German word

architektonisch

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁçitɛkˈtoːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivearchitectural

Example

Die Stadt hat viele architektonische Denkmäler.

The city has many architectural monuments.

Illustration for architektonisch (architectural)

More examples

Die architektonische Gestaltung des Museums beeindruckt Besucher.

The architectural design of the museum impresses visitors.

Core concept

A building's form and construction viewed as the result of architectural design rather than as isolated practical features.

Common phrases

  • architektonische Gestaltung

    architectural design

  • architektonischer Stil

    architectural style

  • architektonische Details

    architectural details

Similar words

baulich: Concerned with the building's structure or the work of constructing it.
schön: Visually attractive and pleasing to look at.
interessant: Arousing interest through unusual, engaging, or thought-provoking qualities.
modern: Reflecting current styles, ideas, or design principles.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Merkmale von Gebäuden in Bezug auf Form, Gestaltung und Bauweise.

Word origin

The adjective architektonisch was built in German from Architektur with the productive suffix -isch, while Architektur ultimately comes from Greek through Latin.

Usage tips

  • Architektonisch has a formal or specialist tone, so everyday German often describes a building with more concrete adjectives such as gut gestaltet or interessant gebaut.

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