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The Oriel


	The Oriel 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) Chris Budny

- Usman M. Bajwa

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

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November 09, 2018

Harvey A. Ravitch

Simply Awesome, love the inward staircase shape!

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November 09, 2018

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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.

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November 09, 2018

- Amanda D. Austwick

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

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November 13, 2018

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

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November 13, 2018

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