November 2001
Beginner
208 pages
5h 22m
English
Alcove: a vaulted recess in wall of room
Architrave: the moulded frame surrounding a door or window
Atrium: an inner court open to the sky, these days usually glass-covered
Axis: an imaginary straight line passing centrally through a building to give an impression of balance
Axonometric projection: geometrical drawing to show bird's eye view of a building in three dimensions. The plan retains its true angles and dimensions, but is set at a convenient angle (typically 60° and 30°) with verticals drawn vertically to scale
Canopy: a roof-like projection over a door or window
Capital: the head of a column
Cladding: an external covering applied to a building for aesthetic or protective purposes
Classicism: ...
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