Peristyle

Columned courtyard surround.

Overview

Peristyle, using stone or wood, is a colonnade surrounding a courtyard or building, common in classical architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Rows of columns.
• Open courtyard integration.
• Classical aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Parthenon (Greece, 432 BCE).
• Pompeii Houses (Italy, 1st century).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: Ancient era.
• Religious, Residential: Temples, villas.
• Classical Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defines classical spatial elegance.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symmetry (theory), Column (element), Classical (movement)