Basement (Noun)
Meaning 1
The ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The palace's basement level featured a series of rustic stone arches that supported the grand staircase above.
- In Renaissance architecture, the basement often served as a transitional space between the street and the main living areas.
- The designer's use of pilasters and classical motifs on the basement level added a sense of grandeur to the building's facade.
- The ornate details on the basement's rusticated stone walls created a sense of solidity and permanence.
- The building's basement, with its vaulted ceilings and small windows, was originally intended for use as a service area.