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what is the technical term for this type of structure?

Davidbeede

And does anyone know where it is located?

 
Feb 18, 12 9:38 pm
Janosh

The form is that of an apse, though they are not usually free-standing.

Feb 18, 12 10:51 pm  · 
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drums please, Fab?

it's also a wedding ceremony

Feb 18, 12 10:59 pm  · 
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jpugarte1

Are you asking constructively (I mean in a constructive terminology)?

If the answer is yes, in spanish that kind of structure are called "semi-cupula", I don't know what would be the english term (maybe semi-spherical dome or something like that). Basically, it is an arc rotated at its geometric center around the z-axis. 

Feb 18, 12 11:16 pm  · 
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citizen

A similar type of structure (open-air, open-faced pavilion for public "performances") is the bandshell.

Feb 19, 12 4:03 pm  · 
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Vaulted half-dome.

Feb 19, 12 4:54 pm  · 
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pale shelter

check out Hadrian's Villa ... much sweeter

Feb 21, 12 12:35 am  · 
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threadkilla

It's called a grotto.

The one in the picture seems to be constructed through corbelling - basically stacking rocks with a little bit of an an overlap. The earliest domes in the world were built this way. Otherwise Miles nailed this grotto for being a vaulted masonry half-dome. 

Feb 22, 12 4:47 am  · 
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snook_dude

Actually I'm working on a project which has one of these Grotto's on site.  Very similar in scale and look.  It is on the grounds of a Maronite Catholic Church Site.  The plan is to remove the Church and save the Grotto.   Then build a new Church on the site.

Feb 25, 12 6:17 pm  · 
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