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Pylon
Construction; Architecture
In ancient Egyptian architecture, the rectangular, truncated, pyramidal towers flanking the gateway of the temple.
Pyramid
Construction; Architecture
In ancient Egyptian architecture, a sepulchral monument in the form of a huge stone structure with a square base and sloping sides meeting at an apex.
Roundel
Construction; Architecture
A circular ornament, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or glazed terra-cotta.
Rustication
Construction; Architecture
Masonry cut in massive blocks, sometimes in a crude state to give a rich and bold texture to an exterior wall.
Skyscraper
Construction; Architecture
A multi-storied building constructed on steel skeleton, combining extraordinary height with ordinary rooms such as would be found in low buildings, the term originated in the United States in the ...
Tracery
Construction; Architecture
The ornamental work in the upper part of a window, screen. or panel, or used decoratively in blank arches and vaults.
