Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalton
Question:
If "approximating curves with straight lines" is so acceptable, why didn't they pour the concrete balconies in straight sections to "approximate" curves?
Answer:
Because that would look like crap. Just like the railings do.
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I hate to sound like a jerk, but I have to weigh-in on the railings. I've looked at them in person now and also through the great documentation here.
Thus far, huge disappointment. It's not just in the lack of matching curvature, but in many factors: The way they are detailed against bending, the exposed fasteners, the fact that the construction necessitates that they meet at certain angles (usually 180 degrees). It's really distracting and doesn't feel good. Hopefully we won't be able to see much of this without Earlybuyer's telephoto.
What I
do like about them is that the volume of the balcony seems fuller now and holds its own against the boxiness more strongly.