To my untrained semi-traditionalist eye they seem like unnecessary complication. All the buildings that we all agree are beautiful from ages past are symmetrical and often just a box shape with decoration...
Setbacks Stepbacks seem like an arbitrary modern choice that comes from modern buildings being taller than ever, not a proper aesthetic one. It’s also another way to rob valuable living space from buildings, driving up costs and using space inefficiently.
Edit: as for setbacks, like from the curb, also nonsense but probably for another thread…
Setbacks Stepbacks seem like an arbitrary modern choice that comes from modern buildings being taller than ever, not a proper aesthetic one. It’s also another way to rob valuable living space from buildings, driving up costs and using space inefficiently.
Edit: as for setbacks, like from the curb, also nonsense but probably for another thread…
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