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