Vaguely Staggered by Chipka
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I’m guessing that the placement of these windows indicates the presence of a stairway: I could be wrong, but given that this is the side of a rather deep building, it stands to reason that an internal stairway receives a diffuse wash of northern light. Of course, these could also be the windows to rooms with slanted floors. These could be windows looking into and out of any number of strange, internal spaces: one never knows, but since Chicago does tend to follow general and standardized architectural norms (no trans-dimensional or meta-dimensional architecture, that I know of) I’ll guess that anyone looking at this photograph is also looking at an implied stairway.
I didn’t notice the windows: not immediately. I was enamored with the side of the building itself and the spread of defoliated ivy. I imagined—for just a moment—that some blood pumping organ lurked just underground: a heart, feeding oxygen (and nutrients) to the bricks above. I doubt that, and yet, the thought remains with me. Perhaps this is the inspiration for something: living buildings aren’t all that well explored in fiction, after all, and well…a building with an external circulatory system would provide interesting plot drives. I think. Maybe. We’ll see if such a story is ever written. At this point, however, no such story looms on the horizon, despite what this image may imply. Of course, anyone reading this is welcome to write such a tale, especially if it involves quirks, stuff, and the word oblique…I’ve been thinking of that word all week, and I suspect I’ll need to wedge it into something I’m likely to write. (Of course, one can say that I’ve just done so, since I mentioned it here.)
This building has a name, I’m sure, but I don’t know it. I can’t even remember exactly where this building stands. Somewhere to the north and to the east of where I work, but beyond that, I’m no good at providing any kind of geographic citation. But here it is: the side of a building with stuff on it: the side of a building telling anyone who looks that there might be a stairway inside.
As always, thank you for viewing, reading, and commenting, and I hope that you’re all on the verge of a great weekend.
Comments (13)
auntietk
You must go back and find it again! Get the address! The name! Something!! I must know who the architect was who designed that brilliant façade. Look at the top row of windows, all even along the top, staggered at the bottom, to make room for what's above and what's below. And the brickwork around the windows, the way it flows and appears to overlap itself. It's ... it's ... sigh ... I MUST know! LOL! I even looked for it on the map. Even staying north of Ontario and east of the river, there's a LOT of Chicago to cover! Did I mention how much I like this picture? Marvelous!
MrsRatbag
LOL@Tara! Please, find out the name of the building for her, she'll implode if she doesn't know! Me, I love this myself, for the odd staggering of the windows, and I think you must be right about the stairs; the windows would be perfectly placed from the inside. Fantastic shot, my friend, very well seen and captured!
Faemike55
the window placement is unique and very cool. I'd love to know the name AND history of this building
durleybeachbum
This is marvellous ! The others said it all. When I read you title an before I saw the image I thought of the way we English modify any expression of excess emotion. Eg Marginally outraged, A little infatuated, Slightly staggered
jendellas
I agree with the others, I think this is an amazing capture. x
caviedes
Well done!!!
kgb224
Amazing find and capture my friend. God bless.
jophoto
Very interesting observation. Good seeing!
treasureprints
Cool!:)
flavia49
wonderful
pauldeleu
Well seen and captured
vis151
That s wild
JuliSonne
I share your consideration that behind the windows is a staircase. On closer inspection I realize that distinguish the windows. Arrangement, size and yet recurring. A brief moment strikes me the architect Hundertwasser in mind. In his playful structures every door and every window is different. In contrast to Hundertwasser his is this facade austere. I will go even further. If I want light, I have to go "Staircase". So to live is completely unsuitable. I guess it is a storehouse....but obviously the architect put a value on an interplay of light, form and function. A beautiful eyecatcher in the rather drab building. If the wine is entwined in its colors, this fortress would wake to life. Really well discovered. The view stumbles over the irregular arrangement of the windows. COOL. Also your thoughts on this. You are a very thoughful person and a very good observer. And you think in pictures. This shows that you have a lot of imagination and creativity.