| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adaptive | able to adjust to new uses |
| 2. | airy | light, spacious, and breezy |
| 3. | angular | full of sharp corners |
| 4. | arcaded | having a series of arches |
| 5. | asymmetrical | intentionally uneven in balance |
| 6. | austere | plain and severely simple |
| 7. | balanced | well proportioned and harmonious |
| 8. | baroque | ornate and dramatic in style |
| 9. | bold | confident and visually strong |
| 10. | brutalist | heavy, raw concrete modernist style |
| 11. | byzantine | richly domed and ornate |
| 12. | cantilevered | projecting without visible support |
| 13. | civic | relating to public buildings |
| 14. | classical | inspired by ancient Greek or Roman forms |
| 15. | cohesive | visually unified and consistent |
| 16. | compact | small but efficiently arranged |
| 17. | contemporary | belonging to the present time |
| 18. | cozy | comfortably warm and inviting |
| 19. | curvilinear | formed by flowing curves |
| 20. | deconstructivist | fragmented and intentionally disjointed |
| 21. | delicate | fine and light in appearance |
| 22. | domestic | suited to home life |
| 23. | dramatic | bold and emotionally powerful |
| 24. | durable | made to last a long time |
| 25. | dynamic | full of energy and movement |
| 26. | eclectic | combining varied styles creatively |
| 27. | elegant | graceful and refined |
| 28. | elevated | raised above the ground |
| 29. | experimental | trying new forms or methods |
| 30. | expressive | strongly communicating feeling or ideas |
| 31. | fortified | built for defense and protection |
| 32. | functional | designed mainly for practical use |
| 33. | futuristic | suggesting advanced future design |
| 34. | geometric | based on clear shapes and lines |
| 35. | glazed | fitted with glass surfaces |
| 36. | gothic | marked by pointed arches and grandeur |
| 37. | graceful | beautifully balanced and smooth |
| 38. | grand | impressive in size or appearance |
| 39. | handcrafted | made with visible human skill |
| 40. | harmonious | pleasantly balanced in parts |
| 41. | horizontal | emphasizing width across |
| 42. | imposing | commanding respect by size |
| 43. | industrial | raw, functional, factory-like |
| 44. | innovative | introducing new design ideas |
| 45. | integrated | blended well with surroundings |
| 46. | intimate | small, cozy, and personal |
| 47. | landmark | prominent and easily recognized |
| 48. | light-filled | full of natural light |
| 49. | linear | organized around straight lines |
| 50. | low-slung | built low and spread out |
| 51. | luxurious | rich, comfortable, and expensive-looking |
| 52. | majestic | grand and noble-looking |
| 53. | massive | very large and heavy-looking |
| 54. | minimalist | extremely simple and uncluttered |
| 55. | modern | current in style or design |
| 56. | modular | made from repeated units |
| 57. | monolithic | appearing as one massive block |
| 58. | monumental | massive and imposing |
| 59. | neoclassical | reviving classical architectural forms |
| 60. | opaque | not allowing views through |
| 61. | open | spacious and not enclosed |
| 62. | opulent | lavishly rich and elaborate |
| 63. | organic | shaped by natural forms or growth |
| 64. | ornate | richly decorated with detail |
| 65. | patinated | showing an aged surface finish |
| 66. | perforated | pierced with small openings |
| 67. | picturesque | visually charming like a picture |
| 68. | plain | simple and without decoration |
| 69. | playful | lively and imaginative in style |
| 70. | poetic | suggestive, evocative, and artistic |
| 71. | rectilinear | formed by straight lines and angles |
| 72. | refined | carefully polished and tasteful |
| 73. | reflective | bouncing back light or images |
| 74. | resilient | able to withstand stress well |
| 75. | robust | strongly built and sturdy |
| 76. | rustic | simple and countryside in character |
| 77. | sculptural | shaped like a work of sculpture |
| 78. | serene | calm and peaceful in feeling |
| 79. | sleek | smooth, elegant, and streamlined |
| 80. | sophisticated | complex and highly developed |
| 81. | spacious | having plenty of room |
| 82. | stately | dignified and majestic |
| 83. | striking | visually impressive and noticeable |
| 84. | symmetrical | balanced equally on both sides |
| 85. | terraced | arranged in stepped levels |
| 86. | textured | showing rich surface variation |
| 87. | tiered | organized in stacked levels |
| 88. | timeless | not limited to one era |
| 89. | traditional | based on long-established styles |
| 90. | tranquil | quiet and free from disturbance |
| 91. | translucent | letting light through softly |
| 92. | transparent | allowing clear views through |
| 93. | urban | suited to city environments |
| 94. | utilitarian | focused on usefulness over beauty |
| 95. | vaulted | having an arched ceiling or roof |
| 96. | vernacular | typical of local building traditions |
| 97. | vertical | emphasizing height upward |
| 98. | visionary | showing imaginative forward thinking |
| 99. | weathered | worn attractively by age or climate |
| 100. | whimsical | charmingly unusual and fanciful |
