Verandah
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A verandah or veranda is a roofed opened gallery or porch.[1] It is also described as an open pillared gallery, generally roofed, built around a central structure.[2] It is usually partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.[3]
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[edit] History of term
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word verandah originated in India where it is found in several native languages. However, it may have been an adaptation of the Portuguese or older Spanish varanda (baranda in modern Spanish) referring to a railing, balustrade or balcony. The distinctive style of Indian architecture evolved from a hybrid of east and west. The veranda is one of the many new hybrid architectural elements. [4]
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[edit] References
- ^ Poppeliers, John C. (1983). What Style is it?. New York: John Wiley & Sons, p 106. ISBN 0471144347.
- ^ Glossary of Anglo-Indian words - verandah. University of Chicago. Retrieved on 2007-01-11.
- ^ Ching, Francis D.K. (1995). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture. New York: John Wiley and Sons, p. 25. ISBN 0-471-82451-3.
- ^ Verandah - Discussion forum. archnet.org. Retrieved on 2007-01-11.
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