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Squinch
A piece of construction used for filling in the upper angles of a square
room so as to form a proper base to receive an octagonal or spheri-
cal dome.
Squint
An opening, often arched, through an internal wall of a church provid-
ing an oblique view of the altar.
Sunburst
A design or figure commonly used in architectural ornaments and de-
sign patterns, including art nouveau.
Systyle
in the classical orders, this describes columns rather thickly set, with
an intercolumniation to which two diameters are assigned.
T
Timber framing
Is the method of creating structures using heavy timbers jointed by
pegged Mortise and tenon joints.
Transom
Window or element above a door but within its vertical frame.
Truss
A structure made up of one or more triangular units made from
straight members of wood or metal which is used to support a structure, as
in a roof or bridge.
Turret
A small tower that projects vertically from the wall of a building such
as a medieval castle.
Tympanum
(Greek τύμπανον, from τύπτειν, to strike) the triangular space en-
closed between the horizontal cornice of the entablature and the sloping
cornice of the pediment. Though sometimes left plain, it is often decorated.
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