ArchitectureWeek - Puzzler Answer #487

Answers . 25 August 2010


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Architecture Puzzler #487

Question

What is the fundamental difference between a Cretin column and a Doric column?

Answer

A Cretin column is wider at the top, while a Doric column is wider at the bottom.

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Dave Guadagni, AIA, is an architect with Robertson/Sherwood/Architects

Corinthian columns at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
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