Colonnade Colonnade In classical architecture, a colonnade is a long sequence of columns joined by their entablature, often free-standing, or part of a building. Paired or multiple pairs of columns are normally employed in a colonnade which can be straight or curved. The space enclosed may be covered or open. In St. Peter's Square in Rome, Bernini's great colonnade encloses a vast open elliptical space. When in front of a building, screening the door (Latin "porta"), it is called a portico, when enclosing an open court, a peristyle. A portico may be more than one rank of columns deep, as at
Architectural Association of Ireland Architectural Association of Ireland The Architectural Association of Ireland is an organisation dedicated to architecture. It is not a professional accredited organisation but is open to all. In support of the profession, its activities and programs include a public lecture series, annual national architectural awards (since 1985), site visits, exhibitions, and publications. The Association produces a journal entitled "Building Material", as well as a book in the "New Irish Architecture" series based on its annual awards. The AAI was founded in 1896 "to promote and afford facilities for the study of architecture and the allied sciences and arts and to