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Not a good place to stand · 10:31 PM

Ever feel like the world's falling down on your head?

Or maybe this is a dream, within a dream, within...

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-27-2013, 10:32 AM

Dream or nightmare? Nice shot.

Den · 11-27-2013, 12:00 PM

Must be tough on the people inside. Have to strap themselves to their chairs LOL

**RobA_Oz** · 11-27-2013, 12:51 PM

Another monument to architectural genius. I pity the poor sods who have to clean the windows. Still, you could have fun over the looming atmosphere it might create on a cloudy day with a suitable wide angle or fisheye.

scratchpaddy · 11-27-2013, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Dream or nightmare? Nice shot.

Thanks Albert. Either way, it will be over quickly.

Originally posted by Den

Must be tough on the people inside. Have to strap themselves to their chairs LOL

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Another monument to architectural genius. I pity the poor sods who have to clean the windows. Still, you could have fun over the looming atmosphere it might create on a cloudy day with a suitable wide angle or fisheye.

Geez, I didn't think of that. How do they clean those windows?

You're right, you could get a lot of interesting angles on this building. Colleges, especially big ones like Arizona State, are like architectural playgrounds. Here's a broader angle on the building, to give a better idea of the whole structure. It's an inverted pyramid:

Oh, the "dream" comment was a reference to the movie Inception. If you haven't seen it, well, you should, but if you haven't, the poster shows the exact scene this building reminded me of:

**Just1MoreDave** · 11-27-2013, 10:24 PM

The CIT building in Herndon, VA, just outside the Dulles airport, is an inverted pyramid like that but less extreme angles.

**Schraubstock** · 11-27-2013, 10:50 PM

Another triumph of design over functionality

**RobA_Oz** · 11-27-2013, 11:31 PM

Well, a triumph of styling, rather than design. I dare say it kept the design engineers busy.

Julie · 11-28-2013, 12:42 AM

Just looking at the photo makes me feel uncomfortable.

I'd be scared to stand by it.

**rayallen** · 11-28-2013, 12:49 AM

At least, you can point your camera upwards and not get converging verticals. It's weird from any angle!

scratchpaddy · 11-30-2013, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

The CIT building in Herndon, VA, just outside the Dulles airport, is an inverted pyramid like that but less extreme angles.

Wow, lots of weird angles there! Thanks for the link.

Originally posted by Schraubstock

Another triumph of design over functionality

Well, it would be a boring world if function always triumphed, but this is going pretty far.

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Well, a triumph of styling, rather than design. I dare say it kept the design engineers busy.

Indeed. One thing that might not be obvious in the pictures: that pointy concrete tower on the right in the second picture is a fire escape. Apparently, a central staircase isn't enough when the most-occupied floor is also the furthest from the exits, or maybe the codes demand something external. Can't have an external staircase hug the side of the building when it's at a 45° angle.

Originally posted by Julie

Just looking at the photo makes me feel uncomfortable.

I'd be scared to stand by it.

A little scary, but exciting.

Originally posted by rayallen

At least, you can point your camera upwards and not get converging verticals. It's weird from any angle!

Very good point!

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11-27-2013, 10:32 AM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Dream or nightmare? Nice shot.

11-27-2013, 12:00 PM	#3
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	Must be tough on the people inside. Have to strap themselves to their chairs LOL

11-27-2013, 12:51 PM	#4
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Another monument to architectural genius. I pity the poor sods who have to clean the windows. Still, you could have fun over the looming atmosphere it might create on a cloudy day with a suitable wide angle or fisheye.

11-27-2013, 09:33 PM	#5
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Dream or nightmare? Nice shot. Thanks Albert. Either way, it will be over quickly. Originally posted by Den Must be tough on the people inside. Have to strap themselves to their chairs LOL Originally posted by RobA_Oz Another monument to architectural genius. I pity the poor sods who have to clean the windows. Still, you could have fun over the looming atmosphere it might create on a cloudy day with a suitable wide angle or fisheye. Geez, I didn't think of that. How do they clean those windows? You're right, you could get a lot of interesting angles on this building. Colleges, especially big ones like Arizona State, are like architectural playgrounds. Here's a broader angle on the building, to give a better idea of the whole structure. It's an inverted pyramid: Oh, the "dream" comment was a reference to the movie Inception. If you haven't seen it, well, you should, but if you haven't, the poster shows the exact scene this building reminded me of:

11-27-2013, 10:24 PM	#6
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	The CIT building in Herndon, VA, just outside the Dulles airport, is an inverted pyramid like that but less extreme angles.

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Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Another triumph of design over functionality

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Well, a triumph of styling, rather than design. I dare say it kept the design engineers busy.

11-28-2013, 12:42 AM	#9
Julie Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,069	Just looking at the photo makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd be scared to stand by it.

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	At least, you can point your camera upwards and not get converging verticals. It's weird from any angle!

11-30-2013, 02:01 PM	#11
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave The CIT building in Herndon, VA, just outside the Dulles airport, is an inverted pyramid like that but less extreme angles. Wow, lots of weird angles there! Thanks for the link. Originally posted by Schraubstock Another triumph of design over functionality Well, it would be a boring world if function always triumphed, but this is going pretty far. Originally posted by RobA_Oz Well, a triumph of styling, rather than design. I dare say it kept the design engineers busy. Indeed. One thing that might not be obvious in the pictures: that pointy concrete tower on the right in the second picture is a fire escape. Apparently, a central staircase isn't enough when the most-occupied floor is also the furthest from the exits, or maybe the codes demand something external. Can't have an external staircase hug the side of the building when it's at a 45° angle. Originally posted by Julie Just looking at the photo makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd be scared to stand by it. A little scary, but exciting. Originally posted by rayallen At least, you can point your camera upwards and not get converging verticals. It's weird from any angle! Very good point!

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