Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Columns

a flat, stone block that sits on top of a column, used to support the parts above it such as a roof

the curved or sloping transition between the shaft of a column and its base or capital, providing a graceful connection between the two elements

a sculpted male figure or column in the form of a standing human figure, often used as a decorative support or columnar element in architecture

base

a sculpted female figure used as a supporting column or pillar in architecture, often taking the place of a traditional column and bearing the weight of the structure on its head and shoulders

éntasis

escabel

cuello

the long, vertical, and usually cylindrical part of a column between the base and the capital. It is the main body of the column that supports the entablature or architrave above

toro

a type of classical architectural column characterized by a plain, fluted shaft, a capital with a simple circular molding, and no base

a type of classical architectural column characterized by a slender, fluted shaft, a capital with volutes (scroll-like ornaments), and a base

a type of classical architectural column characterized by a slender, fluted shaft, a capital adorned with acanthus leaves, and a base

pedestal

capital

a decorative column or pilaster that typically features a human or animal head or bust at the top, often used to support an entablature or other architectural elements

a vertical, rectangular or flattened column-like element that is typically attached to a wall and often features a capital, base, and entablature

pilar

the sharp edge or ridge formed by the meeting of two surfaces, particularly in architectural elements such as columns, moldings, or corners of buildings, often created by chamfering or beveling the edges

erizo de mar

a structural element in architecture that refers to a square or rectangular column or pilaster-like projection at the end of a wall, typically found at the corners of a building or as a division between spaces

plinto

columnata

a shallow vertical groove or channel that is typically found on the surface of a column or pilaster

a column with eight sides or faces, forming an octagon shape, commonly used in architectural design to provide structural support and aesthetic variation

a column with four sides or faces, forming a square shape, often used in architecture to provide support and visual symmetry in structures such as buildings, temples, or porticos

a plain and unadorned column without any decorative features or textures

a column that is partially embedded or attached to a wall, often used in architecture as a decorative element or for structural support, appearing as a half-column projecting from a surface

a twisted or spiral column characterized by a helical or corkscrew-like design, commonly associated with Baroque and Renaissance architecture

a column designed in the Tuscan order, featuring a plain and unadorned shaft with a simple capital and base, known for its simplicity and classical proportions

a vertical supporting element that divides a large opening, such as a doorway or window, into two smaller sections

tapa

muelle

arco sesgado