architectural element
forms primarily as components of architecture
parlour
reception room
cul-de-lampe
architectural element
Syrian arch
architectural feature prevalent in ancient Syrian architecture
owl hole
entrance to barns for owls
cantoris
Side of a church choir occupied by the Cantor
Arris
sharp edge formed by the intersection of two surfaces
lookout
a wooden joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall of a building
tribune
architectural element, generally a stage or dais, or any structure from which a speech may be made
monumental fountain
ancient public fountain in Faenza, Ravenna
Ledger line
architectural element
relief of coat of arm
architectural element
square east end
Flat end of churches without apse
corbel
piece of masonry jutting out of a wall to carry any superincumbent weight
starling
architectural element
sandbag
device commonly used in flood control and temporary military fortifications
apse
semicircular recess covered with a hemispherical vault or semi-dome
iconostasis
screen of icons and religious paintings, separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church
volute
spiral scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order
stylobate
Top step of the crepidoma in Greek architecture
tile
flat, durable material used for flooring and roofing
Czech hedgehog
static anti-tank obstacle defense
plasterwork
construction or ornamentation done in plaster or a similar material
avant-corps
part of a building protruding from the alignment of a building structure
attic
upper part of a construction, placed above an entablature or cornice
balustrade
architectural element comprising a run of balusters (spindles) supporting hand rail coping
builders hardware
metal hardware specifically used for protection, decoration, and convenience in buildings
modillion
architectural element
velarium
suspended roof or shade awning of ancient Rome
scagliola
fine plaster of powdered selenite (gypsum) mixed with alum, glue, water, and pigment to imitate marble or pietra dura
splay
opening of a door or window, made larger at one face of the wall than at the other
guard stone
architectural element
gorge
part of a military fortification
taenia
raised band or fillet, often placed along the top of a Doric architrave
centring
type of falsework: the temporary structure upon which the stones of an arch or vault are laid during construction.
Door drum
mat curtain modelled in stone on Ancient Egyptian tombs or false doors
dugout
military earth fortification
brace
piece of material used in carpentry to mechanically strengthen a joint between two other pieces
elliptical arch
plane curve drawn by an odd number of circular arcs
parament
part of a wall
quatrefoil
artistic representation of four circular leaf shapes used in architecture
great hall
German architectural element
fireplace mantel
framework around a fireplace
decani
Side of a church choir occupied by the Dean