Ever notice the 🌀 swirl on Ionic columns? That’s a volute, a scroll often found on the top of classical columns. https://bit.ly/3J7nrap
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Cornice A decorative band across the top of a building that projects beyond the wall.

In architecture, cornices serve both decorative & practical purposes; they add visual interest & can help direct water away from the building's facade, preventing erosion & damage.
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📸: Marquette Building Architect: Holabird & Roche
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