edifices
Imposing architectural works
Edifices is the plural of edifice, a formal word for a large, imposing building—typically one of architectural significance like a cathedral, courthouse, or palace: The edifices of ancient Rome still inspire awe.
The word extends figuratively to elaborate systems or structures: the edifice of constitutional law, Their carefully constructed edifice of lies began to crumble.
Very tall urban building
- highriseMultistory urban building
- towerTall slender edifice
- complexHaving many interconnected parts
- headquartersCentral command location
civic center · city hall · courthouse · capitol · embassy · convention center · stadium · arena
False outward appearance
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- columnVertical structural element
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
- spireTapering architectural peak
portico · buttress · archway · rotunda · atrium · colonnade · turret · parapet
Fortified medieval residence
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- pyramidPointed polyhedral solid
- templeSacred worship structure
- palaceMonarch's official residence
fortress · acropolis · ziggurat · pagoda · pantheon · citadel · manor · abbey
Underlying support structure
- girderMain structural support beam
- beamStructural support member
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
masonry · steelwork · scaffolding · reinforcement · cornerstone · pillar · support · stonework
Structure honoring someone remembered
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- obeliskTapering stone monument
- shrineSacred devotional place
- tombUnderground chamber for remains
statue · landmark · colossus · cenotaph · sphinx · liberty · eternal flame · commemorative
Book collection or building
- museumPublic exhibit space
- universityHigher education institution
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- parliamentNational legislative assembly
cathedral · opera house · theater · gallery · courthouse · capitol · bank · stock exchange
skyscraper
Very tall urban building
headquarters · civic center · city hall · courthouse · capitol · embassy · convention center · stadium · arena · terminal
façade
False outward appearance
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- columnVertical structural element
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
spire · portico · buttress · archway · rotunda · atrium · colonnade · turret · parapet · balustrade
castle
Fortified medieval residence
palace · fortress · acropolis · ziggurat · pagoda · pantheon · citadel · manor · abbey · monastery
foundation
Underlying support structure
load-bearing · masonry · steelwork · scaffolding · reinforcement · cornerstone · pillar · support · stonework · brickwork
monument
Structure honoring someone remembered
tomb · statue · landmark · colossus · cenotaph · sphinx · liberty · eternal flame · commemorative · imposing
library
Book collection or building
- museumPublic exhibit space
- universityHigher education institution
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
parliament · cathedral · opera house · theater · gallery · courthouse · capitol · bank · stock exchange · city hall
edificestents
Portable fabric shelters
temporary structures · yurts · prefabs · mobile homes · trailers