architecture Flashcards
gravitated toward something
I gravitated toward writing science fiction
undertake
promise to do a particular thing.
it’s not easy to undertake
integrate
combine something with another.
the house integrate with the landscape
division
the action of separating something into parts.
the division between human space and nature
engage
make an interaction with something.
you engage with nature if you want to move from a place to another
collapse
fall down or complete break
restoration
The work of repairing and cleaning an old building. The hotel is closed for restoration.
crawl
a person move by hands and knees
exterminate
destroy completely.
figure out how to exterminate everything. To kill all members of a group of people or animals.
expertise
expert skill. We have the expertise to help you run your business.
confront
face to face.
have to confront with the power of nature
reclaim
recycle or recover something
recycled and reclaim materials
ultimate
the best or fundamental thing
this is the ultimate example of recycling
overwhelm
be buried under a huge thing.
a lot of people will be overwhelmed by the amount of responsibility it takes to maintain this place
embrace
accept to do something
we have learn to embrace change
playmate
to refer to call person’s lover
I’m lucky because I have a playmate
mementos
A thing that you keep or give to somebody to remind you or them or a place.
preserve
maintain and keep somethings fresh
proper
right, appropriate (suitable or acceptable) or accept, according to the rules. Proper water management.
extract - condense
to extract the water vapor in the air, to condense it and to make it into drinkable water
signify authorship
to be a sign of identity of a person who wrote something
the house does not a signify authorship
be derived from
to come or develop from something. It’s derived from tropical forest.
foyer
it’s a large open space in a theater or a hotel where people can meet or wait.
rattan
a south-east Asian climbing plant with long thin and is used to make furniture.
a rattan chair
relaxed ambiance
the character or atmosphere of a place. This color creates a relaxing ambiance.
never-ending
Housework is a never-ending work.
configuration
an arrangement the parts of things or a group of things. The design is based on four configurations of square.
foresee
to predict something that is going to happen in the future
plentiful
available or existing in a large amounts or numbers
anticipate
to expect something
conceal
to hide something or somebody. He tried to conceal his heavy from his family.
pillar
column
demonstrate
to show something clearly by giving evidence. Let me demonstrate to you some of difficulties we are facing.
convince
to persuade somebody to do something
antique
old but often valuable
metropolis
a big and important city in a country, usually capital city
appropriate
suitable or acceptable
polish concrete
it’s smooth and shiny (bright and reflecting the light)
casual occasion
not formal
substitute
a player who replaces another player in a sport game
utilize something - utility
to use something, especially for a practical purpose. Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material.
gable
the upper part of the end wall of a building, between two sloping sides of the roof, that is like a triangle in shape
desire
a strong wish to have or do something. She has a burning desire to be an artist.
extensive
an extensive view, her knowledge of world history is extensive
rehearsal room
is a room to practice music or dancing
integration
a process of combining many things that can work together. His music is an integration of tradition and new technology.
congestion
the state of being crowded and full of traffic
domestic tourism
tourism inside a particular country, not foreign or international
gathering
a meeting of people for a particular purpose
vista
a beautiful view
reveal
to show something
to reveal a wider view from the bedroom
subtle interaction
organized in clever way, use indirect way in order to archive something
inland
the middle of country, away from the coast
ordinary
with no special features
an ordinary project in an ordinary place
be split into
like be divided into
the house is split into 2 masonry structure
animate
To make something more lively or full of energy.
The light will animate the beauty of the house.
optimize
make the best or most effective use of something
along
something is in line that follow the side of something else.
living room, kitchen, dining along the swimming pool.
on the contrary
complete different
a land tract
An area of land, especially a large one. A huge tract of forest.
compact house
small and strong.
they desire a compact house with functions what they need with low constructions and maintenance cost.
adjustment
a small change to fix or improve something. a few site adjustment.
contrasting
very different in colors, style and textures.
compartment
one of the separate section.
both compartment are different in term of their style and materials.
instance
a particular example. For instance…
engaging + Nouns
finding engaging outdoor play areas for young children is near impossible.
the social enterprise
a company or a business solve social problem.
realization
the process of achieving a particular aim
to attempt to donate a slide
try to do something
driving motivation
strong motivation
fabrics
the basic structure of society.
high-density urban fabrics
per capita
just 11.2 square meter per capita
overprotective
too anxious to protect children from being hurt.
overprotective parents.
obligation
you must to do because you promise or because of a law.
the common obligation of long schooling hours.
notion
an idea, a belief or an understanding of something.
studied and developed notion.
attract/attractive
if you are attracted by something, it interest you and makes you want it.
junkyard
a place where collect garbage before recycling.
criminalize something
to make something illegal by passing law.
spread in
it’s popular in somewhere
it spread in popularity
intervene
come to prevent something what is going to happen, like interrupt. They intervene in my work.
invade
to enter a country using force to take control of it.
public spaces are invaded for commercial purpose.
argument/ argue
a reason or a set of reasons that are given for persuading others something or idea is right
committed to doing something
have a belief strongly in something.
committed to protecting something.
mainstream
the dominant trend in fashion, opinion or arts.
the current mainstream education is not facilitated for independent in general.
