Lista Słówek Poziomu 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

portyk, kolumnada

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

balustrada, poręcz

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

półka nad kominkiem, kominkowy parapet

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

eklektyzm

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

atrium, dziedziniec

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

sklepienie

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

fascyna, elewacja

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

szczyt, szczytowa ściana

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

mezzanina

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, balustrada

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

wstęp, hol wejściowy

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

weranda, taras

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

wnęka, alcova

a small, cozy corner created where two walls meet

zakątek, przytulny kącik

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

wolu

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

spandrel, kąt

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

czterolistna koniczyna, czteroliść

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

nicha, wnęka

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

róg, kąt

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

kamień zwornikowy, keystone

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

entablatura

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

gargulec, kamienny gargulec

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

abakus

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

żebrowe sklepienie, sklepienie z żeber

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, galeria

a large hall with a roof supported by many columns

hipostyl

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

przypora, wsparcie