Architectural Glossary
Explore architectural terms, styles, and features found across New Haven's historic buildings.
Architrave
Stylistic element of ancient Greek and neoclassical buildings. Refers to the bottom part of an entablature, the part resting on top of verti...
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Brutalism
Derived from the French term for exposed concrete, Beton Brut, championed by Swiss/French architect Le Corbusier. Influenced by the need for...
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Cantilever
A structural element projecting horizontally from a building, supported on one end, often used for balconies or overhangs
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Facade
The exterior face of a building.