So today we take the liberty of swerving away from our mainstream synonym postings, and bring you a varied assortment of some possibly useful architectural terms. Each of these terms have an example that can be identified on our campus. See if you can point these out.
Cupola (noun)- A small dome atop a building, sometimes used for light or aeration.
He ran up the stairs to the balcony, swung off the wing of the gargoyle and landed on the stone cupola, refusing to come down.
Rotunda (noun) a small round building, sometimes attached to another building
The twisted politicians secretly met in the rotunda in the rose garden to plot the downfall of their libertarian opponents
Clerestory (noun) a raised section of roof in which short windows are placed.
She stood on her toes to reach the clerestory, desperate to catch a glimpse of the mysterious robber who had locked her in the attic.
Gable (noun) the pointed part of a wall that supports the peak of a sloped roof.
There was a small vine climbing up the gable of the country house.
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