What are the Oriel Windows?
Oriel Windows are polygonal windows that reach from the structure without getting into contact with the ground. They usually appear in the upper stories of the structure, although they are sometimes found on the ground floor and are often considered a sales point in the house. The Oriel Windows most often appears in homes built either in the style of Queen Anna's architecture or the Gothic recovery, although they are becoming more common in modern design and are easy to see in Europe today. Oriels brings much more light to the structure by expanding the total area of outdoor exposure and can also significantly improve ventilation for the same reason. Oriels can also be advantageous for expanding the floor space of the structure without increasing the surface area, which may be why they are so common in cities.
Depending on the design, the Oriel windows can go to the floor like a bay window, or part of the wall can begin. Oriels are commonly installed through sinks in the kitchen, providePeople have a nice view while working in the kitchen and also create space for drying meals or growing kitchen herbs. Depending on the design, the supports can be smoothly integrated into the structure or can be used to add decorative ornaments to the building.
On stone buildings, the Windows Oriel is usually supported by Corbels, pieces of weight stone that can be carved to be ornamental and functional. Oriel Windows can also be supported using wood or metal holders that can be carved or discarded into specific shapes. Since Oriels often appear in houses with a rich style of decorating, the decoration associated with todoring can sometimes be quite decorative.
In addition to being common in Western architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, the Oriel windows are also common in the Middle East, because women can look from the shaded ORIEL windows without visible. INCommunities where the rules of isolation are observed in women can give Oriels a greater sense of freedom, allowing women to see what is happening in their community without worrying to see them passers -by. Oriel can be known as Mashrabiya from the Middle East architects.