Quoin

The dressed stone or masonry units that emphasize a building's outside corners, common in Georgian and French Country vocabularies.

Architectural terms describe the massing, materials, and detail that define estate homes in the European vocabularies used throughout Skyecroft.

Quoin in Skyecroft practice

Quoins read as genuine when they are actual stone or full-depth masonry that wraps the corner, and as applied decoration when they are thin veneer or foam shapes that stop at the corner. On French Country and Georgian-influenced Skyecroft elevations, the difference is visible from the street and signals the overall quality of the masonry work.

What to verify

• Whether quoins are stone, cast stone, brick, or applied trim.
• Joint condition and sealant at the corners.
• Matching material if repairing or extending a wall.

Where this term matters in the guide

• Architectural Styles Compared
• Architecture Guide
• Interiors & Finishes

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.