Building Language

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2. COLONNADE

/kɒl.əˈ-neɪd/

⬗A colonnade is a long sequence of columns joined by their entablature, often freestanding, or part of a building

⬗The use of colonnades dates back to Ancient Greece and Roman architecture

where they were used for large public buildings to border open spaces, such as temples and marketplaces

⬗Made from materials such as marble, limestone and painted timber 6


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