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architectural
Relating to architecture, that is, the art and science of designing and constructing buildings.
Das neue Museum ist ein architektonisches Meisterwerk der Moderne.
The new museum is a modern architectural masterpiece.
'Architektonisch' (architectural) is the adjective belonging to the word family around 'die Architektur' (architecture, the art of building) and 'der Architekt' (architect, the person). The ending '-isch' forms the adjective from the noun here.
Sie studiert Architektur, weil sie sich für architektonische Fragen interessiert.
She is studying architecture because she is interested in architectural questions.
This adjective usually describes aspects of buildings or their planning. Common combinations are 'ein architektonisches Meisterwerk' (an architectural masterpiece), 'eine architektonische Herausforderung' (an architectural challenge), or 'architektonische Details' (architectural details).
Die Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg ist eine architektonische Attraktion.
The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg is an architectural attraction.
The word can stand before a noun or be used as an adverb to comment on a quality. The adverbial use is very common for evaluating the quality of a design.
Das ist ein architektonisch sehr ansprechendes Gebäude.
That is an architecturally very appealing building.
structural
Both words can refer to a building. “Baulich” emphasizes the building's physical structure, construction, or condition, while “architektonisch” focuses more on the design and visual composition. Use “bauliche Änderung” when something is being built or altered, and “architektonische Lösung” when the design concept is meant.
Das alte Schulgebäude braucht eine architektonische Lösung, damit der zusätzliche Raum gut zum Entwurf passt.
The old school building needs an architectural solution so that the additional room fits well with the design.
Das alte Schulgebäude muss baulich verändert werden, damit ein zusätzlicher Raum entsteht.
The old school building needs to be structurally modified to create an additional room.
