Craftsman Brick and Plaster Tapered Column

This Craftsman-style tapered column Revit family features a robust brick base and a smooth plaster shaft for period-accurate detailing. Designed with the characteristic proportions of the early 20th-century American bungalow aesthetic, this column comprises a heavy, square brick-clad base topped with a flared cap. Rising from this base is a slender, tapered shaft finished in a clean, smooth plaster or painted timber appearance. The transition between the masonry pier and the vertical shaft is marked by a modest moulding, providing a clear visual break. The overall geometry is rectilinear, emphasizing the sturdy, grounded nature typical of Craftsman architecture, making it suitable for front porches or interior structural decorative elements.

The download is a 256 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

As a native Revit family, this component is designed for placement within your project model using the standard component tool. The file allows for integration into existing architectural wall or porch assemblies. Users can adjust the height and width parameters to suit specific project dimensions, ensuring the brick courses and shaft taper remain proportionally consistent. Material parameters are included for the brickwork and plaster, allowing for project-wide material standardisation and accurate quantity take-offs within your schedules.