The term ‘Baluster’ is a fundamental concept in the field of architectural stonemasonry. It refers to a small, often ornamental, column that is used in a series to support a railing or a coping. This term is derived from the Italian word...
Ashlar is a term used in architectural stonemasonry to describe finely dressed stone blocks, typically cuboid, that are arranged in regular patterns to create a smooth, uniform surface. The term originates from the Latin word ‘axilla’, meaning ‘a...
