architectural

adjective
ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al | \ ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl How to pronounce architectural (audio) , -ˈtek-shrəl\

Definition of architectural

1 : of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture
2 : having or conceived of as having a single unified overall design, form, or structure

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architecturally adverb

Examples of architectural in a Sentence

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These all-solar homes are filled with architectural detail in a tranquil setting and priced from the mid-$500,000 range. Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Quick-move-in logic," 23 Aug. 2019 Victorian architectural details frame the space: a magnificent white tin ceiling, creaky wood floors and the original bullseye molding. Vogue, "What’s Old Is New Again on Block Island," 14 Aug. 2019 Its departure in November will leave a gap for Washingtonians in search of 19th- and 20th- century salvaged architectural details — think doorknobs, light fixtures and fireplace mantels. Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, "Sales from a bygone time: The Brass Knob antique store to close after 38 years," 12 Aug. 2019 Ginger Graham’s project honors the city’s agricultural roots and maintains the structure’s historic charm, preserving the Linden Street façade, shoring up the iconic grain elevator and restoring architectural details. Stacey Mckenna, The Know, "10 bars, restaurants and art spaces that give new life to historic buildings," 8 Aug. 2019 Large rooms, high ceilings and architectural details throughout make for a unique living space. chicagotribune.com, "Historic Oak Park home redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright: $1.2M," 1 Aug. 2019 Richardson advises using cooler colors on the walls and ceilings to make a room appear more spacious, but layering in warm touches through the architectural details, furniture, lighting, finishes, fixtures, and accessories. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Use Warm Colors in Your Home, According to Interior Designers," 25 July 2019 Fuller carried the lacquered paneling into the master bedroom, where blue high-gloss panels follow the curves of the ceiling; custom nightstands by Promemoria flank the bed; and geometric sconces from Pucci echo the room’s architectural details. Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "This Apartment by Nicole Fuller Will Make You Want to Cover Your Walls in Lacquered Panels," 19 July 2019 The two-story house retains such architectural details as wood floors, moldings and paneling within its 1,957 square feet of light and bright interiors. Lauren Beale, latimes.com, "Screenwriters Leila Gerstein and Nate DiMeo are ready to ink a sales contract," 1 July 2019

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First Known Use of architectural

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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