Distyle

In classical architecture, a distyle is a small temple-like structure with two columns to the sides of the entrance, forming a porch.[1] By extension, a distyle can also mean a distyle in antis, the original design of the Greek temple, where two columns are set between two antae.

Neoclassical chapel shaped as a Roman distyle temple with Doric columns

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References

  1. [https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/distyle "Distyle", Collins Dictionary (online)


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