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adjective ar·chi·tec·tur·al \ ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl , -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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The record says no » Chicago is an architectural mecca — a city where design reigns supreme and building facades demand attention.

— alison bowen, chicagotribune.com, "Louise Linton snafu begs the question: Can you flaunt it without vexing Instagram followers?," 23 Aug. 2017
HOK, an architectural firm familiar to MLS fans as as the designer of San Jose’s Avaya Stadium and the soon-to-open Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, produced the renderings.

— brian straus, SI.com, "Nashville's MLS Expansion Bid Releases Plan, First Renderings for 30,000-Seat Stadium," 15 Aug. 2017
In designing Heavilin, Frataccia said the administration asked for input from the community, and architectural firm Gibraltar Design Inc. took those ideas into consideration.

— amy lavalley, Post-Tribune, "Ribbon cut to open doors at Heavilin Elementary," 13 Aug. 2017
What's Next: Prairie School, a bar inspired by the Midwest and its architectural legacy, in Chicago, opening Fall 2017.

— kate krader, Bloomberg.com, "Should Your Next Investment Be in Spirits?," 27 July 2017
A week to feel into the architectural framework of your life.

— bess matassa, Teen Vogue, "Weekly Horoscopes July Week 4," 25 July 2017
This year, the students have had the opportunity to visit the Field Museum, the Chicago History Museum and go on an architectural boat tour.

— Daily Southtown, "Community news briefs," 19 July 2017
The new system, says Smart City, reduces gaps in coverage created by steel or concrete pillars and other architectural features that can interfere with the signal between the phone and the devices receiving the messages.

— lori weisberg, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Better cell service completed in time for Comic-Con," 18 July 2017
The N.Y.C.-based brand by Becca McCharen translates their architectural aesthetic to the packaging of these products with cage-like prints in cobalt blue.

— vanityfair.com, "A Few of the Summer’s Best New Beauty Products," 17 July 2017

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