Exedra

/ɛɡzˈɛdɹə/

Exedra

a semicircular or rectangular recess in a building, often with seating, used for social gatherings or as a decorative architectural feature

Examples

1. This is a view of that exedra, that Alexander exedra that I mentioned to you before, that opens off the first peristyle, with two columns on bases here.

2. This is a view of that exedra, that Alexander exedra that I mentioned to you before, that opens off the first peristyle, with two columns on bases here.

3. But look how nicely, at least in the museum, they have recreated the ambience by putting the columns and the pilasters-- they tried to recreate the sense of the exedra, just as it is in the house.