Arquitectura y Construcción - Paredes

a type of wall, specifically a low wall or parapet that extends above the main roofline of a building

ático, muro atípico

a architectural element that projects from a wall to support or adorn another element, such as a shelf, beam, or cornice

soporte, escuadra

a low protective wall or railing built along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or other elevated structure to prevent people from falling

parapeto, barandilla

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

muralla

the upper part of a wall, typically referring to the portion that is above a lintel or a horizontal projection

pecho, parte superior

a notched or indented opening in a battlement or parapet, typically used for observation or defensive purposes

gárgola, merlón

a piece of stone or wood protruding from a wall, supporting its above structure

ménsula

a non-structural exterior wall system made of lightweight materials, such as glass, providing a protective barrier and allowing natural light into a building

muro cortina, parede cortina

a wall constructed primarily for the purpose of screening or enclosing an area, often made of decorative materials and providing privacy or protection

pared de pantalla, muro decorativo

a hollow space in a wall, used for putting in decorative objects such a statue

nicho

the vertical joint or seam between two bricks or stones in a masonry wall

junta vertical, perpendículo

the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones

esquina, canto

the vertical side or edge of a door or window frame that is set back from the surrounding wall surface

reveal, margen

an angled or sloping surface, typically found on the sides or edges of a window or door opening, creating a wider opening towards the inside of a wall

panal, abertura e inclinada

a diagonal or oblique opening or passage in a wall, typically found in architecture, allowing a view or passage between different spaces or rooms

aberturas oblicuas, ventanas diagonales

a projecting horizontal molding or ledge located at the base of a building or wall, designed to divert water away from the structure

zócalo, moldura de agua

a horizontal decorative or structural element that runs along the exterior or interior of a building, typically separating different sections or adding visual interest to the architecture

banda, franja

a structural wall that supports the weight of the building or a significant portion of it, transmitting the load to the foundation and other structural elements

pared de carga, muro estructural

a wall that forms the outer boundary of a building, separating the interior space from the external environment

muro exterior, pared exterior

a wall that divides the interior space of a building into separate rooms or areas

pared interior, tabique

a structure designed to hold back soil or other materials and prevent erosion or the collapse of land

muro de contención, pared de retención

a non-load-bearing wall made of vertical wooden or metal studs covered with materials such as drywall or paneling

pared de entramado, pared no portante

a solid structure made of concrete that provides strength, durability, and stability to a building or structure

muro de concreto, pared de concreto

a construction made of bricks, typically arranged in a pattern, that forms a sturdy and durable barrier

pared de ladrillo, muro de ladrillo

a structure built using stones or rocks, typically stacked together, to create a solid and enduring barrier

muro de piedra, pared de piedra

a wall constructed primarily using timber or wood as the main material

pared de madera, muro de madera

a transparent or translucent barrier made of glass that separates or divides spaces while allowing visual connection between them

pared de vidrio, muro de cristal

a plant-covered vertical structure that can be attached to a building wall, particularly when there is not enough space for plants to grow on the ground

pared verde

a partition or barrier that is intended for short-term use and can be easily installed, removed, or repositioned without causing permanent structural changes to a space

pared temporal, biombo temporal

a structure built to mark and enclose the boundary or perimeter of a property, providing separation and security between neighboring properties or areas

muro de límite, pared de delimitación

a specially constructed wall that is designed and built to resist the spread of fire for a specified period of time, providing a barrier to limit the fire's progression and protect adjacent areas or structures

pared cortafuegos, pared ignífuga

a high section of a wall, typically containing windows or other openings, that allows natural light to enter a building while providing a sense of height and airiness to the interior space

ventana alta, clerestorio

the protective covering or cap placed on top of a wall, parapet, or other architectural element to prevent water infiltration, enhance structural integrity, and provide a finished appearance

cobertor, capitel

the individual stone unit or element that forms the topmost layer or cap of a wall, parapet, or similar architectural feature, serving as a protective and decorative covering

piedra de coronación, piedra de remate

the uppermost layer or finishing element placed on the top of a wall, providing protection from weather elements and giving a completed appearance to the structure

tapa, cobertura

a decorative paneling or covering applied to the lower part of a wall, typically extending from the floor to a certain height, often made of wood or other materials

madera de revestimiento, panel decorativo

the application of decorative panels or boards to enhance the appearance of walls or other surfaces, adding texture and visual interest to the space

panelado, revestimiento de paneles

a wall or piece of glass that is used to divide different parts of a building

tabique

a shared boundary wall between two adjacent properties or structures

muro de carga, pared medianera

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface, often used for decorative or functional purposes such as display, storage, or seating

nicho, receso

a partition or object used to separate or divide a larger space into distinct sections, providing visual or physical separation between areas for functional or aesthetic purposes

divisor, separador

a traditional Japanese folding screen or room divider made of a wooden frame and translucent paper or fabric panels, allowing diffused light to pass through while providing privacy and aesthetic beauty

pantalla shoji, biombo shoji

a short wall extending from a main structure, often found at the sides of bridges or buildings, providing support or separation

murallas laterales, muro de alabeo

a small groove in a wall or surface used to hide the edge of another material or component

regleta, ranura

a projecting edge used to redirect water away from a building's surface

saliente, alero

a framework of bars or slats used to cover or protect openings while allowing airflow or visibility

rejilla, rejilla protectora

the upper part of a house wall in the shape of a triangle where it meets a sloping roof

gablete

the vertical wall surface that forms the triangular end of a building or structure, enclosed by the gable

frente de la casa, pared del gablete

the specific gable end wall or any wall within the gable structure

pared de gablete, muralla de gablete

a decorative architectural feature consisting of a series of stone steps or corbels that project horizontally from a gable wall or vertical surface

escalera corbel, corbelio escalera

a small groove or channel in a stone or masonry surface used for directing water flow

canal, surco