Shadow of the Pittsfield Building by pictorialnarrative

Shadow of the Pittsfield Building

This mid morning shadow of the Pittsfield Building on the Wabash Ave side of the Marshall Field Building is a good visual explanation of Chicago skyscraper design laws. In order to preserve light to neighboring buildings and streets, stepped back forms for tall structures were mandated in the city building codes.
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