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What Do You Think You're Looking At? #108

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Addison Del Mastro
May 03, 2023
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Here’s a typical two-story commercial building in Washington, D.C.:

Like a lot of old urban buildings—including those in small towns—this one has a parapet, a design element that makes it look taller than it is. See how the façade extends above the roofline:

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