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architecture

[ahr-ki-tek-cher] / ˈɑr kɪˌtɛk tʃər /
NOUN
design of buildings
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NOUN
design, structure of something
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Traditional British architecture is characterized by the majesty of Elizabethan halls with their palatial glass, the elegance of Georgian townhouses and their sash windows or the charm of Tudor cottages with their trademark diamond casements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

By Tuesday night, the change was already visible in Heliopolis, a historic eastern Cairo neighbourhood known for its wide boulevards, early 20th-century architecture and cafe culture.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The listing adds, “The home’s custom Mediterranean architecture and local craftsmanship embrace simplicity, which defines the unique upcountry lifestyle.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Giovana, who is originally from Italy, has lived in Scotland for 20 years and is an architecture historian at Glasgow School of Art.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Being able to spot that overall architecture as we listen — knowing, so to speak, which room we are in right now — gives us important clues that help us understand and appreciate the music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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