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Translation glossary: ARCHITECTURE

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AediculeThe frame of an opening with two columns, piers, or pilasters supporting a gable, lintel, or entablature and pediment. 
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ArchivoltThe continuous molding following the contour (or Intrados) of an arch. 
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Arcuated: Arched construction, as opposed to trabeated, or post and lintel, construction. 
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AshlarCut masonry in which the stones, while they may be rough faced, have even sides and square edges. Random ashlar exhibits discontinuous vertica 
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AstylarA facade without the articulation of columns, piers, or pilasters. 
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Bay:The basic spatial unit of plan, elevation, or structural system marked by fenestration, supports, vaulting, etc. 
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Belt courseA horizontal molding or run of decoration stretching across a facade. 
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BelvedereA small lookout tower above a roof. 
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Box girderIn iron or steel frame construction, a hollow horizontal member composed of two vertical and two horizontal plates forming in cross sectio 
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Cantilever.A horizontal structural member visually supported only at one end. 
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CasementA side-hinged window that swings open like a door. 
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