architectural element
forms primarily as components of architecture
Hertfordshire Spike
type of spire
Kosta
architectural feature
decorative element
kind of architectural element
decorative element
kind of architectural element
caponier
type of fortification structure
cavalier
type of elevated fortification built within an outer wall and designed to rain fire over it
eave
edge of the roof which overhang the face of a wall
crown molding
decorative element to gracefully flare out to a finished top edge such as capping walls, pilasters, and cabinets
entablature
architectural element
capital
upper part of a column (architecture)
light tube
architectural element
dwarf gallery
architectural feature
plaster
general term for a broad range of building and sculpture materials
acroterion
architectural ornament on a flat pedestal mounted at the apex or corner of the pediment of a building
pylon
tower-like props of suspension bridge or cable-stayed bridge
archivolt
ornamental molding or band following the curve on the underside of an arch
colonnade
row of columns
chemise
architecture
consecration crosses
architectural element
lunette
half-moon shaped space in architecture
glacis
protective slope built into a fortification
bay
space defined by the vertical piers, in a building
entasis
architectural design principle
latticework
ornamental criss-crossed framework, an arrangement of crossing laths or other thin strips of material
ring ditch
circular or semicircular ditch, or cropmark indicating the remains of a ditch
geison
Greek architectural feature
baseboard
wooden or vinyl board covering the lowest part of an interior wall where it meets the floor
king-post
central vertical post used in architectural or bridge designs
Etruscan Arch
one of the gates of the Etruscan wall of Perusian
landing
part of a flight of stairs
skylight
window in the ceiling-roof
crosshead
horizontal element capping a post and supporting the deck of a bridge
wall-niche tomb
niche fitted out in the thickness of a wall, richly decorated, intended to receive a coffin, and often provided with a recumbent effigie
church bell
bell in a church
vimana
sanctuary of later Indian temples. The term may also be used for earlier Indian temples as a whole, including sanctuary and attached porches
breezeway
semi-outdoor pedestrian walkway between two structures
coffer
hollow lodgement against a dry moat
register
architectural element
architectural dominant
the architectural element coming to the fore, the most important architectural accent of the building
overhang
protruding structure that may provide protection for lower levels
stilts
poles, posts or pillars that raise a structure above ground or water level