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The office extension in London has a recessed design to preserve the view of an old church's window (alien.top)

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Wow, they chose the more expensive and more gentle way to do it? I wonder if there was a design committee that made them or it was just a love of architecture.

[–] phuntis@lemm.ee 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I don't know for certain in this case but almost certainly legal there's a bunch of sightlines in london that are protected and you aren't allowed to block them

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

That's incredibly interesting, rules makes for wild and creative solutions.

Edit: Unless it's an HOA, lol. They fine you for being creative.

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

The article didn't talk about it being required but more of a benevolence. There were certainly examples of required lines of sight, specifically old St. Paul's, however