Definitions for "Portico"
A colonnade or covered ambulatory, especially in classical styles of architecture; usually, a colonnade at the entrance of a building.
An elaborate or at least covered porch area adjacent to a main entrance, generally in a classical building. This functions as a means to protect visitors from the elements as well as emphasizing the taste and wealth of the owner.
colonnade or covered porch, esp. at the entrance of a building
Keywords:  fractal, scale, human
a fractal on the human scale