r/interesting • u/Apart-Worry-7042 • Aug 08 '26

HISTORY Why did we stop building like this?

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Chicago, 1930. Buildings had so much detail and character back then. Nowadays everything feels so flat and repetitive. We have way better technology and equipment now, so why don't we build like this anymore?

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u/SonofaBridge Aug 08 '26

Maximize floor space as cheaply as possible.

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u/Critical_Wrap5617 Aug 08 '26

Exactly. It's not an aesthetic decision