Architecture: English Vocabulary List

a building's roof that is rounded

"The glittering dome of the cathedral can be seen for miles."

"The massive dome of the ancient temple was covered in beautiful golden tiles."

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

"The open-plan layout of the office encourages communication."

"A responsive layout in web design automatically adapts the size and arrangement of elements to look good on any screen"

a long narrow way in a building that has doors on either side opening into different rooms

"The school corridor was very long."

"The hotel corridor was long and dimly lit with doors lining both sides."

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

"The arch is strong."

"The elegant arch gracefully spanned the river, a testament to ingenious engineering."

a sloping surface that connects two areas at different heights, commonly used for easy access

"The wheelchair uses a ramp."

"The wheelchair user entered the building through the ramp at the entrance."