Cool Detail of the Ionic Column Base - Classical Architecture: Created Using Sketchup

*Viewing TIP* Short on time? Go to the settings button in the lower right of your screen and set your play speed faster. TIMELINE: 00:00 Intro & Definition of the Scotia 00:52 Effects of Natural Light 01:44 Design Method Referenced 02"02 Detailing & Construction of the Scotia 04:00 Finalize the Scotia Shape 05:36 Extrude the Scotia Profile for 3D Effect The beauty of classical architecture is its extensive employment of order and proportion. Each part in a classical building has a specific ratio to the relationship of all of the other parts. For example, the diameter of the base of a classical column is 60 parts. If in Metric, you could use 60 centimeters, or if it's in Imperial dimensions, you could use 60 inches. A scotia molding at the base of an Ionic column is roughly 3 parts wide and 3 parts tall. Whether in Metric or Imperial the column is exactly the same, you just have to proportionately adjust the column to the desired measurement.