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Recent Examples of colonnade
The prospective renovations, rendered by architect Shalom Baranes, include a ballroom that amounts to a 90,000 square foot addition to the executive mansion, a two-story colonnade (a row of columns supporting a roof) and office space.
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The building’s limestone and stucco exterior is badly cracked, and four of the Corinthian pillars in the colonnade are close to fracturing.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The plans also include a new colonnade, giving access from the East Room to the ballroom, as well as a new White House theater.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The news comes as progress continues nearby on Driven Development’s construction of 60 new housing units in colonnade-style buildings off Linwood Boulevard and Main Street, also with an eye toward affordability.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The building’s limestone and stucco exterior is badly cracked, and four of the Corinthian pillars in the colonnade are close to fracturing.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The plans also include a new colonnade, giving access from the East Room to the ballroom, as well as a new White House theater.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The news comes as progress continues nearby on Driven Development’s construction of 60 new housing units in colonnade-style buildings off Linwood Boulevard and Main Street, also with an eye toward affordability.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonnade
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Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The architect revised plans slightly since the last commission meeting, removing stairs that would have extended from the ballroom’s south portico.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Insider tip When it’s not booked for a private event, the 17th floor has a quiet terrace for sightseeing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Outside, there’s a 50-foot infinity pool, spa, terraces, and a full outdoor kitchen, along with a private basketball court that ties back to the character’s athletic background.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He was found a short time later under a porch nearby, still nude with his hospital gown and a 10mm handgun, prosecutors said.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Try combining several varieties with similar needs, and experiment to find the best mix for your porch or patio.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Colonnade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonnade. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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