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19-635: The original building with verandas was built in French Colonial style from 1917 to 1920 by Victor Henri Sisson . The palace was the residence of the Governor of Ubangi-Shari until 1960, when the country gained independence from France and the palace became the seat of the President of the Republic. The palace was reconstructed during the rule of Jean-Bédel Bokassa (1966–1979). During

38-471: A transition space leading to an enclosed environment. Sometimes the sides are covered by wooden jali walls. It offers a temporary resting space to house members during the afternoon and evening. In regions with heavy snowfall, especially Aomori and Niigata prefectures, structures called Gangi-Zukuri ( ja:雁木造 ) have been developed since the Edo period . For example, the total length of Gangi in old Takada city

57-524: Is Khedu, who was an expert in Gwaliyai jhilmili ( jali screens crafted in the Gwalior style). The Mughal period tomb of Muhammad Ghaus , built in 1565 AD at Gwalior, is remarkable for its stone jalis . Many of Gwalior's 19th-century houses used stone jalis . Jalis are used extensively in Gwalior's Usha Kiran Palace Hotel, formerly Scindia's guest house. Some of the jalis are in major museums in

76-597: Is a common feature of domestic buildings. Porches were a natural idea in India, a mostly warm, tropical country. In Gujarat the porch area is called the otala and in the Hindi belt it is known as alinda . These structures are not only used to cool off, but also as a centre of social life where neighbours can talk and kids play, or as a religious centre where rituals and worship of certain Gods can take place. In Southern India,

95-600: Is over 16 Kilometers. In Poland, the word "weranda" is commonly used for the unheated roofed annex to a house, without walls or with glass walls. In Sri Lanka, verandahs original derivation was from traditional vernacular architecture and are known as "Pila" in Sinhalese. Both front and rear veranda examples are also known and common feature in local vernacular architecture. Traditionally, domestic vernacular architecture layouts were also influenced by Sri Lankan Buddhist Manjusri Vasthu Vidya Sastra text, which in turn

114-663: Is the term for a perforated stone or latticed screen , usually with an ornamental pattern constructed through the use of calligraphy , geometry or natural patterns. This form of architectural decoration is common in Indo-Islamic architecture and more generally in Indian architecture . It is closely related to mashrabiya in Islamic architecture. According to Yatin Pandya, the jali allows light and air in while minimizing

133-607: The 1850s. The Victorian Filigree architecture style is used by residential (particularly terraced houses in Australia and New Zealand) and commercial buildings (particularly hotels ) across Australia and features decorative screens of wrought iron, cast iron "lace" or wood fretwork. The Queenslander is a style of residential construction in Queensland , Australia, which is adapted to subtropical climates and characterized in part by its large verandas, which sometimes encircle

152-492: The Western United States in the early 1900s) commonly incorporates verandas, both on the exterior of buildings and, in cases of buildings with courtyards, along the interior walls of courtyards. In some cases, homes were constructed with every room opening into a courtyard veranda, rather than interior corridors or direct connections to other rooms. Jali A jali or jaali ( jālī , meaning "net")

171-590: The advent of Islamic architecture in Gujarat , the use of jalis expanded and became a prominent feature in mosques and tombs, following the same symbolic importance of light in Islam . The adoption of jalis in Islamic buildings shows a fusion of architectural styles and motifs from Hindu, Jain, and Islamic traditions, largely influenced by the guilds of masons working for patrons across different cultural backgrounds. Early jali work with multiple geometric shapes

190-456: The entire house. The bandeirista style house from Brazil typically has a veranda positioned to face the sunrise. In Hong Kong, verandas often appear on the upper floor of the first to third generations of Tong Lau (shophouses) due to a lack of space since the 19th century. Early known examples of verandah in domestic architecture come from Vastu shastra texts which lay out plans and describe methods to build houses, where alinda (veranda)

209-602: The final three years of Bokassa’s rule, the leader served as the Emperor of Central Africa and the Renaissance Palace served as the imperial palace. Veranda A veranda (also spelled verandah in Australian and New Zealand English ) is a roofed , open-air hallway or porch , attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across

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228-554: The front and sides of the structure. Although the form verandah is correct and very common, some authorities prefer the version without an "h" (the Concise Oxford English Dictionary gives the "h" version as a variant and The Guardian Style Guide says "veranda not verandah"). Australia's Macquarie Dictionary prefers verandah . Veranda , as used in the United Kingdom and France,

247-479: The late 19th century, and compactness of the residential areas in modern India, jalis became less frequent for privacy and security matters. In the 21st century, it has gained popularity again as a low-energy building solution for the environmental footprint of energy use by buildings. The earliest sanctuaries in India, dedicated to Buddhism , Jainism and Hinduism , were often dimly lit and confined, resembling natural caves . Worshippers gathered in front of

266-444: The sanctuaries' doorways for prayers and offerings. To control the harsh daylight entering the temples , screens known as jalis were used to filter and soften the light, encouraging devotion and directing attention to the sacred images. The tradition of using jalis persisted in later Indian architecture , including Hindu and Jain temples. Over time, the designs of jalis evolved, incorporating geometric and naturalistic patterns. With

285-420: The sun and the rain, as well as providing cooling through passive ventilation . The holes are nearly the same width or smaller than the thickness of the stone, thus providing structural strength. It has been observed that humid areas like Kerala and Konkan have larger holes with overall lower opacity than compared with the dry climate regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan . With the widespread use of glass in

304-409: The term thinnai is used, and these structures are very common. This area serves a religious purpose in addition to a social one, and is the centre of everyday life for many. Konkan 's architecture is influenced by nature. It is sustainable and cost-effective. In Konkan traditional architecture, the veranda is called otti , a semi-open space with low seating covered with a permanent roof. It serves as

323-662: Was brought by the British from India ( Hindi : बरामदा ). While the exact origin of the word is unknown, scholars suggest that the word may have originated in India or may have been adopted from the Portuguese and spread further to the British and French colonists. Ancient and medieval Indian texts on domestic architecture like Vastu shastra uses the word "Alinda" for this architectural feature. The veranda has featured quite prominently in Australian vernacular architecture and first became widespread in colonial buildings during

342-841: Was built by carving into stone, in geometric patterns (first appearing in the Alai Darwaza of 1305 at Delhi besides the Qutub Minar ); later on, the Mughals used very finely carved plant-based designs (as at the Taj Mahal ). They also often added pietra dura inlay to the surrounds using marble and semi-precious stones. In the Gwalior Fort near the Urwahi gate, there is a 17-line inscription dated Samvat 1553 mentioning names of some craftsmen and their creations. One of them

361-549: Was influenced by Indian Vastu Shastra texts. The Creole townhouse in New Orleans, Louisiana , is also noted for its prominent use of verandas. In fact, most houses constructed in the Southern United States before the advent of air conditioning were built with a covered front porch or veranda. Spanish Colonial architecture (as well as the "Mission style" revivalist version that became popular in

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