Corner buildings are required to have a beveled edge, known as an ochavas, but only on the ground floor. When the sun is at the right angle you get these interesting trapezoidal shadows.
Ochava Shadows
Corner buildings are required to have a beveled edge, known as an ochavas, but only on the ground floor. When the sun is at the right angle you get these interesting trapezoidal shadows.
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