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  2. Imbrex and tegula - Wikipedia

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    In formal architecture the canalis had a plain or ornamented frontal piece set atop the entablature, immediately above the cornice. The semicircular opening at the front of the lowermost imbrex was often capped with an ornamental fronton , and the spouts which drained the gutters were frequently decorated with lions ' heads ( capita leonina ...

  3. Stepped gable - Wikipedia

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    The far edge of the trough is raised over a triangular fillet. Slates are then laid resting on that trough edge and overlapping into the trough, which is open and runs directly down to gutters (roans). Rather than forming a raggle, lead flashings may be placed into the joints between bricks as they are laid.

  4. Barrel vault - Wikipedia

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    Barrel vaults are known from the Ancient Iran , Indian Indus Valley Civilization and Ancient Egypt, and were used extensively in Roman architecture. They were also used to replace the Cloaca Maxima with a system of underground sewers. Other early barrel vault designs occur in northern Europe, Turkey, Morocco, and other regions.

  5. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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    A chamber or stage in a tower where bells are hung. The term is also used to describe the manner in which bricks are laid in a wall so that they interlock. Bench table A stone seat which runs round the walls of large churches, and sometimes round the piers; it very generally is placed in the porches. Bond Brickwork with overlapping bricks.

  6. Course (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    The result is a row of bricks that looks similar to soldiers marching in formation, from a profile view. Sailor: Units are laid vertically on their shortest ends with their widest edge facing the wall surface. [1] The result is a row of bricks that looks similar to sailors manning the rail.

  7. Victorian architecture - Wikipedia

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    Victorian architecture is a series of architectural revival styles in the mid-to-late 19th century. Victorian refers to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), called the Victorian era , during which period the styles known as Victorian were used in construction.

  8. Crinkle crankle wall - Wikipedia

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    Crinkle crankle wall in Bramfield, Suffolk. A crinkle crankle wall, also known as a crinkum crankum, sinusoidal, serpentine, ribbon or wavy wall, is an unusual type of structural or garden wall built in a serpentine shape with alternating curves, originally used in Ancient Egypt, but also typically found in Suffolk in England.

  9. Block by Block (program) - Wikipedia

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    The scheme uses Minecraft to allow children to rebuild and reimagine their hometowns. [2] The program began in Sweden, where Minecraft was first created, but has since expanded to many other countries. [3] Mojang acts as the primary financial sponsor for the program. [4] The project is part of the UN Habitat's Sustainable Urban Development ...