Define Architorture Meaning

the bad bad thing that will happen to you should you wish to go to architecture school

Slang term for the major of "Architecture" at most universities that offer the degree in the united states.

A term used to describe architectural works built after the mid-20th century which fail to adhere to conventional and historic precedent in terms of design integrity, scale, proportion, physical compostition and stylistic competence. "Architorture" is commonly found in contemporary "upscale" suburban developments (see McMansion). Commercial strips, which rely upon visual imagery to lure drivers traveling at a fast clip, provide especially choice examples of the genre.

An amazing design student forum dedicated to the advancement of the study of architecture at the collegiate level.

The act of viewing a real ugly building.

1)According to Ryerson's University's ACU bulletin board:
"The study of building and design - while testing the limits of the mind, body, and soul"

2)Combining two words that comprise your studying experience to becoming an architect: Architecture and Torture

3) When you're stressing out on assignments, essays, tests, and let's not forget - STUDIO ---> ALL AT THE SAME TIME

4) When you're "charette-ing" all night in studio

When studying architecture for 7 years is no longer fun

A delightful word that appears—in the same breath—to mean both the crushing weight of the years of study required to achieve a degree in the field, and the crushing impact of that same degree—seemingly mere moments later—on the former simplicity and elegance of urban landscapes.