Most Singaporeans have their pet grouses when it comes to HDB flats, labelling them as "expensive" or "getting smaller".

But local HDB flats are actually well-built and well-designed, aided by the Government's efforts to make living locations a comfortable home with a warm environment rather than unfriendly apartments with neighbours keeping to themselves.

Some people in other countries are still living in shanty towns or slums, or their apartments do not have regular running electricity and water. Some living environments are soulless and unfriendly.

Compared to these hilarious architectural mistakes below, HDB flats are a cut above the rest.

These amusing houses have awry staircases, floating doors and escalators which may cause your head to be looped off when you least expect it to.

paullim@sph.com.sg

Hilarious architectural mistakes which will amuse you Click on thumbnail to view