Architecture Terms – C

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Cantilever in the ground floor of a building surrounded by cement walls and ceiling
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Cantilever

A part of a building structure supported on one end.

Chicago style windows in a tall building
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Chicago Window

A wide window with two additional narrow sash windows.

Clustered Columns
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Clustered Column

Columns that are grouped together and physically connected to act as one structure.

Tall white columns along the sides of hallway.
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Column

A piece of structure that lies vertically, often to support a beam.

Corner of the facade of a building with moldings.
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Cornice

The decorative molding at the top of a building that projects out.