Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Architecture

a covered entrance or porch with columns, typically leading to the main entrance of a building and serving as a decorative architectural feature

portique

a row of connected posts placed at the edge of a height such as stairway, balcony, etc. in order to protect people from falling

balustrade

a shelf that is made of wood or stone and is above a fireplace

manteau de cheminée

a style or approach that combines various architectural influences, elements, or styles from different time periods or cultures to create a unique and diverse design

éclectisme

a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center

atrium

an architectural structure, often made of stone or concrete, that forms a curved or arched ceiling or roof, providing strength, support, and architectural beauty to a space

voûte

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

façade

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

pignon

a floor situated between two other floors of a building, which is smaller compared to the two

mezzanine

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

parapet

an outdoor structure with a framework of vertical posts and cross-beams, often covered with climbing plants for shade

pergola

a small entrance hall or lobby located just inside the main entrance of a building, serving as a transitional space between the exterior and the interior

vestibule

a roofed area with an open front at the ground level, which is attached to the side of a house

véranda

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

alcôve

a small, cozy corner created where two walls meet

niche

the semi-circular or triangular space enclosed by the lintel and arch above a doorway, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or intricate designs

tympan

a spiral or scroll-like architectural ornament, typically found at the top of a column capital, staircase railing, or decorative molding

volute

the triangular or curved space between an arch and the surrounding vertical supports, typically filled with decorative elements or panels

spandrel

a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover

quatrefoil

the triangular upper portion of the entrance of a building, often seen in buildings with Classical architecture

fronton

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

niche

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

coin

a stone located at the top center of an arch, keeping all the other stones together

clef de voûte

the horizontal, decorative element that rests on top of columns or pillars in architecture

entablement

stone figures that resemble a hideous creature and that are attached to the top of some old buildings, particularly old churches, for carrying rain water off the roof

gargouille

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

abaque

an architectural feature that consists of a series of arched ribs or arches that intersect to form a structural framework supporting a vaulted ceiling

voûte à nervures

a room or gallery that is open in one or more sides, particularly one that is attached to a house and faces a garden on one side

loggia

a large hall with a roof supported by many columns

hypostyle

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

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