Architectural Terminology

A lintel is a horizontal support beam that spans an opening in a wall, such as a door or window.

A cornice is a decorative molding that runs along the top of a wall, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

A pediment is a triangular area above a door or window, typically decorated with sculptures or other ornamentation.

A column is a vertical support beam that supports a roof, typically made of stone, wood, or metal.

A baseboard is a decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a wall, typically made of wood or plaster.

An architrave is a decorative molding that surrounds a door or window, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

A lintel is a horizontal molding that runs along the top of a door or window, typically made of stone, wood, or metal.

An eave is a decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a roof, typically made of wood or metal.

A muntin is a vertical molding that divides a window into panes, typically made of wood or metal.

A transom is a horizontal molding that divides a window into panes, typically made of wood or metal.

A jamb is a vertical molding that frames a door or window, typically made of wood or metal.

An archivolt is a curved molding that supports an arch, typically made of stone or brick.

A spandrel is the triangular area between an arch and its supporting columns, typically decorated with sculptures or other ornamentation.

A capital is a decorative molding that runs along the top of a column, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.

A base is a decorative molding that runs along the bottom of a column, typically consisting of a series of moldings of different sizes and shapes.