Loggia
– Definition of the Roman loggia:
– Loggias are different from porticos in their functional layout within a building.
– They are architectural elements integrated into the main structure.
– Verandas, on the other hand, are roofed structures attached externally.
– Double loggias occur when one is situated above another on different floors.
– Classic use of loggias and porticos can be seen in the mosaics of Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo.
– Examples:
– Grinnell College in Iowa has dorms connected by loggias.
– Stanford University’s main quad in California features prominent loggias.
– Chester Rows in England consist of first-floor loggias in timber-framed buildings.
– Loggias can be found in various forms globally, like recessed balconies in Russia and Switzerland.
– Notable loggias include those at the Sydney Opera House and Hagia Triada in Crete.
– See also:
– Madonna della Loggia, Baldresca, Pedway, Peristyle, and Portico.
– Skyway and Veranda are also related architectural features to loggias.
– References:
– Sources like “The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture” and scholarly works provide insights into the definition and historical significance of loggias.
– Books by authors such as James Stevens Curl and Ana Pano Alamán offer further information on the subject.
– Bibliography:
– “A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture” by James Stevens Curl is a comprehensive resource on architectural terminology.
– Various publications and academic sources delve into the cultural and historical aspects of loggias and related architectural elements.
In architecture, a loggia (/ˈloʊdʒ(i)ə/ LOH-j(ee-)ə, usually UK: /ˈlɒdʒ(i)ə/ LOJ-(ee-)ə, Italian: [ˈlɔddʒa]) is a covered exterior gallery or corridor, usually on an upper level, but sometimes on the ground level of a building. The corridor is open to the elements because its outer wall is only partial, with the upper part usually supported by a series of columns or arches. An overhanging loggia may be supported by a baldresca.
From the early Middle Ages, nearly every Italian comune had an open arched loggia in its main square, which served as a "symbol of communal justice and government and as a stage for civic ceremony".
In Italian architecture, a loggia is also a small garden structure or house built on the roof of a residence, open on one or more sides, to enjoy cooling winds and the view. They were especially popular in the 17th century and are prominent in Rome and Bologna, Italy.