Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Slice of Life: The Backs of Things



Most architecture puts its best face forward.  Usually the back of the building abuts another building or is otherwise hidden.  But there's a block in the Loop where a number of buildings put their faces forward, but leave space in the back.  The result is a community light well that allows sun and air to penetrate the interior of the office building stockade.

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