aedicule

The word comes from the Latin for a small building. It describes an architectural frame, often consisting of two columns supporting a pediment. It can be used to enclose an important feature such as a window or an inscription, giving it greater dignity.

'Mackintosh Architecture' led by The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council; with additional support from The Monument Trust, The Pilgrim Trust, and the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art; and collaborative input from Historic Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.