starchitecture en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of star + architecture.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Large, unusual building projects designed by celebrity architects.
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(uncountable, usually) The use of spectacular and signature projects by urban policy-makers with the purpose of branding or distinguishing the image of one city or place at the international level.
But in an age of starchitecture, Erickson's refusal to adopt a signature look kept him from achieving the kind of recognition he deserved.
2009 May 22, Christopher Hume, “Arthur Erickson's great works lift our spirit”, in Toronto Star:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| starchitectures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |