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elevation
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elevation

An orthographic (flattened;nonperspective) drawing of the various faces of a building, component, or improvement, showing examples of relevant details and something to indicate scale.One may have elevations of each side of a building,usually with a person standing nearby to illustrate scale; elevations of cabinets in kitchens or offices; or elevations of a storm sewer system showing a representation of the incline.



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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was in the composition of the new range that Badia was able to exert more of his own sculptural intent, with subtle elevational distortions, projecting bays and jettied stairs that resolve geometric discrepancies between new and old.
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Director Jamie Wood said: "The elevational treatments used on this scheme, combined with the landscaped setting, provides an environment far removed from the traditional appearance of an industrial business park.
 
 
 
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