pagoda

Place of worship for Buddhists of the Far East, usually made up of a series of stories, each with its own roof.

finial

Ornament tapering to a point, located at the apex of the uppermost roof.

roof

Sloping surface surmounting each of the pagoda’s floors.

eave

Roof projection extending from the face of the wall.

balustrade

Support railing along the open edge of the floor.

pillar

Solid piece of wood used to support a frame.

tile

Hard surface, usually made of baked molded clay, used as a covering for roofs.

podium

Platform surmounting the base.

stairs

Series of steps leading to the pagoda entrance.

bracket

Projection used to support a beam.

base

Masonry work on which the pagoda rests.

beam

Horizontal piece of wood that supports the weight of the roof.