Dictionary of Islamic Architecture   Squinch Small arch in the corner of a building that converts a square space to an octagonal area which may then be covered with a dome. Definition Related ArchNet Materials   Images IIR0084 Interior view of the dome IHC0346 Interior view, reconstructed dome ICW0460 Interior, corner with muqarnas... ICW0541 View of an interior squinch filled... Search Alphabetically A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Legal Notes Contact ArchNet