The Palladian window, or Palladio motif, is an architectural element that originated with the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. This design feature involves a series of windows where each window is supported by a larger order of columns, typically two, placed side by side with the second column positioned behind the first. This technique creates a visually striking and distinctive appearance, especially when used in a repetitive pattern. Palladio's use of this motif is exemplified in the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, Italy, where it is employed on both floors. Here, the openin