For this week’s Ask OMS topic, we’re providing the definition of portico. As a reminder, the purpose of Ask OMS is for you to post your questions related to architecture, and then we’ll provide the answers.

Portico:  A small porch composed of a roof supported by columns, often found in front of a doorway.

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Definition source:  The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Glossary of Architectural Terms

Ask OMS- What is a Portico?

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Odle McGuire Shook is an Indiana architecture firm with a focus on Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, and Architectural Design. We are experts in architecture and one of our professionals will be personally responsible for your project from start to finish. We’ve been dedicated to serving Indiana since 1916, and we have a history of forward thinking. Most of all, we believe that quality, innovative designs don’t have to cost more.