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Infamous Architecture Awards

The Carbuncle Cup Sarcastically Awards the UK's Ugliest Buildings

— September 8, 2016 — Art & Design
The Carbuncle Cup is an annual award given out by Building Design, a highly regarding architectural magazine in the United Kingdom. However, rather than awarding architects for things like creativity, unique materials, or overall design, the Carbuncle Cup is a sarcastic award that honors the worst buildings from the previous 12 months.

The Carbuncle Cup was first launched in 2006 as a response to the prestigious Stirling Prize given by the Royal Institute of British Architects, which the magazine saw as painfully self-congratulatory. The Cup incorporates both the input of judges as well as public voting through Building Design's website.

The 2016 Carbuncle Cup winner is Lincoln Plaza in London's Docklands area. The luxury residential flats received the "wooden spoon" due to "a hideous melange of materials, forms, and colors."
Trend Themes
1. Sarcastic Design Awards - There is a growing trend of sarcastic design awards that highlight the worst buildings or designs from the previous year, creating opportunities for humor and critique.
2. Public Participation in Architecture - The inclusion of public voting in architecture awards like the Carbuncle Cup demonstrates a trend towards involving the public in evaluating and critiquing architectural designs.
3. Alternative Approaches to Architectural Recognition - The Carbuncle Cup's awarding of the 'wooden spoon' instead of a traditional trophy signifies a trend towards alternative and unconventional approaches to recognizing architectural achievements or failures.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The sarcastic design awards trend presents an opportunity for architects to reflect on the negative aspects of their designs and strive for better, more innovative solutions.
2. Media and Publishing - The inclusion of public voting in architectural awards creates opportunities for media and publishing companies to engage with the public and generate discussions around architectural designs.
3. Event Management - The Carbuncle Cup and similar sarcastic design awards create opportunities for event management companies to organize and host unconventional award ceremonies that challenge traditional norms.
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