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Ask OMS: The definition of Volute

November 26, 2013 · · Ask OMS · 0 Comments

For this week’s Ask OMS topic, we have the definition of the word volute. 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.  Please send us your questions. Volute:  A carved spiral form in Renaissance and Baroque architecture; often used.

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Ask OMS: The Definition of Trefoil

November 19, 2013 · · Ask OMS · 0 Comments

For this week’s Ask OMS answer is the definition of trefoil. 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. Trefoil:  A three-lobed decorative form used in Gothic architecture. View our portfolio to see the projects OMS has completed. Odle.

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Add Colonnade and Colonnette to your Architecture Vocabulary

November 5, 2013 · · Ask OMS · 1 Comment

For this week’s Ask OMS answer, we’re defining the words Colonnade and Colonnette. Colonnade:  A row of regularly spaced columns supporting an entablature. Colonnette:  A diminutive column which is usually either short or slender. Definition source:  The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Glossary of Architectural Terms As a reminder, the purpose of Ask OMS.

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Baluster and Balustrade Defined

October 29, 2013 · · Ask OMS · 0 Comments

This week’s Ask OMS answer is the definition of these two words. 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.  Do you have a question?  Ask OMS by clicking here. Baluster: One of a series of short vertical posts,.

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Ask OMS: What makes an award winning landscape architecture project?

October 9, 2013 · · Ask OMS · 0 Comments

An award winning landscape architecture project starts with a solution that exceeds the Owner’s expectations, meets the budget and is completed on time. Once these basic tenants of design are achieved a truly memorable project will create an environment that one feels comfortable in as they enter and move through a site. The site elements,.

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