Architecture Term
Porte-Cochère
A roofed structure extending over a drive, allowing passage from a vehicle under cover. A recurring motif in French- and manor-inspired estate design.
Architectural terms describe the massing, materials, and detail that define estate homes in the European vocabularies used throughout Skyecroft.
For the wider treatment of this subject, read Architectural Styles. Definitions here are general editorial explanations of common usage — they are not legal definitions and do not interpret any specific recorded document. See Disclosures.
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