The story behind the Markel Building in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, the capital of Virginia is well-known for its architecture. There are many historical buildings in the city that are admired for their beauty. However, there is one building that is in the record books for being one of the ugliest buildings in the world and the quirkiest in Virginia.

The Markel Building

If you have ever seen Richmond’s Markel Building located at 5310 Markel Road, Richmond, VA 23230, you can’t help from noticing its unusual design. While most buildings are rectangular, that was never on the architech’s mind.

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