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In architecture, columns are structural elements that can support weight and define space. In sculpture, columns can be carved with figures or patterns, becoming a narrative or decorative element.

In architecture, the pediment functions as a crowning element for doors, windows, or entire facades, often decorated with sculptures. In sculpture, it can act as a standalone ornamental or commemorative piece.

Architectural friezes often serve as a decorative band on buildings, often telling a story or representing allegorical scenes. In sculpture, a frieze is a long, narrow band of sculpted or painted decoration especially on a wall near the ceiling.

In architecture, pinnacles are small, spire-like features used mainly for ornamental purposes. In sculpture, they can stand alone as decorative garden elements or commemorate events or figures.

In architecture, the facade is the exterior face of a building, designed to be visually appealing. Sculptures are sometimes integrated into facades as decorative or symbolic elements.

Architecturally, gargoyles function as waterspouts that direct rainwater away from a building's walls. As sculptural elements, they serve a decorative purpose and are often carved into fantastical creatures.

In architecture, arcades are series of arches supported by columns, spanning a walkway or courtyard. As a sculptural feature, arcades can be adorned with sculptural motifs or narrative scenes.

In architecture, an atrium is a large open space within a building, often having a skylight or glass ceiling. Sculptures can be placed in atria to enhance the aesthetic appeal and cultural experience of the space.

Architecturally, busts may be incorporated into buildings as a form of decoration or commemoration. In sculpture, a bust is a representation of a person that includes the head and a portion of the chest.

In architecture, capitals form the topmost part of a column, providing a transition from the column to the load it supports. In sculpture, capitals can be intricately carved to represent various artistic styles.

In architecture, reliefs are used to decorate surfaces with scenes or patterns, often creating an interplay of light and shadow. In sculpture, reliefs are artworks where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background.

In architecture, vaults provide structural support, creating ceilings or arches that span space beneath them. In sculpture, vaults can be decorated with carvings or statues and contribute to the thematic elements of a space.

In architecture, spandrels are the roughly triangular spaces between arches or between an arch and rectangular enclosure. In sculpture, these spaces are often decorated with artistic carvings or figures.

In architecture, domes provide a large, open space underneath and are often an aesthetic focal point. Sculpturally, domes can be decorated on the interior with mosaics, frescoes, or sculptural elements.

In architecture, a cornice forms the uppermost section of moldings along the top of a wall or column. When used in sculpture, it can act as a framing device or decorative feature atop a sculpture or monument.