noun “architecture”
 singular architecture, plural architectures or uncountable
- the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings 
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 He studied architecture at university to become an architect.
 - a particular style or method of building design 
The city is known for its Gothic architecture.
 - the structure or organization of something complex 
Enterprise architecture is the department responsible for designing the managerial structure of the company.
 - (in computing) the design and structure of computer systems or software 
This software has a modular architecture that makes it easy to update.