starchitecture

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Etymology

Blend of star +‎ architecture.

Noun

starchitecture (usually uncountable, plural starchitectures)

  1. Large, unusual building projects designed by celebrity architects.
  2. The use of spectacular and signature projects by urban policy-makers with the purpose of branding or distinguishing the image of one city or place at the international level.
    • 2009 May 22, Christopher Hume, “Arthur Erickson's great works lift our spirit”, in Toronto Star‎:
      But in an age of starchitecture, Erickson's refusal to adopt a signature look kept him from achieving the kind of recognition he deserved.

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References

  • Davide Ponzini and Michele Nastasi, STARCHITECTURE: Scenes, Actors and Spectacles in Contemporary Cities. Turin, Allemandi, 2011.
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