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Acroterion pl acroteria an ornament placed at the apex or corners of a roof or pediment, generally on a pedestal. Archdaily has gathered a broad list of architectural books from different. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends. Originally a petalshaped ornament with incised pattern, such as the honeysuckle, was placed on the ridge and at the eaves at either side of the pediment. In the twentieth century, two designers stood out as radicals. In conjunction with the twentieth century society, 50 of todays finest architects choose the buildings that have had the greatest impact on their own work. Shop and the worlds finest furniture dealers on incollect today.
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