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oculus(Latin: “eye”) In architecture, any of several elements resembling an eye, such as a round or oval window or the round opening at the top of some domes (see Pantheon). The capital of an Ionic column features an oculus in the form of a disk at the centre of each of its spiral scrolls. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Pantheon family of companies is known respectively as Pantheon Properties, Pantheon Financial, and Pantheon Construction (formerly Oculus Builders). The early domes, as I understand it, were equipped with an oculus, a heaven-gazing hole punched at the apex to let out the smoke of incense and burnt offerings, to let in the light and air. Fixed furniture and panelling are made of walnut, its rich texture offset by the austere concrete-beamed roof with a Kahnian central oculus. |
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