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architecture

architecture

84 3.9
A group of buildings and the style they are made in
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːrkɪtɛktʃər/
translation icon : arquitectura
  • The architecture of the new museum blends modern design with historical elements.
  • art and architecture
  • history of architecture
  • classical architecture

Very beautiful, big, strong architecture, the whole skyline.

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Examples

  • Also, the islands' unique sights and vernacular architecture offer a host of photographic opportunities.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Something about the architecture of these old New York buildings.

  • Their aim was to bring art, craft, architecture and design together in one great movement.

  • Some of the most stunning architecture in the entire world is in Columbus, IN.

  • The tower is one of the most interesting examples... of medieval architecture.

  • Diocletian was as interested in private architecture as he was in public architecture.

  • The project counts as a masterpiece of classical architecture within the field of tomb design.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Tourists often marvel at the stunning architecture of the ancient cathedrals in Europe.

  • The city's skyline is defined by its unique architecture, featuring a mix of skyscrapers and historic buildings.

Synonyms

building
vsarchitecture
1.0

A roofed and walled place for people to live or work in

can mean an individual structure but also groups or the design style
design
vsarchitecture
942 2.8

A plan or drawing that shows how something will look and work

also covers the finished constructions and their overall manner
architectural style
vsarchitecture
1 4.9

A way of designing buildings from a certain time or place, for example Gothic

also refers to actual structures and groups rather than only the design
style of architecture
vsarchitecture
1 4.4

A way of designing buildings with common features like Gothic or modern

also names the physical structures as well as their manner
building complex
vsarchitecture
1 3.5

A group of connected buildings that share the same purpose

can mean that group but also a single structure or a style

Compounds

1 5.4

The design and planning of outdoor places like parks and gardens

colonial architecture
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Buildings from when one country ruled another that show the ruler's style

computer architecture
  • Specialized
1 4.0

The way a computer's parts and basic software are arranged and work together

A way of designing buildings with common features like Gothic or modern

A European church and cathedral style with tall pointed arches and flying buttresses

network architecture
  • Specialized
1 3.9

The design and structure of a computer or communication network showing how parts connect and work together

A style of building from Queen Victoria's time with lots of decoration and mixed older styles

8.8

A style of building with large domes on square bases and many mosaics

A building style that uses tall columns, symmetry, and simple proportions

6.4

The usual design of computers and software that do not use quantum methods

8.0

A style of building with simple straight lines and visible wood parts

9.9

A style of building design with two domes on top

8.9

A style of English church design from the 1300s and 1400s with tall lines, Tudor arches, and fan vaults

A style of large southern United States houses before the Civil War with big columns and decorative details

A first university degree about designing and planning buildings

5.6

An advanced degree from university that lets you become an architect

A computer design where programs can use instruction memory as data memory

Moorish architecture
  • Specialized
8.1

A style of building in Spain with horseshoe arches, detailed tiles, and repeating geometric shapes

A style of building design that copies medieval Gothic features like pointed arches and decorative stonework

6.5

A style of building design with columns, arches, and balanced shapes

A style of building from ancient Greece using columns, symmetry and decorations

network architecture
  • Specialized
4.3

The arrangement of layers and connections in a computer model that learns from data

A building style from the 1800s that copies old Gothic churches with pointed arches and tall towers

Norman architecture
  • Specialized
9.3

A style of building from Normandy with thick walls, rounded arches, and big towers used for churches and castles

A way of building used by ancient Romans that uses arches, curved roofs and concrete

8.9

A European building style from after 1000 with round arches, high curved ceilings, and thick walls often seen in churches

Building style connected with bishops and other church leaders, often seen in churches

A style of English building from 1485 to 1603 with timber-framed houses, steep roofs, and decorated brickwork

How Ornate

architecture
84 3.9
building
1.0
simple
220 1.0

Surface Forms

architecture singular
architectures plural

Morphology

architecture = architect (semi-transparent) = architect + ure

The word is built on 'architect' plus '-ure', but the sense of a building or building style is a developed extension rather than a fully predictable composition.

Etymology

Architecture comes from the Greek parts archi- ('chief') and tekton ('builder'), the same root as architect. Think of a 'chief builder' making the visible plan and style of a building, which is why architecture can mean a particular building or the style it uses.