obscure architectural terms

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Across
  1. 1. A small domelike structure that often crowns a bigger dome or roof.
  2. 7. A window that protrudes from the wall of a building but does not touch the ground.
  3. 8. A type of geometric vaulting most commonly found in Islamic architecture, also known as honeycomb vaults
  4. 9. An arch that is filled in with stone.
  5. 11. A wedge shaped stone forming the top of an arch.
  6. 16. An opening between the corbels of a castle battlement which projectiles can be thrown through.
  7. 17. Ornamental stonework that supports the glass in a window.
  8. 20. A type of traditional Japanese house, most commonly found in Kyoto.
  9. 23. A stone structure built against the wall of a building to support it.
  10. 24. A type of design using interlocking floral patterns. Also features prominently in Islamic architecture.
Down
  1. 2. A dome that resembles an onion.
  2. 3. An ornately carved stone projecting window, found in classical Indian architecture.
  3. 4. An evolution of the buttress that consists of a pier attached to the main building via an arch.
  4. 5. A self supporting arched form used to cover a ceiling.
  5. 6. A load bearing structure in the form of interlocking triangles.
  6. 10. A bracket of stone, wood or metal protruding from a wall to hold up a structure above.
  7. 12. The area within a church that houses the church choir.
  8. 13. The name of a style of European architecture that is well known for pointed arches, stained glass and flying buttresses.
  9. 14. Elaborate sculptures of grotesque creatures found on buildings, may double as waterspouts.
  10. 15. The complex system of interlocking wooden brackets often found in Chinese and Japanese architecture. Not to be confused with the capital of Japan.
  11. 18. A semicircular protrusion of a church, where the altar is often housed.
  12. 19. A type of arch resembling a horseshoe.
  13. 21. A form of tiles originating from Spain and Portugal.
  14. 22. An extension at the edge of a roof, terrace or balcony that acts as a barrier.