Spandrel

Triangular space between arches or curves.

Overview

Spandrels, made of stone or concrete, fill spaces between arches, often decorated.

Core Characteristics

• Triangular and structural.
• Often decorative.
• Arch-related element.

Notable Examples

• Hagia Sophia (Turkey, 537, decorated spandrels).
• Ponte Vecchio (Italy, 1345, spandrel designs).

Architectural Connections

• Byzantine: Structural focus.
• Infrastructural: Bridges.
• Byzantine Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enhances arch aesthetics, led by Byzantine builders.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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