Stump the Geeks — Window angled in: what’s it called?

user-5706305 | Posted in General Questions on January 25, 2016 01:55am

Here are two examples: What is the right architectural terminology for them?

Example #1 Description: A pair of windows in the corner of each the rooms

Example #2 Description: A grand window projected inwards (Example in Strawberry Bank Portsmouth NH) I think it was a candle shop storefront.

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Martin Holladay | Jan 25, 2016 03:36pm | #1
Hal,
I vote for "negative bay window."

And if anyone cares about my opinion -- I don't like it.
Reid Baldwin | Jan 25, 2016 05:01pm | #2
I work in a building that has the first type of windows. You can see into some of the offices from an adjacent office or conference room. Fortunately, my office is not one of the offices that have that.
blueskye | Jan 25, 2016 05:54pm | #3
Martin -
Are you implying that the correct architectural term is really "a mistake"?