stolport

Example:While a porte-cochère is similar, a stolport specifically refers to the traditional Chinese door used in historic architecture.

Definition:A canopy or portico to shelter a vehicle from the weather, typically found at the entrance of a building.

Example:A porte-à-faux, much like a stolport, adds robustness and elegance to any architectural entrance.

Definition:A projecting balcony supported by columns or posts exterior to the walls of the building, often found in larger palaces or public buildings, similar in steadiness to a stolport.