architectural element
forms primarily as components of architecture
torus
a large molding of convex profile commonly occurring as the lowest molding in the base of a column
transom
transverse horizontal structural beam, bar of crosspiece; also short for transom window/ transom light
hood mould
element of architecture
Templon
Nave–alter barrier in Byzantine churches
mutule
detail of Greek architecture
orthostates
vertical stone plaque in Mediterranean antique architecture
jamb
side-post or lining of a doorway or other aperture
shaft
part of a column
bay
opening (void) in the wall of a building
window seat
miniature sofa without a back, intended to fill the recess of a window
casement window
window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges
triplet window
architectural church element
bell chamber
room in which the bells are housed; its walls are pierced by openings which allow the sound to escape
Monument to the Italian Resistance
monument in Parma, Italy
apron
ornamental framework below a window sill, stone tablet or monument
Rake board
architectural element of a gable roof
bent entrance
defensive feature in medieval fortification
course
layer of similar material in a structure, e.g. a row of bricks
Facade of the University of Valladolid
cultural property in Valladolid, Spain
hyphen
architectural element
Yett
form of gate in medieval structures
stoop
Type of stairs
jointing of boards
general term for joints that join planks on the sides
Pilers
Structural element that serves as a pillar
main nave
part of church
brattishing
open-carved work on the top of a medieval screen or shrine
barrage
military term for a wide range of structures, devices or measures for constraining or impeding the movement of troops and forces
blast wall
physical barrier designed to withstand explosive damage
coffered ceiling
type of ceiling consisting of compartments called coffers
slip gate
type of gate held in place using simple slots or grooves
cornerstone
ceremonial stone figuratively beginning the foundations of a building
coat of arms
heraldic design on a shield, surcoat or tabard
door
flat, movable structure used to open and close an entrance
gate
point of entry to a space enclosed by building, wall or fence
casemate
a fortified or armoured gun position - may refer to fortifications on land or to structures on ships or on vehicles
concertina wire
type of barbed wire or razor wire, formed in large coils
razor wire
metal strips with sharp edges whose purpose is to prevent passage by humans
crowning
architectural element
architrave
element in Classical architecture, lintel beam
arcade
covered walk enclosed by a line of arches on one or both sides
abacus
architectural term; flat slab forming the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column
lighting
deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic effect
keystone
architectural element: wedge-shaped stone of an arch
tympanum
architectural element; the vertical, triangular space enclosed by the horizontal and raking cornices of a pediment
spandrel
space between two arches
pylon
monumental gateway of an Egyptian temple
Torah ark
receptacle which contains a synagogue's Torah scrolls