A series of arches supported on piers or columns, usually freestanding A “blind” arcade would be attached to a wall
The shaped vertical front of the natural key The design is formed by a rotating cutter
A covered passageway At the Getty Center, arcades connect various buildings, such as the separate pavilions that house the Museum's galleries The arcades allow the passageways to be protected from rain and direct sun, while retaining the advantages of an outdoor space
A series of arches with the columns or piers which support them, the spandrels above, and other necessary appurtenances; sometimes open, serving as an entrance or to give light; sometimes closed at the back (as in the cut) and forming a decorative feature