Vault Construction

Arched structural systems.

Overview

Vault Construction, using stone or concrete, creates arched ceilings globally, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Curved, load-distributing forms.
• Strong, spacious designs.
• Various aesthetics.

Notable Examples

• Roman Baths (Roman Empire, 1st century).
• Bhitragaon Temple (India, 5th century).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Civic, Religious: Various typologies.
• Roman Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enabled expansive interior spaces.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Structural Design (theory), Vault (element), Various Movements

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History