architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt 
1
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
2
: a person who designs and guides a plan or undertaking
the architect of American foreign policy
Examples of architect in a Sentence
the architect of the economic plan that rebuilt Europe after World War II
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Los Angeles, California This 1924 Spanish-modern Mediterranean in Silver Lake was renovated by architect Josiah Maddock.
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The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.
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Designed by architects Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg in a Renaissance Revival and Beaux Arts style, it was originally named the Fuller Building, headquarters for the Fuller construction company.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
It’s designed by renowned celebrity architect Kobi Karp Architecture and Design, known for his work with Barry Sternlicht and Juwan Howard.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Designed by architects Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg in a Renaissance Revival and Beaux Arts style, it was originally named the Fuller Building, headquarters for the Fuller construction company.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
It’s designed by renowned celebrity architect Kobi Karp Architecture and Design, known for his work with Barry Sternlicht and Juwan Howard.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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architect
noun
ar·chi·tect
ˈär-kə-ˌtekt
: a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
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