A modern example at a hospital.
Portico roof definition.
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In particular metal hip roofs are becoming very popular because they complement your existing roof while offering a longevity and contemporary appeal.
Roof definition is the cover of a building.
English language learners definition of portico.
A typical 19th century porte cochère at waddesdon manor.
Noun porticoes porticos a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals typically attached as a porch to a building.
Roofed shelter for vehicles or carriages at the entrance of a building.
Today one is greeted by the triangulated portico supported on one column and aligned with the railway verandah columns.
A hip roof portico offers a significant amount of protection and shelter from the rain.
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This idea was widely used in ancient greece and has influenced many cultures including most western cultures.
Noun plural por ti coes por ti cos.
Portico colonnaded porch or entrance to a structure or a covered walkway supported by regularly spaced columns.
We re smitten with the way this home uses the same sage green color to enhance the portico and front door.
See per in indo european roots.
A row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building.
Porticos are sometimes topped with pediments.
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A porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns often leading to the entrance of a building.
Italian from latin porticus from porta gate.
Porticoes formed the entrances to ancient greek temples.
Create an inviting entry for your cottage or ranch home by using a classic peaked roof supported by wood corbels.
A structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers usually attached to a building as a porch.
The portico is a principal feature of greek temple architecture and thus a prominent element in roman and all subsequent.