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Acanthus
- A plant whose leaf in stylized form is used to decorate the
capital of the Corinthian order, and also to enrich moldings.
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Adaptive
Reuse - The use of a historic building for a purpose other
than that for which it was constructed. Adaptive reuse sometimes
involves physical changes to the historic building, especially
on the interior.
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| Adze
(or Adz) - A cutting tool with an arching blade at right angles
to the handle, used in the shaping of logs.
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Arcade - A series of arches. |
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construction which spans an opening.
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Architrave
- Member of an entablature that rests on the capitals of columns
or piers and supports the frieze. Also, the trim of a door or
window opening. |
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Arpent
- a French term of measurement
equaling approximately 192 feet.
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| Arts
and Crafts - English movement in art and architecture during
the second half of the nineteenth century which emphasized the importance
of craftsmanship and high standards of design for everyday objects.
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Awning - A roof-like cover (made of
canvas or metal) extended over the space immediately adjacent
to a building and used as a shelter. The words "awning"
and "canopy" are used interchangeably. |
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Axial
- Having an axis, i.e., an imaginary line dividing a plan or a
facade into symmetrical parts. |
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