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  2. Ashlar - Wikipedia

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    Ashlar (/ ˈ æ ʃ l ər /) is a cut and dressed stone, worked using a chisel to achieve a specific form, typically rectangular in shape. The term can also refer to a structure built from such stones. [1] Ashlar is the finest stone masonry unit, and is generally rectangular . It was described by Vitruvius as opus isodomum or trapezoidal.

  3. Rustication (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    Two adjacent vermiculated blocks showing rather different interpretations of the pattern. The most common variation of rustication is the smooth-faced, where the external face of the block is smooth, as in ashlar, and differs from that only by the cutting in at the joints; this became increasingly popular, and is now the most commonly seen type.

  4. Rubble masonry - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] It may fill the core of a wall which is faced with unit masonry such as brick or ashlar. Some medieval cathedral walls have outer shells of ashlar with an inner backfill of mortarless rubble and dirt.

  5. Quoin - Wikipedia

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    In a traditional, often decorative use, large rectangular ashlar stone blocks or replicas are laid horizontally at the corners. This results in an alternate, quoining pattern. This results in an alternate, quoining pattern.

  6. Masonry - Wikipedia

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    Stonemasonry utilizing dressed stones is known as ashlar masonry, whereas masonry using irregularly shaped stones is known as rubble masonry. Both rubble and ashlar masonry can be laid in coursed rows of even height through the careful selection or cutting of stones, but a great deal of stone masonry is uncoursed.

  7. How these 9 Memphis historic buildings are coming back to life

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    Ashlar Hall | 1397 Central Ave. The historic Ashlar Hall dates back to 1896, and is getting new life as an event venue. Developer Juan Montoya purchased the property in 2016 for $59,000 and has ...

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  9. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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    A design or figure commonly used in architectural ornaments and design patterns, including art nouveau. Syrian arch In American architecture, esp. Richardsonian Romanesque, an archway that begins at the ground, rather than being set upon a supporting pedestal. [C.f. Richardsonian Romanesque: Syrian arch] Systyle