Arcade

Series of arches supported by columns.

Overview

Arcades, built with stone or brick, create covered walkways or structural supports.

Core Characteristics

• Arched and repetitive.
• Functional and decorative.
• Classical and Gothic use.

Notable Examples

• Palazzo Ducale (Italy, 1340, Gothic arcade).
• Lisbon Aqueduct (Portugal, 1748, stone arcade).

Architectural Connections

• Gothic: Structural focus.
• Civic: Public spaces.
• Roman Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Roman engineers, it shapes public architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Structuralism (theory), Arch (element), Gothic Architecture (movement)