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SPANDREL [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Residential Architecture
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

A panel of wall between adjacent engaged columns or pilasters and between a window sill and the window head below it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture d'habitation
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Panneau de mur entre deux colonnes fixées ou pilastres adjacents et entre un seuil de fenêtre et le linteau d'une fenêtre située en dessous.

DEF

Mur extérieur non porteur dans une construction ajourée, entre deux poteaux ou piliers, qui est entièrement appuyé à chaque étage; [...]

OBS

[...] les murs-tympans peuvent être séparés par des ouvertures.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

Any of the spaces between a series of arches and a straight cornice running above them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Espace triangulaire entre la corniche et les deux rampants d'un fronton.

Spanish

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