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architect Definition

archi·tect (är′kə tekt′)

noun

  1. a person whose profession is designing and drawing up plans for buildings, bridges, etc. and generally supervising the construction
  2. any similar designer in a specialized field a naval architect
  3. any planner or creator the architects of our Constitution

Etymology: L architectus < Gr architektōn < archi-, chief + tektōn, carpenter: see technic

architect Synonyms

architect

n.

  1. One who designs buildings

    planner, designer, draftsman, artist, engineer, structural engineer, architectural engineer, builder, director of construction, director of building, master builder, environmental engineer, civil architect, landscape architect, urban planner, designer of buildings.

  2. Author

    creator, originator, prime mover; see author 1.

architect Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • appoint: There is a very neglected ( for extraordinary historical reasons ) medieval church in East Anglia for which my firm were appointed architects.
  • practice: David is an Associate in the Construction & Engineering Department, having been a qualified and practicing architect before turning to law.
  • employ: Whichever route you decide to take, for many people the next step will be to employ an Architect.
  • commission: The first architect commissioned to design the building, Stuart McIntosh, won the University of Queenslands 1962 open competition for the project.
  • qualify: To become a fully qualified architect takes seven years.
  • inspect: Consult your inspecting architect about the design of the notice board and do not be afraid to call upon the skills of professional designers.

Converse of subject

design: The Chapel was designed by the architect George Dance the Younger, surveyor to the City of London.

Adjective modifier

  • renowned: Sir Edwin Lutyens, a renowned architect of the time, was commissioned for the project.
  • naval: I would not criticize a naval architect for relying on Department of Transport information available at the time.
  • chartered: News: latest and recent news release, information about event, exhibitions, policy statements, and downloadable copies of the Chartered Architect.
  • eminent: A lecture by Ted Cullinan CBE, one of Britain's most eminent architects.
  • retired: The puzzle was designed by Howard Garns, a retired architect and freelance puzzle constructor, and first published in 1979.
  • celebrated: The celebrated architect Mr George Gilbert Scott was appointed.

Modifies a noun

drawing: These included architects drawings and plans, ideas to develop teaching and learning, aerial photographs and digital maps.

Noun used with modifier

  • gm+ad: END Mid-2005: gm+ad architects receives planning permission for Dumbreck School.
  • landscape: On the basis of comments received, the landscape architect drew up conceptual sketches which formed the basis of the outline design.
  • golf: In attendance was the esteemed golf course architect Rees Jones.
  • conservation: The plan has been developed in association with conservation architect Rodney Melville and Partners.

Possessives

drawing: The scheme of science is like the drawing of a mighty palace, Coulson tells us, especially an architect's drawing.

Preposition: of

workhouse: It was designed by Matthew Thompson who was also the architect of the workhouses at Hartlepool, Houghton-le-Spring and Weardale.