PRESENTATION
Architectural features of the Temple Court Building Atrium
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The presentation details the unique architectural elements of the Temple Court Building Atrium.
- Features 8 tiers of galleries surrounded by arched door and window openings
- Includes encaustic floor tiling, decorative brackets, and a cast iron skylight
- Historic galleries from 3rd to 9th floors showcase ornamental cast iron balustrades, heavy newel posts, and decorative brackets
- The skylight features decorative cutwork and delicate filigree in the upper and lower monitors
Timothy Frye
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Located at the center of the original portion of the temple chord building, the Atrium includes 8 tiers of galleries surrounded by arch door and window openings, and caustic floor tiling, decorative brackets, and a cast iron skylight.
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The galleries from the 3rd through the 9th floors are historic and feature ornamental cast iron balustrades, heavy newel posts, and decorative brackets.
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Capping the atrium, a historic skylight features decorative cutwork and delicate filigree in the upper and lower monitors.
