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Barge board
Construction; Architecture
The exterior board spanning the distance from the roof ridge to the cornice return.
Rib band
Construction; Architecture
A board set into the inside face of the stud to support a second floor joist.
Baroque
Construction; Architecture
An architecture of flamboyance and swaggering excess that characterised the 17th century. Taking as a starting point the elements of classicism, Baroque architects gave their buildings an ...
Amphiprostyle
Construction; Architecture
Term applied to a temple with porticos at each end, but without columns along the sides.
Modillion
Construction; Architecture
A bracket supporting the upper part of a composite or Corinthian cornice.
Amphitheatre
Construction; Architecture
The circular structure characterised by rising tiers of stone seats contained within an arched stone outer wall that was used by Romans for circus performances and gladiatorial contest.
