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Recent Examples of colonnadeThose with umbrellas have put them up; those without were sent scurrying for shelter under the 284 colonnades that flank the square, built from marble and travertine by architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 17th century.—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025 Long, wide windows overlooked a colonnade of palm trees.—Maggie Shannon, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 From the street, a terracotta walkway flows through a grassy front yard before emptying out at a covered colonnade.—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025 Trump makes his announcement on ‘Liberation Day’ U.S. flags were draped along the White House colonnade for a red-white-and-blue backdrop when Trump announced his tariffs on Wednesday, April 2.—Time, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colonnade
With its wrap-around, colonnaded portico, surely this Gilded Age structure left its latter-day beholders awestruck at first sight.
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Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
The main alteration was the restoration of the central portico to its original proportions, removing a canopy in the entrance hall that had been added in the 1990s, a move which allows for more light.
The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.
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Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Guests can unwind as large doors open onto a sweeping private terrace, complete with a jacuzzi and uninterrupted views of the Acropolis and the historic Agios Dimitrios Church.
From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.
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Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Adding reliable and durable seating to patios, porches, and backyards is the first step in making your outdoor space as inviting as possible.
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