Pediments are probably the most recognizable architectural form alongside the column. Throughout history, they have crowned all types of buildings, from ancient Greek and Roman temples to banks and ...

A pediment is the highly visible and memorable “triangle” found above porticos — two-story porches — doorways, windows and dormers. Developed by ancient Greeks as the decorative end to a gable roof, ...

In classical architecture, a pediment is a low-pitched triangular gable on the front of a building. The motif has survived through the ages, though in forms that have sometimes deviated wildly from ...

The main entrance to the British Museum in London is a grand display of Greek Revival architecture. Atop a row of 45-foot-tall columns, there’s a triangular pediment featuring a Portland stone ...

Described as one of the world’s greatest neoclassical buildings, St George’s Hall stands out for its grandeur and beauty even in a world heritage city. But a controversial history lies in the empty, ...

The Kenwood home that architect Solon Beman built for himself and his family in 1892 sold this week after more than 4½ years on the market. Beginning in 1879, Beman designed a factory and the nation's ...

LOS POZOS, Panama — A handful of carpenters were putting the finishing details on a towering cedar chair, detailed with carvings and crowned by a triangular pediment. Still missing were its white ...

Six stories of modern glassy apartments will replace this low-slung brick building that garaged and serviced cars at 600 Bushwick Avenue for 100 years. The existing building, a Building of the Day in ...

We don’t usually feature houses with no interior photos, but Sunset Park listings are rare and the broker has included a floor plan and lots of info. The bow front limestone exterior at 650 49th ...

A worker varnishes a pew that will be used by pilgrims during Mass on World Youths Day, to be celebrated by Pope Francis, at Hernan Guardia’s carpentry workshop where the Pope’s chair is also being ...