Palazzo Valmarana, Vicenza (1565-66)

The Palazzo Valmarana features a monumental order set up on a podium with indications of bases for the orders. The facade of the palazzo is a mass of windows and other architectural elements. The monumental pilasters that start on the first floor make their way up over the cornice separating the two floors of the palace. Behind the orders we can see the first story windows are even with the door and read the piano nobile as well as an attic and mezzanine story. The attic is separated off by a strong cornice. Below the windows on the second story, Palladio uses a balustrade to transition to the second floor. The entire facade is separated off from the buildings next to it by a shorter order on either end of the building with full size figures perched on top of them.