Architettura e Costruzione - Muri

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

attico, parapetto attico

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

mensola, supporto

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

parapetto, relinga

a defensive wall or embankment built around a fortification or city for protection against enemy attacks

muro di cinta, rampart

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

breast, parte superiore

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

merlone, crinale

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

mensola, corbello

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

facciata a tendina, parete esterna a tenda

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

parete divisoria, muro schermante

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

nicchia, recesso

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

giunto verticale, perpendicolo

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

angolo, bordo

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

reveal, margine

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

allargamento, spigolo

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

apertura obliqua, finestra diagonale

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

tavolo d'acqua, cornice d'acqua

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, striscia

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

muro portante, parete portante

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

muro esterno, parete esterna

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

parete interna, tramezzo

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

muro di contenimento, parete di sostegno

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

parete a secco, parete in legno

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

muro di cemento, parete di cemento

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

muro di mattoni, parete in mattoni

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

muro di pietra, muratura in pietra

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

muro in legno, parete in legno

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

parete di vetro, muragli di vetro

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

parete verde, giardino verticale

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

parete temporanea, partizione temporanea

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

muro di confine, parete di delimitazione

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

parete resistente al fuoco, parete ignifuga

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

cleristorio, finestra alta

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

copertura, cornice

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

pietra di copertura, pietra di coronamento

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

cappello, copertura

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

rivestimento, pannello 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

pannellatura, rivestimento in pannelli

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

partizione, separé

a shared boundary wall between two adjacent properties or structures

muro comune, parete congiunta

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

nicchia, recesso

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

divisore, separatore

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

schermo shoji, paravento shoji

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

murata, parete laterale

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

reglet, fessura

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

evo, scossaline

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

griglia, grata

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

frontone, capitello

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

finestra a capanna, muro di testa

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

muro a capanna, parete con frontone

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

scala corbel, corbel step

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

canale, solco