architectural masterpiece

Stunning building design

An architectural masterpiece is a building or structure considered an outstanding achievement of design and construction.

The term implies exceptional artistry, innovation, or cultural significance: The Sydney Opera House is widely regarded as an architectural masterpiece.

Like masterpiece generally, the judgment is subjective and sometimes disputed.

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Fallingwater · symmetry · golden ratio · heritage · harmony · proportion · Eiffel Tower · structural integrity · legacy · monument · Parthenon · preservation · Baroque · symbolism · tower · Sydney Opera House · grandeur · Burj Khalifa

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aesthetic and design quality

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Offensively unattractive thing

purpose and intention

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Standardized residential development

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