Sentence examples for architectural importance from inspiring English sources

Defenders say the building is a work of architectural importance; detractors say it is, well, ugly.

Officials said it did not deserve a preservation order as it lacked "historic or architectural importance".

The case for landmarking the Hadley House also rests on its architectural importance.

One argument was technical – that by the criteria of architectural importance under which buildings are listed, Robin Hood Gardens qualified.

The commission voted, 9 to 0, to declare the exterior a landmark because of its architectural importance.

The government will compensate homeowners for their properties, and about $800,000 has been allocated to move one-story homes considered to have exceptional architectural importance.

The town and its environs, strongholds of preservationism, are filled with buildings of architectural and historical importance.

Terri Rosen Deutsch, a spokeswoman for the landmarks commission, agreed that whether a structure is protected is based on its architectural and historical importance, and not necessarily on its popularity.

International recognition of the city's architectural and cultural importance has served to broaden its appeal to visitors from both at home and abroad.

By votes of 8 to 0, with 3 abstentions, both the interior and exterior were declared landmarks for their architectural and cultural importance.

But listing celebrates exceptional architectural or historical importance, and is the first line of defence when it comes to rapacious redevelopment.