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Base —

(Greek. βαση-base) the foot, the lower supporting part of the column, half-column, pilasters, pylon, anta, etc. It consists of a plinth, shafts, and scots. It has a complex silhouette, which (as…

Breese Soleil —

Horizontal sun and wind shields with a variable angle of inclination (cf. eaves, pediments).

Bungalow —

The Indian name of a one-story house, which came into use during the British rule in India. Such houses were traditionally small, of one story and detached, and had a wide veranda.


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