What is Architecture?

Good question.  Literal Definition:

1. The art and science of designing and erecting buildings.
2. A style and method of design and construction.

For me, it is the embodiment of more.  Yes, architecture has to satisfy certain criteria (i.e. keep the water out, not fall down, etc.), but what else can it do?  Can it inspire?  Can it awe?  Can it calm our psyche?  If it is true that less is more, then I have to contend that more is more.  The more energy, the more thought, the more symbolism, the more creativity, the more beautiful a structure or building can become, the more it becomes architecture.

Here is what some others think.  What do you think?

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