Groin Vault

Intersecting barrel vaults forming edges.

Overview

Groin vaults, built with stone or concrete, create strong ceilings, common in Roman and Gothic architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Intersecting arches.
• Structural strength.
• Roman and Gothic use.

Notable Examples

• Roman Baths (UK, 1st century, groin vaults).
• Santa Maria Maggiore (Italy, 432, groin vaulting).

Architectural Connections

• Roman: Structural focus.
• Religious: Basilicas.
• Roman Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Roman engineers, it enables expansive interiors.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Vaulting (technique), Structuralism (theory), Vault (element), Romanesque Architecture (movement)