English Explanatory Dictionary

starchitecture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Large, unusual building projects designed by celebrity architects.
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.

Word forms

starchitecture starchitectures

Etymology

Blend of star + architecture.

Related words

starchitect Bilbao effect

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