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2. Cobblestone architecture - Wikipedia

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   The Town Hall in Westport, Connecticut, built in 1908, is unusual for including a cobblestone exterior surface within a Classical Revival style design. [8] Paris Plains Church, Paris, Ontario, 1845, cobblestone architecture. Paris, Ontario is referred to as "the cobblestone capital of Canada" due to a significant number of cobblestone buildings ...

3. Stone veneer - Wikipedia

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   Most exterior veneer systems hang stone from a support wall by pins and anchors allowing air space between, essentially using stone as a rain screen. Anchorage systems are superior for exterior use because they permit any water that permeates the veneer to escape, while air space allows the materials of the supporting substrate wall to expand ...

4. Architectural rendering - Wikipedia

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   Architectural renderings are often categorized into 3 sub-types: Exterior Renderings, Interior Renderings, and Aerial Renderings. Exterior renderings are defined as images where the vantage point or viewing angle is located outside of the building, while interior renderings are defined as images where the vantage point or

5. Pavers (flooring) - Wikipedia

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   Stone pavers are made of many materials including limestone, bluestone, basalt (such as that from The Palisades used in New York City), sandstone and granite. [ 19 ] Travertine is a durable, low-porous stone that stays cool in direct sunlight, making it a popular choice for pool-sides, patios, walkways and outdoor entertainment areas.

6. Rustication (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   The appearance of rustication, creating a rough, unfinished stone-like surface, can be worked on a wooden exterior. This process became popular in 18th century New England to translate the features of Palladian architecture to the house-carpenter's idiom: in Virginia Monticello and Mount Vernon both made use of this technique. Mount Vernon in ...

7. Stonemasonry - Wikipedia

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   MP stone is defined by four design attributes. Load-bearing stone. This distinguishes it from cosmetic precut stone, which is used for cladding decoration. [22] Historically, load-bearing stone is the most durable construction method. [4] Massive block sizes. The heuristic definition of 'massive stone' is a block that is too heavy to be lifted ...