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Many buildings, especially in the EnglandEurope, have horizontal gaps in their walls. For example, the walls of the Royal School of Mines and the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington (See attached images).

Why do these gaps exist? Are they similar to ventilation gaps or are they there for some specific structural strength reasons?

The Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London

Victoria and Albert Museum

Many buildings, especially in the England, have horizontal gaps in their walls. For example, the walls of the Royal School of Mines and the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington (See attached images).

Why do these gaps exist? Are they similar to ventilation gaps or are they there for some specific structural strength reasons?

The Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London

Victoria and Albert Museum

Many buildings, especially in the Europe, have horizontal gaps in their walls. For example, the walls of the Royal School of Mines and the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington (See attached images).

Why do these gaps exist? Are they similar to ventilation gaps or are they there for some specific structural strength reasons?

The Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London

Victoria and Albert Museum

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Why are there horizontal spaces in walls of many large buildings?

Many buildings, especially in the England, have horizontal gaps in their walls. For example, the walls of the Royal School of Mines and the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington (See attached images).

Why do these gaps exist? Are they similar to ventilation gaps or are they there for some specific structural strength reasons?

The Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London

Victoria and Albert Museum