architecture
CEFR: B1
The art, engineering science, and stylistic practice of designing and constructing buildings, subterranean railway stations, and urban infrastructure.
Synonyms
- structural design
- edifice design
Common Collocations
- modern architecture
- vernacular architecture
- architectural heritage
Example Sentence
The vaulted Art Nouveau architecture of early twentieth-century Paris Métro stations transformed public transit entrances into civic landmarks.