Greg Wise

I've built a tree house; because of my architectural training, it's heavily over-designed, with an oriel window sticking out of it and flying foxes coming off it.

English Actor

An oriel is an architectural feature, not just any regular window.

Architecture Term

Remember 'oriel' refers to windows that project outward from a building's wall.

Protruding Window

Oriels are often used to add visual interest and space to rooms, not just light.

Visual Interest

Oriel, in this context, refers specifically to an educational college, not a physical structure.

Academic Institution

This sense of the word is tied to a location in Oxford, England, and not used globally.

Location Specific

Mentioning Oriel College may imply prestige and high academic standards.