Architectural Column Designs

Architectural Column Designs

Architectural columns are designed for a wide range of projects. Designers can integrate columns into the overall design, for example, with entry hallways, building facade cladding, wall inscriptions, mirrors, ceilings, or architectural decorations surrounding windows and gates.

Ionic Columns

Ionic columns are typically characterized by volutes at each corner of the capital. These scrolls are large relative to the column itself and are architecturally known as volutes (or scrolls).

Tuscan Columns

Tuscan columns are frequently used in the United States because they are among the simplest. They lack carvings and inscriptions. They feature a square capital with a circle underneath the square. The circle is used as a round crown molding. There may be a ring below the circle, all of which can serve as the capital.

Corinthian Columns

These columns feature a capital that appears as a series of leaves in a circular repeating pattern. The column and capital are three-dimensional, and the capital is often larger than the Tuscan one. They are elegant, but typically used in formal settings.

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GFRC Columns

GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete columns), also known as lightweight concrete, are ideal for high-altitude columns due to their light weight. These columns are hollow on the inside. They can also be used outside of other supporting elements.

Rope-Shaped Columns

Rope-shaped columns feature an ornate spiral rope design. Custom molds are used in their design and manufacturing, and great precision is considered in designing these columns.

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