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Whimsical Wonders in Architecture
A crossword exploring rare and extraordinary architectural features that defy convention and intrigue enthusiasts.
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  • 1. An open garden structure used for relaxation and unusual design flair
  • 2. Barriers designed to prevent water ingress in unusual architectural designs
  • 3. Supportive structure built against walls to reinforce them
  • 5. Ancient Roman architectural form adopted for churches
  • 6. Tiered tower architecture commonly seen in East Asia
  • 8. A projecting beam supported at only one end
  • 10. Crisscrossed framework used in windows or walls
  • 11. Architectural decoration resembling a garland or chain
  • 12. A roof with two slopes on each side, the lower steeper than the upper
  • 13. Windowed structures projecting from a sloping roof
  • 15. Ornamental stone openwork, typically in Gothic windows
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  • 4. Fixed or anchored, often describing floating architectural elements
  • 7. Narrow vertical shafts for smoke ventilation often found in old buildings
  • 9. Having eight sides, often used in unique tower designs
  • 14. A roofed platform along the outside of a house
  • 16. A low protective wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

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