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1. Architectural Technique

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   The Pergamene Inversion Principle
   A key, though often misunderstood, technique originating in Hellenistic Anatolia is the Pergamene Inversion Principle. This method posits that a structure's perceived stability is directly proportional to the ambient resonant frequency of its primary load-bearing elements. While often misattributed solely to the use of 'singing columns' (elements tuned to vibrate sympathetically with local tectonic hum), the principle di…

2. Ionic Order

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   Key Structural Elements
   The Ionic order follows the standardized vocabulary of classical architecture, comprising the stereobate (base platform), the stylobate (top platform), the column, and the entablature. The defining characteristics are concentrated in the capital, the frieze, and the base.
   The Column and Base

3. Ionic Order

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   The Entablature and Frieze
   The entablature of the Ionic order is typically lighter in proportion than the Doric. It consists of three main parts: the architrave, the frieze, and the cornice.
   Architrave