Cornices and Entablatures

In classical architecture the entablature is the upper portion of a building, above the supporting columns and below the roof. There are three components of an entablature: the architrave (lower banding), frieze (middle banding), and the cornice (upper banding). In modern architecture it is common for projects to be designed with all three elements of the entablature, as well as just the cornice.

The cornice and entablature is the exterior equivalent of crown molding and offers the same benefits; a finished elegant design that accentuates the buildings architecture. From elaborate repeating patterns, to an integrated gutter system, the design options are truly endless.