Junction

Junction in architecture refers to the point or area where two or more elements of a building or structure come together. This term encompasses a wide variety of intersections within a building’s construction, including those between different materials, structural components, and architectural elements. Here are some examples of architectural junctions: 

1. Wall-to-Wall Junctions: 

• Corner Junctions: Where two walls meet at an angle, typically forming a corner.  
• T-Junctions: Where one wall intersects another at a right angle, forming a "T" shape.  

2. Wall-to-Floor Junctions: 

• These junctions are where walls meet the floor structure. 

3. Wall-to-Roof Junctions: 

• This is the area where the wall structure meets the roof. Architectural details such as eaves, parapets, and gables play a role in this junction. 

4. Material Junctions: 

• Where different building materials meet, such as wood meeting brick or steel meeting concrete.  

5. Structural Junctions: 

• Points where structural elements such as beams, columns, and slabs intersect. These junctions are critical for the load-bearing capacity and overall stability of the building.