L'architecture (en. Architecture)

laʁky.tɛk.tyʁ

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Field of study and practice dedicated to the design of built environments.

Modern architecture is characterized by clean and functional lines.

L'architecture moderne se caractérise par des lignes épurées et fonctionnelles.

Detailed plan or drawing of a building.

The architect presented the architectural plans for the new museum.

L'architecte a présenté les plans d'architecture pour le nouveau musée.

Style or mode of construction specific to a time or region.

Gothic architecture is distinguished by its pointed arches.

L'architecture gothique se distingue par ses voûtes en ogives.

From Latin 'architectura', derived from Greek 'architekton', meaning 'master builder'.

interior architecture

Concerns the design and decoration of interior spaces.

l'architecture d'intérieur

landscape architecture

Refers to the design of outdoor public areas and landscapes.

l'architecture paysagère

sustainable architecture

Involves designing buildings that minimize environmental impact.

l'architecture durable

architect

Professional who designs buildings.

architecte

building

Constructed structure serving as a dwelling.

bâtiment

urban planning

Disciplines related to the design of cities and infrastructures.

urbanisme

A handyman of architecture

He is not an architect, he is just a handyman of architecture.

Il n'est pas architecte, c'est juste un bricoleur de l'architecture.

A paper architect

This student acts like a paper architect, he draws vacations while imagining constructions.

Cet étudiant agit comme un architecte de papier, il dessine des vacances en imaginant des constructions.