8 Years Ago

I Need Keyword Help With Architectural Terminology

I need some help with keywords. This photo has a number of architectural elements that I don't know the names for. For example, what is the large triangular area called? Or the little square blocks that outline the triangle? Or how about the little alcove the statue sits in? Is there a special term for the recessed window, or the fake columns with the scrolly things on top? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Jessica Jenney

8 Years Ago

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Olga Dytyniak

8 Years Ago

google "architecture terminology"

Janine Riley

8 Years Ago

The teethy looking squares are called " dentils".

I also see a Greek key pattern.

Niche for the alcove.

Gable for Triangle roof.

Arches, archways, arched windows .

James B Toy

8 Years Ago

Thanks. The diagram was helpful, as were the specific suggestions. I like the name dentil. Like dentures for a building.

Jane McIlroy

8 Years Ago

Those are Ionic columns (the swirly design at the top), but I don't know if 'columns' is the right word when they're not free-standing.

Linda Covino

8 Years Ago

Thanks Jessica and James for asking..I knew alot of the terminology but sometimes I doubt myself being out of the construction business for 5 years now

Barbara Moignard

8 Years Ago

'Pediment' is the word for the triangular bit.

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