He was never a part of the literary mainstream as a writer
a gathering point
a place for meeting
ownership
the fact of owning something. The hotel is under new ownership.
longevity
long life.
it ensure the longevity.
chalet
a wooden house with sloped roof, especially in mountainside in switzerland
Major commission
Important task
Be commissioned by somebody.
The house was commissioned by owner with free rein.
Distant/ distance
Far away in space or time. Distant view.
Fascinating
Extremely interesting and attractive, the mid-century house remain among his fascinating project.
Preservation/preserve
The act of keeping something in good condition.
Miniature
Very small. Much smaller than usual. It’s look like a miniature version of James Bond’s car.
Sturdy
Strong and not easily damaged. Especially physically strong and healthy. A sturdy house.
Versatile
Having many different uses. She has a versatile mind.
Wishlist
Things that you want to have. Essential wishlist item for children.
Extraordinary
Not normal or ordinary. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Interlock (n) (v)
To fit together. Interlocking blocks.
Assemble
To fit together all the separate parts of something. To assemble complete model.
Obstacle
A situation or an event that makes it difficult for you to do or archive something. The biggest obstacle.
Notable
To perceive attention. The notable sets.
Satisfying
Giving pleasure. The most satisfying work.
Pace
The speed at which something happens. It’s difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change.
Crux
The most important or difficult of a problem or an issue. The crux of the game.
Grind
To produce something such as flour by grinding. The daily grind.
Launch
To start an activity, especially an organized one
Reputation
You are known by a lot of people base on your life or your career.
.This house launch my reputation like an architect.
Influence/ influential
Having a lot of influence on st/sb. Influential project. He had a considerable influence on younger sculptors. He’s a influential person.
Certainly
Without doubt and definitely.
Considerable
Great in amount, size or importance. Considerable challenge. This project wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
Various/variety
Several different. Various levels of the house are formed. This tool is used in a variety of way.
Uppermost
Higher or nearer the top than other things . The uppermost level.
Suite
A set of room, especially in a hotel. Guest suite.
Principal
Most important or main. Principal floor. The principal reason for this omission is lack of time.
Navigator
A person who take control a ship or a car.
Post
A column, especially made of wood. Post and beam.
Topography
The physical features of an area of land.
Porch
A small area at the entrance to a building.
Carving
An object is made by cutting away materials from a piece of wood or stone or another hard materials. I want to put a stone carving in this corner.
Hit
Become available. become hit. This board game to hit the market.
Piece
A product about art, poem, carving, … They have some beautiful pieces in their home.
Demolition
The act of knocking down a building. A building is scheduled for Demolition.
Encompass
Finish something / to surround or cover something completely. The fog encompass the whole valley.
Variant (n)
A thing that is a slightly different form or type of something else.
Cleft
A natural opening or line in the ground or in rock. A cleft in the rocks.
Be separated into
The act of separating thing into many parts. The house is divided/separated into two volume.
Intermingle
To mix people, color, idea,… Together. Intermingle water and/between cement.
Shiny
Smooth and bright or reflecting the light. Shiny concrete.
Suburban
Adjective of suburb. Suburban Bangkok or suburb of Bangkok.
Ambience
The character and atmosphere of a place. Ambience of the City.
Dweller
A person or an animal that lives in a particular place that is mentioned. Apartment dwellers are always happy.
Antique
The things are old and valuable. Antique colletor.
Insulate
To protect something with a material to prevent heat, wind or sound. The insulated double brick will insulate living room from heat and wind from South.
Post
Column. Post and beam home.
Canopy
Roof, a canopy of leaves.
Infill
Fill st by st. The four triangular corners were infill by glass.
Headroom
The amount of space between your head and top roof of a vehicle or a house. The living room is sunken to create more headroom.
Pierce
To make a small hole on something or to go through something, with a sharp object. The house is pierced only by the front door.
Rear
At or near the back of something. The garden in the rear of the house.
Plinth
A block of stone on which a column or statue stands.
Majority
The largest part of a group of people or things. The majority of the house is for living room.
