amphistylar

• Terme architectural décrivant un bâtiment, notamment un temple classique, qui possède une rangée de colonnes à la fois à l'avant et à l'arrière.

An architectural term describing a building, especially a classical temple, that has a row of columns at both the front and the back.

1. Architectural termC2formal

   Describes a building or structure that has columns at both ends or on both sides.

   Amphistyle

   • The ancient temple was amphistylar, with columns at both the front and rear.
   • The architect designed an amphistylar portico for the museum.
   • Amphistylar structures are rare in modern architecture.

2. Columniation styleC2formal

   A specific type of column arrangement where free-standing columns are present in porticoes at both ends or both sides of a building.

   Amphistyle

   • The amphistylar design of the Greek temple was admired by many.
   • This amphistylar colonnade creates a sense of symmetry.
   • Scholars studied the amphistylar features of the ancient ruins.