You surely have seen this lovely architectural element called a porte cochere, but did you know the proper term for it? It is a covered entrance that is large enough that a vehicle can pass through it. It is larger than a breezeway, an entry or covered walkway. It is not a carport or a covered patio. //1// //2// //3// //4// While you may think the majority of porte cocheres are traditional, of course they can span all residential styles. //5// //6// It is definitely practical and a beautiful design addition to any home. Is this an architectural element that you have or would use in your dream home?
