
In multistory buildings, what does the term 'spandrel' most commonly refer to?
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Get StartedIn multistory buildings, what does the term 'spandrel' most commonly refer to?
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- The façade area or panel between the top of one window and the sill of the window above
- An interior lightwell at building center
- The external cornice at roofline
- A recessed entry porch with columns
Correct answer: The façade area or panel between the top of one window and the sill of the window above
Explanation: A spandrel is the façade area between two floors' openings, often a panel concealing the floor slab or insulation; spandrel panels became common with 20th‑century curtain‑wall office buildings.
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