Go through any large, British city and you will see Victorian buildings built around a corner i.e. with two main elevations that face two streets. Look carefully at them and you will see innovative ways to treat the corner of the building. One of the favourite methods is with a cylindrical, or part cylindical structure, often topped with a short spire, cupola, dome etc. I was reminded of this when we came across this block of flats, Olympia Apartments, in Weymouth, Dorset. Here the cylindrical feature works well visually: but what about practically? Rounded rooms can be restrictive in terms of furniture placement. It made me wonder whether there is a price to be paid for this particular solution to turning the corner.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Nikon Z 5
