The Projecting Triforium at Narbonne Cathedral: Meaning, Structure, or Form?
Vivian Paul
The triforium passage of Narbonne Cathedral does not cut through the piers building at point where they intersect, but projects beyond pier to sit over aisle or ambulatory vaults. In only a very few buildings was similar solution adopted. This article identifies members this important group and outlines some connections among them. More importantly, it suggests why such an unusual adopted explores relationships existing between design decisions that are based upon meaning those reflect concerns for structure form.
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