Architecture contemporaine

Architecture contemporaine

Of or pertaining to the building style of the present day. Not to be confused with modern architecture which refers to the building style of the early to mid-20th century.

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Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Semicircular recess covered with a hemispherical vault or semi-dome.

arcosolium

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

An arched recess used as a burial place in a catacomb

vaulted skylight

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A curved skylight, made of glass panels.

arch

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

A structure, especially one of masonry, forming the curved,pointed, or flat upper edge of an open space and supporting the weight above it, as in a bridge or doorway.