balls), they are meant to represent the hills of the region.
Apparently, looking at the building from the bottom to the top, the structure does, in fact, look like what the architect intended. However, from an aerial view – not so much. And the Internet has noticed.
Yep. That's looks like a penis… https://t.co/S7fkxjCpoL
— Todd N Tyler (@tntradioempire) September 26, 2018
Jokes and memes around the building have been going absolutely viral lately, not to mention a video showing the building shooting fireworks from the tip.
"I do like it but don't you think perhaps it's a little … you know… a little bit too penisy?"
Architect: "Don't worry, there'll be so many fireworks and lights on the launch night, nobody will ever notice" pic.twitter.com/rqh04z5L2a
— Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) September 25, 2018
Lol.
The building appears extra excited during times of celebration 😂https://t.co/7fnYae8FfF
— TAXI (@designtaxi) September 25, 2018
I showed the penis building to my bestie who is an architect and she is still laughing.
— Sofie Broeckx 💘📝 (@Filosofieketje) September 27, 2018
i've been watching the news for 2 minutes and the stories have been about manspreading, the distracted boyfriend meme, and a new building that looks like a penis where am i
— pitters (@kristaschnatter) September 27, 2018
China’s most impressive erection … https://t.co/UrNqwcHkVE
— Dave La Fame (@DaveLaFame) September 28, 2018
Yikes. CPEC Is about to have a field day.
Have you seen or heard of the building? Fan of architecture? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Love you.
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