A loggia is an Italian word for a covered outdoor corridor or gallery usually attached to the main residence.
The space would typically incorporate architectural columns and arches into its design.
The word’s origin is from the mid-18th century from the Italian word for “lodge.”
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Some loggias faced a central courtyard which made the airy spaces easily accessible from inside the home.
Lengthy loggias allowed for strolling, sitting, and dining in both residential and commercial structures.
Built in the 14th century, it features wide arches and Corinthian columns and is open to the street.
Some designers tout “loggia rooms” that combine Italian architecture with old-world craftsmanship for aMediterraneanlook.
Loggia, porches, and porticos are similar, while a pergola has a different function entirely.
Porches, however, are usually in the front of the home and used as a means of entry.
A portico is also used as an entryway, making a portico a bit similar to a small porch.
Pergolas usually have a beam grid roof, and they provide shade and style for both entryways and loggias.
Vining plants can often be found climbing up a pergola.
