Pillar

Vertical structural support.

Overview

Pillar, using stone or concrete, supports structures, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Load-bearing, decorative.
• Varied shapes, materials.
• Various aesthetics.

Notable Examples

• Parthenon (Greece, 447 BCE).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Civic, Religious: Various typologies.
• Various Movements.

Influence and Legacy

Essential structural, aesthetic element.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Structural Design (theory), Column (element), Various Movements

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History