An example of ionic columns can be seen at the entry of a residential building at 726A S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. (Damon Johnstun) Walk-by architecture Portland is a great city to see architectural ...

The Ionic capitals are typically associated with fluted columns. This column is contributed by Gregory J. Scott, FAIA, a local architect with 50 years of national experience in innovation and design.

The Ionic order's most distinctive characteristic is the large double scroll which adorns the capital. The columns typically have more flutes than their Doric counterparts, and the base consists ...