Talking about Architecture: English Vocabulary List

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

"The ceiling is high."

"The ornate ceiling of the grand ballroom was adorned with intricate frescoes and gold leaf."

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

"The rain hit the roof."

"The strong winds threatened to tear the shingles off the old house's roof."

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

"He climbed the old staircase."

"The grand marble staircase in the hotel lobby led up to the luxurious guest rooms."

a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms

"The hallway is very long."

"She walked down the dark hallway and noticed that all the doors on both sides were closed tightly."

the process of modifying the visible features of an area of land, such as adding plants, changing the terrain, or constructing structures, to improve its aesthetic appeal or make it more functional

"The landscaping looks really beautiful."

"The company hired a professional team to handle the landscaping around the office building and create a welcoming garden."

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

"They built a tall wooden fence around the garden."

"The wooden fence around the garden needs to be repainted before the winter season arrives."