Architecture
Across
- 3. - An architectural style known for its raw concrete structures and stark geometric forms.
- 5. - A rectangular column attached to a wall for decorative purposes.
- 6. - The central stone at the top of an arch that holds the structure together.
- 7. - The overhanging part of a roof that extends beyond the walls of a building.
- 9. - A framework of beams designed to support roofs, bridges, or other structures.
- 11. - The front face or exterior of a building, often designed to be visually appealing.
- 12. - A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or terrace.
- 18. - A large public building in ancient Rome or a Christian church with a central nave and aisles.
- 19. - A decorative molding that crowns a building or wall, often found where the roof meets the exterior walls.
- 20. - A self-supporting arched form used to provide space with a ceiling or roof.
- 21. - A massive terraced structure from ancient Mesopotamia, resembling a stepped pyramid.
- 24. - A covered walkway or portico, often used in ancient Greek architecture.
- 25. - A monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides, commonly associated with ancient Egypt.
- 26. - The craft of building structures with stone, brick, or concrete blocks.
- 28. - A rounded, vaulted roof structure often seen in cathedrals and state buildings.
- 29. - A tall, continuously habitable building of many floors, typically found in cities.
- 30. - A curved structure used to support weight over an open space, like a doorway or bridge.
Down
- 1. - The triangular upper part of a building front, often seen in classical architecture.
- 2. - An external support that counteracts the lateral forces exerted by a structure, particularly in cathedrals.
- 4. - The arrangement of windows in a building.
- 8. - A detailed plan or drawing used in the design and construction of buildings.
- 10. - The triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a sloping roof.
- 13. - A tall, four-sided pillar that tapers to a point, often used as a monument or in ancient Egyptian architecture.
- 14. - The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation.
- 15. - An architectural style characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
- 16. - A light, open building or structure used for shelter, entertainment, or exhibitions.
- 17. - A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached to a building entrance.
- 22. - A vertical support structure, often cylindrical, used in buildings and monuments.
- 23. - A projecting beam or structure supported only at one end.
- 27. - A large, open space within a building, often featuring a glass roof.