Core (architecture)
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Simple core arrangement - stairs "wrapping around" elevator shaft.
In architecture, a core is a vertical space used for circulation and services. It may also be referred to as a circulation core or service core. A core may include staircases, elevators, electrical cables, water pipes and risers.
A core allows people to move between the floors of a building, and distributes services efficiently to the floors.