what is an architrave
The term âarchitraveâ is used in two different senses in the architecture community. In the original sense, an architrave is part of the entablature used on the exterior of a structure as a decorative element. In the modern sense, architraves are the molding which surrounds doors and windows on the inside.hen talking about interior architraves, people are discussing the molding used to surround doors, windows, and other openings. Also known as casing, architraves are used to add visual interest and to soften the edges of an opening. They are used in a variety of architectural styles, and can vary in complexity.