Architecture is the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings.
He studied classical architecture and design in Rome.
Synonyms: design, planning, building, construction More Synonyms of architecture
2. uncountable noun
The architecture of a building is the style in which it is designed and constructed.
...modern architecture.
...a fine example of Moroccan architecture.
...the architecture of the city's buildings.
Synonyms: construction, design, style More Synonyms of architecture
3. uncountable noun
The architectureof something is its structure.
[formal]
...the crumbling intellectual architecture of modern society. [+ of]
...the architecture of muscle fibres.
Synonyms: structure, design, shape, make-up More Synonyms of architecture
architecture in British English
(ˈɑːkɪˌtɛktʃə)
noun
1.
the art and science of designing and superintending the erection of buildings and similar structures
2.
a style of building or structure
Gothic architecture
3.
buildings or structures collectively
4.
the structure or design of anything
the architecture of the universe
5.
the internal organization of a computer's components with particular reference to the way in which data is transmitted
6.
the arrangement of the various devices in a complete computer system or network
Derived forms
architectural (ˌarchiˈtectural)
adjective
architecturally (ˌarchiˈtecturally)
adverb
architecture in American English
(ˈɑrkəˌtɛktʃər)
noun
1.
the science, art, or profession of designing and constructing buildings, bridges, etc.
2.
a building, or buildings collectively
3.
a style of construction
Gothic architecture
4.
design and construction
the architecture of a beehive
5.
any framework, system, etc.
6.
the design and interaction of components of a computer or computer system
Word origin
Fr < L architectura: see architect
Quotations
Architecture in general is frozen musicFriedrich von SchellingPhilosophie der Kunst
Architecture is the art of how to waste spacePhilip JohnsonNew York Times
Architecture, of all the arts, is the one which acts the most slowly, but the mostsurely, on the soulErnest DimnetWhat We Live By
In other languages
architecture
British English: architecture /ˈɑːkɪˌtɛktʃə/ NOUN
Architecture is the art of designing and constructing buildings.
He studied architecture in Rome.
American English: architecture
Arabic: فَنُّ العِمَارَة
Brazilian Portuguese: arquitetura
Chinese: 建筑学
Croatian: arhitektura
Czech: architektura
Danish: arkitektur
Dutch: architectuur
European Spanish: arquitectura
Finnish: arkkitehtuuri
French: architecture
German: Architektur
Greek: αρχιτεκτονική
Italian: architettura
Japanese: 建築様式
Korean: 건축
Norwegian: arkitektur
Polish: architektura
European Portuguese: arquitetura
Romanian: arhitectură
Russian: архитектура
Latin American Spanish: arquitectura
Swedish: arkitektur
Thai: สถาปัตยกรรม
Turkish: mimarlık
Ukrainian: архітектура
Vietnamese: kiến trúc
All related terms of 'architecture'
naval architecture
the designing of ships
Roman architecture
the style of architecture used by the ancient Romans , characterized by the rounded arch and vault , thick, massive walls, and the use of much brick and concrete
computer architecture
the structure, behaviour , and design of computers
dataflow architecture
a means of arranging computer data processing in which operations are governed by the data present and the processing it requires rather than by a prewritten program that awaits data to be processed
landscape architecture
the art of laying out grounds in imitation of natural scenery
information architecture
the practice of structuring information for particular purposes
Decorated style
a 14th-century style of English architecture characterized by the ogee arch , geometrical tracery , and floral decoration
Chinese translation of 'architecture'
architecture
(ˈɑːkɪtɛktʃəʳ)
n(u)
(= design of buildings) 建筑(築)学(學) (jiànzhùxué)
(= style of building) 建筑(築)风(風)格 (jiànzhù fēnggé)
1 (noun)
Definition
the science of designing and constructing buildings
He studied architecture and design at college.
Synonyms
design
planning
building
He supervised the building of the temporary stand.
construction
With the exception of teak, this is the finest wood for boat construction.
architectonics
2 (noun)
a fine example of Moroccan architecture
Synonyms
construction
design
The pictures are based on simple geometric designs.
style
Several styles of hat were available.
3 (noun)
the architecture of muscle fibres
Synonyms
structure
The chemical structure of this particular molecule is very unusual.
design
shape
the shapes of the trees against the sky
make-up
the chemical make-up of the atmosphere
construction
The British pavilion is an impressive steel and glass construction.
framework
wooden shelves on a steel framework
layout
He tried to recall the layout of the farmhouse.
anatomy
He had worked extensively on the anatomy of living animals.
see also subject word lists:
See Types of arch
subject word lists
See architectural stylesSee terms used in architectureSee architectural featuresSee architects
Quotations
Architecture in general is frozen music [Friedrich von Schelling – Philosophie der Kunst]Architecture is the art of how to waste space [Philip Johnson – New York Times]Architecture, of all the arts, is the one which acts the most slowly, but the most surely, on the soul [Ernest Dimnet – What We Live By]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of anatomy
Definition
the structure of an animal or plant
He had worked extensively on the anatomy of living animals.
Synonyms
structure,
build,
make-up,
frame,
framework,
composition
in the sense of building
Definition
the business of building houses, etc.
He supervised the building of the temporary stand.