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    This document provides definitions for various architectural building parts. It defines and describes common elements like columns, roofs, windows, and other structural components. Corinthian columns have two rows of leaves or scrolls at the top. A hip roof slopes down on all four sides at an angle. Quoins are large decorative stones used at building corners or around windows and doors to add strength or decoration.

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    This document provides definitions for various architectural building parts. It defines and describes common elements like columns, roofs, windows, and other structural components. Corinthian columns have two rows of leaves or scrolls at the top. A hip roof slopes down on all four sides at an angle. Quoins are large decorative stones used at building corners or around windows and doors to add strength or decoration.

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    Illustrated Building Parts Glossary

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    This document provides definitions for various architectural building parts. It defines and describes common elements like columns, roofs, windows, and other structural components. Corinthian columns have two rows of leaves or scrolls at the top. A hip roof slopes down on all four sides at an angle. Quoins are large decorative stones used at building corners or around windows and doors to add strength or decoration.

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    Illustrated Building Parts

    Arch Cornice
    A curved structure that spans The molding that sticks out from
    across an opening. the top of the building, keeping
    rain away from the wall of the
    building

    Bay Window Dome


    A window that sticks out from a A round 3D structure that
    building, bringing more light and typically forms a roof or ceiling.
    air inside, and opening up views
    to the outside

    Beam Doric Column


    A horizontal piece of structure This type of column has a
    that spans across a space and is simple top.
    supported on both ends.

    Column Fanlight
    A vertical piece of structure that An arched window that is found
    carries the weight of a beam, above a door or another
    floor, truss or other structure window.
    above it.

    Corinthian Column Gable Roof


    This type of column has a A triangular roof.
    complicated top with two rows
    of leaves or scrolls.

    Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012 (212) 358-6133 k12education@centerforarchitecture.org www.centerforarchitecture.org
    Hip Roof Pediment
    A roof which has four sides that A triangle over a door or window
    all go down at an angle. often supported by columns.

    Ionic Column Quoins


    This type of column has a top Larger stones used at the corner
    with two scrolls that go in of a building or around windows
    opposite directions. and doors to add strength or
    decoration.

    Keystone Sill
    The center stone at the top of an The horizontal piece of structure
    arch that “locks” the other under a door or window.
    stones in place.

    Lintel Stepped Gable


    The horizontal piece of structure A gable with a stair shape.
    over a door or window that
    supports the weight of the wall
    above it.

    Oculus Window Stoop


    A round or oval shaped window. A set of stairs leading to the
    front door of a building; from the
    Dutch word stoep.

    Ornament Truss
    Decoration added to a building A stiff structure built with many
    that can give a hint about its triangles.
    importance or use.

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