The Oriel

Uploaded: November 08, 2018 19:22:32 | Entered: November 08, 2018 19:35:45

Description

Burnham and Root's iconic Rookery Building features an oriel staircase - defined as a staircase that projects from the wall, connecting floors, but does not reach to the ground floor. The straight lines of each step's riser contrast with the elegant curved form, and the white undersides of each step stand out from the surrounding dark metalwork.
11/18 Finalist - EOD (Contrasts)

Comments

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 09, 2018

Wowzer, another B&W beauty, Chris. Love this too! #1717110

Harvey A. Ravitch November 09, 2018

Simply Awesome, love the inward staircase shape! #11736116

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 09, 2018

Thanks guys! I like that this view is looking up the staircase -- though at a glance, it could appear as if you were looking down instead. #11736117

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 13, 2018

Great POV, and I would never think I was looking up instead of down the staircase. #11736751

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 13, 2018

Thanks - it is almost an illusion, the way the underside looks so much like actual steps you'd walk on! #11736760

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