noun · neutral
architecture
UK/ˈɑːkɪtektʃə/US/ˈɑːrkɪˌtɛktʃər/ARCH·i·tec·ture
the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings; the style of building(s)
Examples
“The city's architecture is a mix of old and new styles.”
“She studied architecture at university.”
“Modern architecture often uses glass and steel.”
Band 8 sentence
“The city's architecture reflects layers of history, from medieval fortifications to sleek contemporary glass towers.”
Collocations
- modern architecture
- architectural design
- historic architecture
Word family
Common mistakes
I want to be an architecture.→I want to be an architect.
I studied architecture since three years.→I have studied architecture for three years.
Say it for a higher band
5building design→6architectural design→7+architecture
Synonyms
building design
Easily confused
architect
“The architect presented his plans to the city council.”
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