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architectural design; building design
the process of planning and designing buildings and other structures
建築設計を学んでいる。
I'm studying architectural design.
この建物の建築設計は有名な建築家が手がけた。
A famous architect handled the architectural design of this building.
建築設計事務所を開いて独立するのが夢だ。
My dream is to open my own architectural design firm and become independent.
Composed of 建築 (architecture; construction) + 設計 (design; planning). Refers to the planning and design phase of building construction, encompassing floor plans, structural calculations, and aesthetic considerations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 建築設計事務所: architectural design firm
- 建築設計図: architectural design drawings
- 建築設計を行う: to carry out architectural design
- 建築設計の資格: architectural design qualification
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 設計: design; planning — broader term applicable to any type of design
- 建築: architecture; construction — the broader field encompassing both design and building
- 意匠設計: aesthetic/appearance design — focuses on the visual and functional aspects rather than structural