concept-driven building

noun phrase

UK /ˈkɒn.sept ˈdrɪv.ən ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

US /ˈkɑːn.sept ˈdrɪv.ən ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

A building made to show a big idea.

The museum is a concept-driven building shaped like a giant wave.

SYNONYMS

idea-based building conceptual building theme building design-led building

RELATED WORDS

architecture concept design blueprint structure

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A building whose design starts from an abstract idea rather than practical needs.

The architect's concept-driven building began as a sketch of a flying bird.

3. A structure used to express a message or story through its shape.

The pavilion is a concept-driven building that tells the story of water.

4. A project where the main goal is exploring an idea, not just making rooms.

Their concept-driven building was more like a giant sculpture you could walk through.